MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
171,280 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
o/s/f tyre cracking.
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
o/s/f tyre cracking.
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
nearside door mirror cracked
offside door mirror housing damaged ( tempoary repair )
rear exhaust corroded ( not blowing )
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
nearside mirror slightly damaged
Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Floorpan area covered in plastic
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside door mirror cracked but functional
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
hand brake near top of travel
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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V270 HTR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 V270 HTR, 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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V270 HTR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 October 1999.
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