MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,862 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Hnadbrake has little reserve travel. rear exhaust slightly rusty. exhaust minor leak of gases from joint. n/s rear shock absorber slight misting of oil.
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
o/s rear brakes slightly binding.
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside front door hinge broken
noise from offside front
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
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V185 YBD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
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 V185 YBD, 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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V185 YBD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 October 1999.
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