MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,926 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear panel damage
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear panel damage
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working SIDE LIGHT (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (8.2.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Coil spring mounting fractured (2.4.C.3b) DANGEROUS
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
very slight play in both the front wheels
Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
very slight play in both the front wheels
slight movement in the nearside rear railing arm bush
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
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V430 OGC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.
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 V430 OGC, 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 V430 OGC registered?
V430 OGC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 24 November 1999.
Is V430 OGC safe to buy?
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