MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
107,951 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Central Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust deteriorated
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
exhaust system deteriorated
Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
exhaust system deteriorated
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
o/s/f inner tyre edge worn
rear exhaust mounting bracket brocken
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
o/s/f inner tyre edge worn
rear exhaust mounting bracket brocken
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
osf tyre wearing inner edge
rear exhaust hanger broken due to corrsion also corrsion to centre box but also is still surcure
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
osf tyre wearing inner edge
rear exhaust hanger broken due to corrsion also corrsion to centre box but also is still surcure
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both rear spring seats corroding
nearside rear inner wheel rim damaged
offside front tyre on 1.6-2mm & perishing in tyre tread
rear exhaust metal mounting to exhaust broken
slight wear in steeringt rack
strong advise offside rear shock absorber leaking
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both rear spring seats corroding
nearside rear inner wheel rim damaged
offside front tyre on 1.6-2mm & perishing in tyre tread
rear exhaust metal mounting to exhaust broken
slight wear in steeringt rack
strong advise offside rear shock absorber leaking
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
corrosion started on brake pipes
corrosion started on underbody
Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
bonnet does not latch tightly
both rear tyres perished
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
bonnet does not latch tightly
both rear tyres perished
Nearside front brake hose in poor condition
Rear exhaust section in poor condition
Offside rear outer brake pipe starting to corrode.
Rear exhaust in poor condition
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front brake pads close to limit
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
bonnet does not latch tightly
front brake pads close to limit
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V588 EYA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 V588 EYA, 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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V588 EYA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 2 December 1999.
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