MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,717 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
air bag light on
Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
air bag light on
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front bumper insecure
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Oil leak
n/s r tyre press, low
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)
Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front bumper insecure
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Oil leak
n/s r tyre press, low
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
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V408 ADO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 V408 ADO, 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 V408 ADO registered?
V408 ADO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 3 November 1999.
Is V408 ADO safe to buy?
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