MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,485 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall perishing and split. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slight misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged slit to canvas (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged slit to canvas (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall perishing and split. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slight misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear shock absorber low damping effort
Offside Rear shock absorber low damping effort
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear shock absorber low damping effort
Offside Front tyre worn on edge of tread
Offside Rear shock absorber low damping effort
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
nearside rear and offside rear shock absorber damping effort low
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
nearside rear and offside rear shock absorber damping effort low
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
nearside rear shock absorber damping effect weak
offside rear shock absorb er damping effect weak
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
exhaust tailpipe support bracket broken
nearside rear shock absorber damping effect weak
offside rear shock absorb er damping effect weak
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear exhaust corroded
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
nearside front inner wheel rim slight dented
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
nearside front inner wheel rim slight dented
both front brake discs corroded inner faces.
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Both front brake discs corroded inner faces .
Both front brake discs corroded inner faces .
Offside rear shock absober is damp .
Rear number plate is water marked .
Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
Both front brake discs corroded inner faces .
Offside rear shock absober is damp .
Rear number plate is water marked .
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
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V129 OAJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 V129 OAJ, 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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V129 OAJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 9 December 1999.
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