MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
107,690 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
rear wiper split
under vehicle coverd in plastic
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front discs lipped
Front wiper blade clips loose
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
Under tray covering vast amounts of underside of car
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
plastic trims shields and guards covering many perscribed areas
tailgate stiff to open (accident damage)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
plastic trims shields and guards covering many perscribed areas
tailgate stiff to open (accident damage)
plastic covers fitted on underside of vehicle
Nearside Inner Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
SLIGHT CHIP IN ZONE A OF WINDSCREEN
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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V281 KCY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 V281 KCY, 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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What year was V281 KCY registered?
V281 KCY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 18 November 1999.
Is V281 KCY safe to buy?
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