MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
124,890 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Slight play in the steering arms
oil leak
Child seat fitted
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Brake pedal feels spongy with the vacuum fully depleted (3.3.C.2)
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Child seat fitted
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
indicator slightly worn
nearside rear tyre outer wall has slight cracks
offside rear tyre outer wall has slight cracks
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
indicator slightly worn
nearside rear tyre outer wall has slight cracks
offside rear tyre outer wall has slight cracks
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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V416 ADO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 V416 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 V416 ADO registered?
V416 ADO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 18 November 1999.
Is V416 ADO safe to buy?
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