MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
114,013 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)
Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
rear box outer skin corroded..
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)
Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Oil leak
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
rear box outer skin corroded..
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Oil leak
Spare tyre defective
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
dryness in both front top strut mountings
smelling of petrol fumes
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Oil leak
Spare tyre defective
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
dryness in both front top strut mountings
smelling of petrol fumes
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Spare tyre defective
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
both front brake discs slightly worn
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Spare tyre defective
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
both front brake discs slightly worn
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
nail in tyre
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V577 DVM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol 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 V577 DVM, 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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V577 DVM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 September 1999.
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