MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
186,867 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak ()
Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak ()
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Oil leak
center box detriated
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Oil leak
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Oil leak
Oil leak
Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
o/s/f wheel rim damadged inner
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
o/s/f wheel rim damadged inner
Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
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T274 BJW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Purple with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 T274 BJW, 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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T274 BJW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 6 May 1999.
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