MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
110,329 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Non obligatory mirror damaged
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Protective undertray fitted to whole underside of vehicle preventing access
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Protective undertray fitted to whole underside of vehicle preventing access
Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
under body cover fitted
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
under body cover fitted
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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V38 DTS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 V38 DTS, 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 V38 DTS registered?
V38 DTS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 16 September 1999.
Is V38 DTS safe to buy?
The MOT history for V38 DTS shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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