MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
119,589 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight play nearside rack end
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
slight play nearside rack end
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
fuel leak
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
offside rear tyre cracking on inner sidewall.
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
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V355 DLM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 V355 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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What year was V355 DLM registered?
V355 DLM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 5 November 1999.
Is V355 DLM safe to buy?
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