MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
116,245 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brakes ; front brake pads unevenly worn , o/s/f low
Brakes ; imbalance on front brakes
Brakes ; imbalance on parking brake 15 % o/s lower
Brakes ; pipes slightly corroded o/s/f & n/s/r
Lighting ; front indicators slightly discoloured
Lighting ; headlamp lenses deteriorated , slightly affecting light emission
Note ; Engine has slight misfire ?
Note ; battery discharged after hazard lamps on for short period , recommend battery test
Tyres ; n/s/f tread at manufacturers wear limit
Variouscovers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views
Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Brakes ; front brake pads unevenly worn , o/s/f low
Brakes ; imbalance on front brakes
Brakes ; imbalance on parking brake 15 % o/s lower
Brakes ; pipes slightly corroded o/s/f & n/s/r
Lighting ; front indicators slightly discoloured
Lighting ; headlamp lenses deteriorated , slightly affecting light emission
Note ; Engine has slight misfire ?
Note ; battery discharged after hazard lamps on for short period , recommend battery test
Note ; headlamp aim will require recheck after repairs
Note ; suspension coil springs should be replaced as a pair to ensure even ride & height
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Tyres ; n/s/f tread at manufacturers wear limit
Variouscovers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views
Brakes ; front brake pads low
Lighting ; both headlamp lenses slightly opaque , slightly affecting beam image
Suspension ; both rear coil springs lower mounting rubbers deteriorated / incomplete , recommend replace
Tyres ; n/s/f tread low , close to wear limit
Various covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricted views
Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brakes ; front brake pads low
Lighting ; both headlamp lenses slightly opaque , slightly affecting beam image
Suspension ; both rear coil springs lower mounting rubbers deteriorated / incomplete , recommend replace
Tyres ; n/s/f tread low , close to wear limit
Various covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricted views
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Outer Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
antirollbar linkage dust covers split
offside rear tyre worn low on inner edge
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
antirollbar linkage dust covers split
offside rear tyre worn low on inner edge
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s/f inner brake pad looks low
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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T481 HTR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in White with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 T481 HTR, 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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T481 HTR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 December 1999.
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