MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,067 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
BRAKE PIPES SHOWING SIGNS OF GENERAL SURFACE CORROSION
NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL KERB DAMAGED / SLIGHTLY CUT 195 / 50 / 15 V
NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL/TYRE (ALLOY) REPLACED BY SPARE / STEEL WHEEL / NEW TYRE / SAME SIZE 195 / 50 / 15 V
STEERING / SUSPENSION / BRAKING COMPONANTS SHOWING GENERAL SURFACE CORROSION
UNDERSIDE / PANELING SHOWING GENERAL CORROSION
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
ADVISE TO REPLACE OFFSIDE WIPER BLADE 24"
BRAKE PIPES SHOWING SIGNS OF GENERAL SURFACE CORROSION
NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL KERB DAMAGED / SLIGHTLY CUT 195 / 50 / 15 V
STEERING / SUSPENSION / BRAKING COMPONANTS SHOWING GENERAL SURFACE CORROSION
UNDERSIDE / PANELING SHOWING GENERAL CORROSION
rear wiper split
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
rear wiper split
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
n/s/f tyre close to limit
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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T38 MCA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 T38 MCA, 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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T38 MCA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 March 1999.
Is T38 MCA safe to buy?
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