MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
71,452 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
child seat n/s/r
front brake discs very worn
multiple oil leaks
n/s/f tyre below 3.mm tread and bald outer
o/s/r,o/s/f and n/s/f brake pipes corroded
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
smoke emission too low to be detected by analyser. has passed emission test.
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c) DANGEROUS
Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
nail in tyre
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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T551 MLC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,689cc diesel 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 T551 MLC, 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 T551 MLC registered?
T551 MLC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 March 1999.
Is T551 MLC safe to buy?
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