MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,588 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/50/15 (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Both windscreen wiper blades starting to split
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Sill covers fitted, unable to fully inspect outer sills
Vehicle under shields fitted
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Around jacking point (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sills (2.4.A.3)
Both windscreen wiper blades starting to split
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Sill covers fitted, unable to fully inspect outer sills
Vehicle under shields fitted
Plastic undershields and sill covers fitted
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside front wheel bearing noisy, but no excessively rough
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Plastic undershields and sill covers fitted
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside front tyre worn on outer edge
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
nearside front tyre worn on outer edge
Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
slight clunk felt through steering wheel
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
slight clunk felt through steering wheel
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
rear number plate slightly deteriorated
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
non obligatory nearside door mirror damaged
rear number plate slightly deteriorated
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
non obligatory nearside door mirror damaged
rear number plate slightly deteriorated
rear number plate slightly deteriorated
slight knock felt through steering wheel
B/Hoses abit corroded at ferrules
Both front tyres getting abit worn at tread edges
Front and rear B/Hoses getting cracked and perrished (BOARDER LINE)
Outer sills not checked (Hidden by trims)
Rear chassis areas at subframe mounts getting abit corroded
Rear exhaust silencer getting corroded and mounting strap around box broken off and missing (NOT insecure at time of test)
Rear metal b/pipes getting abit corroded in places
Rear subframe abit corroded slightly
rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroding
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
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V358 HAA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 V358 HAA, 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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V358 HAA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 November 1999.
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