MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
133,394 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel TIE ROD INNER JOINT (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load PLASTIC COVER MISSING. (5.2.4a)
Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel TIE ROD INNER JOINT (2.2.A.1b)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
UNDER TRAY FITTED OBSCURING SOME COMPONENTS,OIL LEAKING.
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel TIE ROD INNER JOINT (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load PLASTIC COVER MISSING. (5.2.4a)
Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel TIE ROD INNER JOINT (2.2.A.1b)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
UNDER TRAY FITTED OBSCURING SOME COMPONENTS,OIL LEAKING.
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Slight oil leak.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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V865 OKM 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 76.9%.
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 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 V865 OKM, 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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What year was V865 OKM registered?
V865 OKM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 October 1999.
Is V865 OKM safe to buy?
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