MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
122,015 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases DETERIORATING (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Inner Front Upper Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
engine oil level low
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front discs slightly worn
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
bonnet pull damaged
Nearside Inner Rear Upper Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
bonnet pull damaged
Nearside Inner Front Upper Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
low engine oil level
nearside front tyre low tread
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Inner Rear Upper Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Inner Front Upper Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
low engine oil level
nearside front tyre low tread
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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T967 VSG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 T967 VSG, 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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T967 VSG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 May 1999.
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