MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
114,470 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
slight play in steering colum
slight travel in foot brake travel
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake servo appears to leak down after engine switched off
Nearside front lower belt webbing scuffed
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside front tyre worn nearing wear bars and nearside rear tyre starting to crack in tread
Slight wear/play in front roll bar end links
Some wear in offside front lower arm bushing
Some wear/play in steering column bushings and a little play detected at steering wheel
A little play detected at steering wheel
Rear brake pipes and hose ferrules a little corroded
Slight wear/play in front roll bar end links
Some wear in offside front lower arm bushing
Some wear/play in steering column bushings
Suspect brake servo may leak down after engine switched off
rear brake application uneven Offside low and slow (3.7.B.2)
A little play detected at steering wheel
Rear brake pipes and hose ferrules a little corroded
Slight wear/play in front roll bar end links
Some wear in offside front lower arm bushing
Some wear/play in steering column bushings
Suspect brake servo may leak down after engine switched off
A little corrosion starting here and there on brake pipes
Corrosion starting in corners of rear sills
Nearside front tyre worn to minimum 1.6mm tread depth
Nearside rear shock absorber oozing a little fluid
Slight play in steering detected at steering wheel
Slight wear in steering column bearings
Nearside front roll bar end link a littlw worn
Nearside rear shock absorber damp with fluid
Play in steering detected at steering wheel nearing maximum 13mm limits
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside front roll bar end link a littlw worn
Nearside rear shock absorber damp with fluid
Play in steering detected at steering wheel nearing maximum 13mm limits
Play in steering at steering wheel nearing maximum 13mmm limit
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Some scuffs on nearside front seat belt webbing
rear number plate deteriorated near meeting the fail criteria
Play in steering at steering wheel nearing maximum 13mmm limit
Some scuffs on nearside front seat belt webbing
rear number plate deteriorated near meeting the fail criteria
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
exhaust system corroded
front coil springs corroded
noisey engine
o/s/r number plate light dull
rear coil springs corroded
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
exhaust system corroded
front coil springs corroded
noisey engine
o/s/r number plate light dull
rear coil springs corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear number plate slightly detiorated
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
n/s/f door dropped,poss faulty door hinge
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
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V256 FLA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 V256 FLA, 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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V256 FLA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 September 1999.
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