MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
150,465 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear radius arm is worn and noisy
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))
exhaust corroded and blowing
front fog tell tale is not working
steering rack is noisy and notchy in operation and worn
Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested and dip beam not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam switch stuck on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring mounting fractured shock absorber (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested and dip beam not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam switch stuck on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer wall split to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear coil spring is not seated correctly
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))
exhaust corroded and blowing
front fog tell tale is not working
headlamp adjusters not tested
steering rack is noisy and notchy in operation and worn
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
rear exhaust box outer skin corroded and loose
steering column UJ has slight play
windscreen is cracked and damaged
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair close to failure (1.2.1 (c))
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
rear exhaust box outer skin corroded and loose
steering column UJ has slight play
windscreen is cracked and damaged
Central centre exhaust corroded
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Undertrays and shields fitted
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Central centre exhaust corroded
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Undertrays and shields fitted
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge is on the limit and should be replaced immediately (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
exhaust box is corroded
front brake discs are slightly warped
near side and off side headlamp patterns are poor and close to a failure
Both headlight patterns are poor and close to a failure
Exhaust box is corroded
Screen is chipped
Steering column UJs are worn
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
front brakes are noisy in operation
front indicator is faded
nearside headlight aim pattern is poor and close to a failure
nearside twin washer is not working
offside wing indicator is faded
rear exhaust box is corroded and peeling
rear tyres are perished
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
front brakes are noisy in operation
front indicator is faded
nearside headlight aim pattern is poor and close to a failure
nearside twin washer is not working
offside wing indicator is faded
rear exhaust box is corroded and peeling
rear tyres are perished
both headlight aim patterns are poor
rear exhaust box is corroded and peeling
screen is chipped and cracked
front brake flexi hoses are perished
near side front tyre is on the legal limit
steering column uj is worn
nearside front tyre tread low
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
nearside front tyre tread low
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
slight notchy feeling detected at steering wheel
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
slight notchy feeling detected at steering wheel
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
chip in screen
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
chip in screen
Both front brake disc's corroded
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Both front brake disc's corroded
Both rear tyre treads deteriated perrished and cracked but no cord structure showing
Both front brake discs very corroded
Unable to see various underbody components due to undertrays
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V487 GTR 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 63.6%.
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 V487 GTR, 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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V487 GTR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 September 1999.
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