MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
137,248 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front seat belt not fully checked due to covers fitted
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside mirror glass slightly loose
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault staying on (5.4.2)
Nearside Front seat belt not fully checked due to covers fitted
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside mirror glass slightly loose
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine and under side areas not fully checked due to covers fitted
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine and under side areas not fully checked due to covers fitted
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
n\s\f + o\s\f steering has slight play
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
exshauste corroded
rear wiper blade worn
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
n\s\f + o\s\f steering has slight play
Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n\s\r windown taped up
o\s\f tyre has cracks onwall
An item not tested (Manual)
Centre Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n\s\r windown taped up
o\s\f tyre has cracks onwall
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
n\s\f + o\s\f steering rack has slight play
n\s\f tyre has cracks all over and a slight cut but does NOT show any ply or cord
o\s\f tyre has cracks all over
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
n\s\f + o\s\f steering rack has slight play
n\s\f tyre has cracks all over and a slight cut but does NOT show any ply or cord
o\s\f tyre has cracks all over
Oil leak
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
n/s/f tyre has cut in wall
slight play n/s/f steering arm
wipers worn
Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Oil leak
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
n/s/f tyre has cut in wall
slight play n/s/f steering arm
wipers worn
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both front tyres worn to 3mm
offside rear spring cup missing
rear tyres worn in 'steps' on inner edges
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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V597 MMB 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 V597 MMB, 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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V597 MMB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 5 November 1999.
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