MOT Status
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154,184 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake hose slightly damaged n/s and o/s brake hose sleeves (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside & Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside & Offside (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside & Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Steering column universal joint insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings worn & knocking /play (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced 50% inop (4.3.3 (a) (i))
o/s & n/s/f headlamp covers starting to diffuse pattern
slight play in steering joint
IMBAL ON REAR BRAKES
N/S/R RIM BUCKLED
OIL LEAK ON DIFF
ONE SEGMENT IN REAR UPPER STOP LMAP INOP
Offside Rear BRAKE PIPE CORRODED
SLIGHGT PLAY IN STEERING RACK
Emissions not tested EX BLOWING & SPLIT (7.3.A.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases MIIDLE SECTION EXHAUST SPLIT (7.1.2)
Headlamp aim too low O/S & N/S/F (1.8)
IMBAL ON REAR BRAKES
N/S/R RIM BUCKLED
OIL LEAK ON DIFF
ONE SEGMENT IN REAR UPPER STOP LMAP INOP
Offside Rear BRAKE PIPE CORRODED
SLIGHGT PLAY IN STEERING RACK
30% IMBAL ON REAR BRAKES
FRONT WIPERS STARTING TO SMEAR
N/S/F SHOCK DAMP
N/S/R WHEEL RIM BUCKLED
O/S/F B/PIPE CORRODED
O/S/F BOTTOM ARM FRONT BUSH SPLIT
SMELL OF FUEL
30% IMBAL ON REAR BRAKES
FRONT WIPERS STARTING TO SMEAR
N/S/F SHOCK DAMP
N/S/R WHEEL RIM BUCKLED
O/S/F B/PIPE CORRODED
O/S/F BOTTOM ARM FRONT BUSH SPLIT
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
SMELL OF FUEL
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
bulb out in high level stop lamp
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
bulb out in high level stop lamp
bulb out in high level stop lamp
offside rear tyre cracks and worn outer edge
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
bulb out in high level stop lamp
offside rear tyre cracks and worn outer edge
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
bulbs out in high level stop lamp
loose baffles in silencer
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
bulbs out in high level stop lamp
loose baffles in silencer
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
bulbs out in high level stop lamp
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
child seat nearside rear
nearside rear door wont open
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
child seat nearside rear
nearside rear door wont open
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
nearside rear seat belt fully checked due to seatbelt fitted
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
o/s washer jet not hitting screen
steering colomn knocking
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T383 OGC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 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 T383 OGC, 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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T383 OGC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 April 1999.
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