MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,519 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Both rear shock absorbers have a misting of oil
Centre exhuast deteriorated
Front tyres worn smooth to outer egdes but not exposing ply or cords
Nearside and offside track rod end dust covers split but preventing the ingress of dirt
Offside front brake pipe slightly corroded
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Undertrays covering the length of the vehicle preventing inspection of some items
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
All tyres underinflated
Both rear shock absorbers have a misting of oil
Centre exhuast deteriorated
Front tyres worn smooth to outer egdes but not exposing ply or cords
Nearside and offside track rod end dust covers split but preventing the ingress of dirt
Offside front brake pipe slightly corroded
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Undertrays covering the length of the vehicle preventing inspection of some items
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
o/s rear tyre getting low.
small cut on inner sidewall of o/s rear tyre, no cord exposed.
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
o/s rear tyre getting low.
small cut on inner sidewall of o/s rear tyre, no cord exposed.
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
tested in snow
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
tested in snow
both front wish bone inner bushes perishing
exhaust system corr
front brake balance
slite plae to o/s/r and n/s/r radius arms
slite play to o/s/f anti roll bar drop link
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
both front wishbone inner bushes perrishing
exhaust system corroding
front brake balance
slight play in o/s/r and n/s/r radius arms
front brake balance
number plates discoloring
Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
front brake balance
number plates discoloring
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
both rear tyres near wear indicators
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
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V251 DLM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 V251 DLM, 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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V251 DLM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 11 November 1999.
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