MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,628 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
corrosion to exhaust rear silencer
corrosion/wear to front brake discs
front indicators starting to fade
n/s/f tyre slightly wearing outer edge
perishing to tyres
possible front brake pads getting low
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
corrosion to exhaust rear silencer
corrosion/wear to front brake discs
front indicators starting to fade
n/s/f tyre slightly wearing outer edge
perishing to tyres
possible front brake pads getting low
corrosion to exhaust
wear/corrosion to front brake discs
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
corrosion to exhaust
wear/corrosion to front brake discs
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front b/pads lowish.
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
advise air bag warning light staying on
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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T57 ELM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in White with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 T57 ELM, 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 T57 ELM registered?
T57 ELM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 December 1999.
Is T57 ELM safe to buy?
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