MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
153,753 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working bulb missing (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
poor beam images lenses deteriated
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush wishbone front mounts both sides (2.4.G.2)
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both dip beams (1.8.A.1b)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s and o/s holed and corroded (2.4.A.3)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm rear tyres and also out of shape (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear seat belt buckle trim missing
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Lower Arm (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner Sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Lower Arm (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner Sill (6.1.B.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both Sides Inner Edges (4.1.E.1)
Wiper Not Tested
Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit severely cracked (2.5.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Macpherson strut severely distorted (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
engine oil leak
exhaust mount deteriorated
Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
srs light remains on
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
srs light remains on
Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
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T401 FUM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.
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 T401 FUM, 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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T401 FUM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 April 1999.
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