MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
128,190 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside front tyre perishing
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside front tyre perishing slightly inner
Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)
some noise in upper steering column
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both rear indicators discoloured
n/s/f sidelight slightly dim
o/s/f indicator slightly discoloured
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
chip in windscreen
o/s/r metal brake pipe corroded
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
O/S/R METAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODING
REAR TYRES UNEVEN WEAR
SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN N/S INNER RACK END
intermittant main beam switch fault
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
centre exhaust box slight blow
front brake hoses perished
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T653 GVV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 T653 GVV, 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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T653 GVV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 May 1999.
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