MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
187,585 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected subframe front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear tyre cut on inner sidewall
offside and nearside rear tyres worn perished cracking in tread close to legal limit
DUE TO PREVIOUS BAD/ POOR REPAIRES FRONT SUBFRAME SHOULD NOT BE ATTEMPED TO BE REPAIRED AGAIN .
WHOLE VEHICLE IN ADVANCED STATE OF CORROSION SHOULD NOT BE REPAIRED
corrosion to remainder of front and rear subframes
Nearside Front wishbone front bush worn
Offside Front brake back plate corroded
advanced corrosion to front subframe complete and welding repairs then painted in hammerite
advanced corrosion to underside of vehicle covered in paint and fiberglass wax oil substance
corrosion to fuel lines
fibreglass resin to offside and nearside rear inner backing sills areas
mileage display not light up
offside and nearside rear tyres close to legal limit
rear exhaust box in poor condition
unable inspect underside of vehicle under trays and side skirts fitted standard
Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged routed under coil spring and fouling arm (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture rubbing metal to metal (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture rubbing metal to metal [cable tied] (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported offside and nearside rear pipes (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Nearside Front wishbone front bush worn
Offside Front brake back plate corroded
advanced corrosion to front subframe complete and welding repairs then painted in hammerite
advanced corrosion to underside of vehicle covered in paint and fiberglass wax oil substance
corrosion to fuel lines
fibreglass resin to offside and nearside rear inner backing sills areas
mileage display not light up
offside and nearside rear tyres close to legal limit
rear exhaust box in poor condition
unable inspect underside of vehicle under trays and side skirts fitted standard
Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))
Brake pipe excessively corroded Both rear N/S and O/S brake fitting ends corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Headlamp aim too low Both front head lamp aim to low (4.1.2 (a))
Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front All position lamps light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Advise corrosion to front and rear suspension
Advise mileage display not lighting up
Advise rear exhaust box in poor condition
Advise unable to inspect under car fully due to plastic under trays fitted including outer sill trims
Front Advise corrosion to fuel lines
Front Advise impact damage to front of car
Nearside Front Advise wear to front lower arm front bush
Offside Front Advise corrosion to brake backing plate
Rear Advise rear number plate in poor condition
Nearside Rear worn outer edge
play in nearside steering rack inner joint
slight leak from nearside outer cv gaiter
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlamps no visible pattern (4.1.2 (c))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Rear worn outer edge
play in nearside steering rack inner joint
slight leak from nearside outer cv gaiter
Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam both not staying on (4.1.3 (b))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam pattern hazed and yellow (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
corrosion to brake pipes
Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault esp light on (7.12 (e))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front brake shows signs of over heating edges of disc corroded
play in nearside steering rack
Nearside Front Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner backing sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner backing sill end cap area . glass fibre matting used (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)
Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both headlamps/ possible stuck on main beam (1.8.A.1b)
Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush wishbone front bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)
Front number plate delaminated
Offside Front tyre worn smooth on inner edge close to legal limit
front number plate starting to delaminate
front tyres close to legal limit 2mm
nearside front wheel rim buckled on inner edge
offside front brake disc show signs of slight heat ,not binding at time of test
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
nearside rear brake p[ossible not working
borderline play in offside rear radius arm bearing
nearside front wheel rim buckled in 4 places on inner edge
nearside rear twheel rim buckled in inner edge an tyre worn on inner edge on limit 1.6
nearside front wheel and offside rear wheel buckled.
nearside rear tyre worn on very inner edge and close to legal limit
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
nearside front wheel and offside rear wheel buckled.
nearside rear tyre worn on very inner edge and close to legal limit
corrosion to nearside rear subframe
off side and near side front flexi brake hose pe4rished
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
corrosion to nearside rear subframe
creaking to nearside front strut top mounting
off side and near side front flexi brake hose pe4rished
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T473 KVH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in White with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.
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 T473 KVH, 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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T473 KVH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 23 July 1999.
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