MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
105,379 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front tyre starting to perish
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill / arch (2.4.A.3)
Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both sides top mounting point (2.4.C.3c)
Rear axle and all components corroded
exhaust system deteriorated
plastic sill covers fitted
under trays fitted covering the whole underside
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)
Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot lower shock mount corroded (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill / jacking point (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm perished (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
Front sub frame has several welded patches
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front tyre starting to perish
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill / arch (2.4.A.3)
Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both sides top mounting point (2.4.C.3c)
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)
Rear axle and all components corroded
exhaust system deteriorated
plastic sill covers fitted
under trays fitted covering the whole underside
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Centre exhaust box outer skin deteriorated.
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside front shock absorber, general surface corrosion.
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Inc upper spring holders. (2.4.G.1)
corrosion to rear suspension components
extensive plastic covers to vehicle underside - full inspection not possible
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement forward mount (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
corrosion to rear suspension components
extensive plastic covers to vehicle underside - full inspection not possible
Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
exhaust corroded
offside rear tyre slight out of shape
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
exhaust corroded
offside rear tyre slight out of shape
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
corrosion rear brake pipes
corrosion rear subframe
n/s/r tyre worn bold inner edge
rear brake hose ferrals corrodeing
slight play in rear subframe bushes
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
corrosion rear brake pipes
corrosion rear subframe
n/s/r tyre worn bold inner edge
rear brake hose ferrals corrodeing
slight play in rear subframe bushes
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
corrosion rear brake pipes
n/s/r tyre wearing inner edge
o/s headlight lense detiorateing slightly
o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
corrosion rear brake pipes
n/s/r tyre wearing inner edge
o/s headlight lense detiorateing slightly
o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge
slight corrosion rear brake pipes
slight play in rear subframe bushes
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge
slight corrosion rear brake pipes
slight play in rear subframe bushes
Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
chip on o/s/f windscreen
horn intermitant working repair maybe needed
nearside rear tyre slightly irregular shape
Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Brake hoses perished
nearside rear tyre slightly irregular shape
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Slight smear on Front wiper's
n/s mirror glass broken
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T826 STA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.
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 T826 STA, 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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T826 STA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 5 May 1999.
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