MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
74,509 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Centre exhaust silencer corroded
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Centre exhaust silencer corroded
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Centre exhaust corroded
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Misting of fluid seen around steering rack gaiter
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
FRONT SUB FRAME HEAVILY CORRODED , LOWER SPRING CUPS CORRODED , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
FRONT SUB FRAME HEAVILY CORRODED , LOWER SPRING CUPS CORRODED , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
O/S/R SPRING CUP RUBBER PERISHED
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
O/S/R SPRING CUP RUBBER PERISHED
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
both rear tyres have stepped tread probably resulting in road noise
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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T496 XSG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.
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 T496 XSG, 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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What year was T496 XSG registered?
T496 XSG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 December 1999.
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