MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
160,910 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
O/S no.plate lamp dim
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
O/S no.plate lamp dim
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking 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 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
front brake balance high 20% failure rate is over 25%
front number plate started to fade
rear silencer exhaust bracket broken
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
front brake imbalance
front number plate started to deteriate
knock on steering operation but fault not visible
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
MIDDLE EXHAUST CORRODING BAD
O/S/FRONT TYRE 2MM 195/50/15V
TRACKING
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T893 VEB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 T893 VEB, 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 T893 VEB registered?
T893 VEB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 9 April 1999.
Is T893 VEB safe to buy?
The MOT history for T893 VEB shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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