MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
169,218 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
Nearside Rear metal brake pipe near rear trail arm perishing
Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge & middle of tread
Offside Rear subframe to body front bush has slight play in it
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
o/side & n/side front flexi brake pipes starting to perish
o/side & n/side rear flexi brake pipes starting to perish
under trays fitted & some fuel lines & brake pipes covered
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
Nearside Rear metal brake pipe near rear trail arm perishing
Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge & middle of tread
Offside Rear subframe to body front bush has slight play in it
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
o/side & n/side front flexi brake pipes starting to perish
o/side & n/side rear flexi brake pipes starting to perish
under trays fitted & some fuel lines & brake pipes covered
brake hoses aged / corrosion on brake pipes
exhaust heavily corroded
front subframe mounting areas heavily corroded
heavy oil leak
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine test aborted (7.4.B.3b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
brake hoses aged / corrosion on brake pipes
exhaust heavily corroded
front subframe mounting areas heavily corroded
heavy oil leak
exhaust heavily corroded on centre box
oil leaks
Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
all indicator bulbs faded in colour
auxiliary area noise requires attention
exhaust heavily corroded on centre box
oil leaks
Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
oil leaks / oil level low
slight corrosion on metal brake pipes
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
oil leaks / oil level low
slight corrosion on metal brake pipes
SRS light on
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
centre exhaust deteriorated
oil leaks
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
SRS light on
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
centre exhaust deteriorated
oil leaks
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Oil leak
SRS light on
corrosion on o/s/r metal brake pipe
o/s/r tyre worn near limit STRONG ADVISE
recommend replacing wiper blades
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Oil leak
SRS light on
corrosion on o/s/r metal brake pipe
o/s/r tyre worn near limit STRONG ADVISE
recommend replacing wiper blades
SRS light on
corrosion on rear metal brake pipes
exhaust rear box outer casing heavily corroded
oil leaks
slight distortion in n/s/r and o/s/r road wheels
slight imbalance on rear brakes
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
SRS light on
corrosion on rear metal brake pipes
exhaust rear box outer casing heavily corroded
o/s/f tyre worn heavily on edges tread very low
oil leaks
slight distortion in n/s/r and o/s/r road wheels
slight imbalance on rear brakes
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
SRS light on
n/s/f tyre wearing heavily on outer edge monitor [ recommend tracking ]
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Oil leak
SRS light on
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
n/s/f tyre wearing heavily on outer edge monitor [ recommend tracking ]
advisories issued with the failure documents are issued with this MOT certificate
Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Center exhaust box heavily corroded.
Cover sills fitted.
Offside front brake pads worn.
Offside front brake slightly binding.
Rear number plate perishing.
SRS Light on.
Slight distortion to nearside inner wheel rim.
Tyre pressures low.
Various covers and undertrays restricting views.
Various minor oil leaks.
Wet test.
Oil leak
n/s/f aqnd o/s/r indicator bulbs faded slightly in colour
srs light staying on
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Oil leak
n/s/f aqnd o/s/r indicator bulbs faded slightly in colour
srs light staying on
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
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V57 HPU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
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 V57 HPU, 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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V57 HPU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 24 September 1999.
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