MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
103,328 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Both rear and n/s front outer door handles stiff but still operate
Covers fitted preventing a complete visual/corrosion check
Middle exhaust corroded but not blowing
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear reflector damaged
o/s front seat belt operates but may need attention
Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))
Both rear and n/s front outer door handles stiff but still operate
Covers fitted preventing a complete visual/corrosion check
Middle exhaust corroded but not blowing
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
o/s front seat belt operates but may need attention
Covers fitted preventing a complete visual/corrosion check
Middle exhaust corroded but not blowing
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer wall of o/s front tyre wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
both front top mounts partially seized bearings
both front shockers deteriorated
front top strut mount bearings tight
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
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T378 SMA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.
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 T378 SMA, 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 T378 SMA registered?
T378 SMA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 16 June 1999.
Is T378 SMA safe to buy?
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