MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
114,406 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
covers fitted restricting test
front brake hoses perished
metal brake pipes corroded
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
covers fitted restricting test
front brake hoses perished
metal brake pipes corroded
o/s/f tyre tread depth low (2mm)
oil leaks from engine and gearbox
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
n/s/f brake hose slightly perished
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
n/s/f brake hose slightly perished
o/s/f tyre tread depth low (2mm)
oil leaks from engine and gearbox
engine leaking oil
n/s/r tyre tread feathering on inner edge
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
engine leaking oil
n/s/r tyre tread feathering on inner edge
front number plate deteriorated
unable to open tailgate for access to boot
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
front number plate deteriorated
unable to open tailgate for access to boot
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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T344 SPB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 T344 SPB, 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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What year was T344 SPB registered?
T344 SPB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 April 1999.
Is T344 SPB safe to buy?
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