MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
100,135 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush front bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear lower coil spring mount rubber split
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush front bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear lower coil spring mount rubber split
Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened spring cup (2.4.C.3c)
Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened spring cup (2.4.C.3c)
body panils fitted exhaust detieriating air intake pipe broken
Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short alternator earth cable broken (1.9.2b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened spring cup (2.4.C.3c)
Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened spring cup (2.4.C.3c)
body panils fitted exhaust detieriating air intake pipe broken
Both nearside tyre sidewalls in poor condition
Both rear coil spring lower positioning mounts perished away
Centre Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nail in offside rear tyre
PETROL SMELL FROM ENGINE BAY,UNABLE TO FIND SOURCE.
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
PETROL SMELL FROM ENGINE BAY,UNABLE TO FIND SOURCE.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside and centre rear seats not fitted
Shield/gaurd fitted to under of entire vehicle
Offside Outer Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside and centre rear seats not fitted
Shield/gaurd fitted to under of entire vehicle
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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T831 DLM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 T831 DLM, 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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T831 DLM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 7 April 1999.
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