MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
167,314 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded bothsides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear outer sill wheel arch corroded
front bumper has damage
offside and nearside rear inner sills corroded
under trays fitted
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear outer sill wheel arch corroded
front bumper has damage
offside and nearside rear inner sills corroded
under trays fitted
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
wipers worn
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
wipers worn
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Ovality high on front brakes
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Ovality high on front brakes
Front number plate starting to delaminate
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear number plate starting to delaminate
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Front number plate starting to delaminate
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear number plate starting to delaminate
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear number plate starting to delaminate
Rear wiper blade split
Centre brake light interior cover not secure.
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Rear number plate laminate starting to come away from backing
Centre brake light interior cover not secure.
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear number plate laminate starting to come away from backing
Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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T262 DVV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.6%.
Across all 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 75,680 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Mercedes-benz A-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 63,616 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T262 DVV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Mercedes-benz A-class typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 27 years old, this Mercedes-benz A-class is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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T262 DVV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 16 April 1999.
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