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Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
exhaust deteriorated
rear axle rusty
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Fuel hose leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
exhaust deteriorated
rear axle rusty
Central Exhaust corroded
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
Underbody corroded
Central exhaust corroded
Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
under vehicle corroded
Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Central exhaust corroded
Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
under vehicle corroded
Central exhaust corroded
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
slight play in steering
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central exhaust corroded
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Nearside Rear Jacking block missing
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Sill covers fitted & full undertrays
Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Jacking block missing
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre worn uneven and has outer side wall damage
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Exhaust hanger broken away
Sill covers fitted & full undertrays
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Front tyre sidewall BADLY scrapped wall very thin
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn knocking quite badly no free play (2.1.2c)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint drop link broken (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Front tyre sidewall BADLY scrapped wall very thin
Offside Front tyre sidewall BADLY scuffed looks very thin
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn knocking quite badly no free play (2.1.2c)
Centre exhaust silencer corroded through outer skin but has no gas loss at time of test
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured close to limit - advise replace bulb soon (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (1.4mm usable tread) & tyre deteriorated/perished DOT code 1011 (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured close to limit - advise replace bulb soon (1.4.A.2f)
TYRE SIZE: 195/50R16H
engine covers & under-trays fitted obscuring some components
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Centre exhaust silencer corroded through outer skin but has no gas loss at time of test
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured close to limit - advise replace bulb soon (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (1.4mm usable tread) & tyre deteriorated/perished DOT code 1011 (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured close to limit - advise replace bulb soon (1.4.A.2f)
TYRE SIZE: 195/50R16H
engine covers & under-trays fitted obscuring some components
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
O/S/F tyre sidewall perished
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear exhaust silencer corroded
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Mileage not displayed
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
O/S/F tyre sidewall perished
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear exhaust silencer corroded
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Exhaust deteriorated as centre box corroded through outer skin
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
damage to upper offside windscreen above 10mm but not within swept area at time of test
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
exhaust outer skin corroded
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
exhaust outer skin corroded
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Drivers window in op
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear brake disks starting to corrode
Rear wiper split
STRONG ADVISE..POWER STEERING RACK, POOR STATE OF SERVICE.
Slight play in steering coloum bushs and u/j`s
Surface corrosion on rear brake pipes
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Drivers window in op
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear brake disks starting to corrode
Rear wiper split
Slight play in steering coloum bushs and u/j`s
Surface corrosion on rear brake pipes
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Plastic sill covers fitted.
Rear brake discs corroded.
Full undercovers fitted.
O/s/f window wont open.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Full undercovers fitted.
O/s/f window wont open.
Plastic sill covers fitted.
Rear brake discs corroded.
Front pads low.
Full under covers fitted.
N/s/r tyre pressure low.
O/s/f window not working.
Plastic sill covers fitted.
Service light on.
Slight leak exh manifold area.
Slight play o/s/f anti roll bar link.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Knocking noise in Steering assy?.
Offside rear tyre Perished/Split on the inner sidewall.
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Knocking noise in Steering assy?.
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside rear tyre Perished/Split on the inner sidewall.
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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V117 FTR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.
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 V117 FTR, 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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V117 FTR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 September 1999.
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