MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
111,787 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
center exhaust in poor condition
Exhaust in poor condition
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Exhaust in poor condition
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside rear road wheel rim slightly distorted
Nearside rear tyre uneven wear
Offside front tyre wall damaged
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside rear road wheel rim slightly distorted
Nearside rear tyre uneven wear
Offside front tyre wall damaged
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Both rear road wheels slightly distorted
Front brake pads wearing thin
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside rear tyre uneven wear
Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
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 Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Both rear road wheels slightly distorted
Front brake pads wearing thin
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside rear tyre uneven wear
Both front wheels inner bead rims slightly distorted
Offside front anti roll bar lower link ball joint slight movement
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Wear in front brake discs
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Both front wheels inner bead rims slightly distorted
Offside front anti roll bar lower link ball joint slight movement
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Wear in front brake discs
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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V648 KHB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 V648 KHB, 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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V648 KHB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 October 1999.
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