MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
72,173 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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1.both front anti roll bar mountings worn[rattle ?]n/s/f anti roll touching under wing cover.2.engine noise[squeak].3.o/s/f flasher faded.4.n/s/r shock absorber slight leak.5.both rear lower spring mountings badly worn[noise?}
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
n/s/f wheel rim damaged
Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
1.both front anti roll bar mountings worn[rattle ?]n/s/f anti roll touching under wing cover.2.engine noise[squeak].3.o/s/f flasher faded.4.n/s/r shock absorber slight leak.5.both rear lower spring mountings badly worn[noise?}
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
n/s/f wheel rim damaged
n/s and o/s/r brakepipes corroided but not enough to fail
stonechips front screen
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
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V438 SOB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 V438 SOB, 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 V438 SOB registered?
V438 SOB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 24 September 1999.
Is V438 SOB safe to buy?
The MOT history for V438 SOB shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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