MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
92,345 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended wishbone bush (2.4.F.3)
Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch drain hole (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended wishbone bush (2.4.F.3)
Offside Front wiper blade split
Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing advise borderline excessive advise repair (2.4.G.2)
nail in nearside rear tyre
rear tyres wearing slightly out of round
surface corossion in o/s/r wheel arch
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended wishbone bush (2.4.F.3)
Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch drain hole (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended wishbone bush (2.4.F.3)
Offside Front wiper blade split
Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing advise borderline excessive advise repair (2.4.G.2)
nail in nearside rear tyre
rear tyres wearing slightly out of round
surface corossion in o/s/r wheel arch
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both rear tyres wearing out of round
corossion around n/s/r inner wing drain hole
rear and offside front wiper blade rubbers split at ends
rear anti roll bar corodded
signs of oil leak
surface corossion in offside rear wheel arch
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
exhaust deteriorating
offside front suspension lower wishbone front mounting deteriorating
slight inbalance of front brakes
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
exhaust deteriorating
offside front suspension lower wishbone front mounting deteriorating
slight inbalance of front brakes
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both front rear inner wishbone bushes slightly deterioated
rear exhaust slightly deterioated
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both front rear inner wishbone bushes slightly deterioated
rear exhaust slightly deterioated
advise rear indicators going pale
advise slight knock on steering column
advise surface coorion taking effect on brake discs and rear brake pipes
advise wiper condition starting to deteriorate
advise wishbone bushes starting to split
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
advise rear indicators going pale
advise slight knock on steering column
advise surface coorion taking effect on brake discs and rear brake pipes
advise wiper condition starting to deteriorate
advise wishbone bushes starting to split
advise minor marks in windscreen
advise slight knock on steering ( no fault found)
advise surface corrosion to brake discs
advise surface corrosion to brake pipes
Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
advise minor marks in windscreen
advise slight knock on steering ( no fault found)
advise surface corrosion to brake discs
advise surface corrosion to brake pipes
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
STRONG ADVISE:- OFFSIDE REAR TYRE INNER SIDEWALL CRACKING
Front brake pads worn, check 3000 miles
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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V491 DPA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.
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 V491 DPA, 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 V491 DPA registered?
V491 DPA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 October 1999.
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