MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
35,610 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Covers + Shields Fitted
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Sides Slightly Cloudy (4.1.4 (b))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Advise to Change Soon (0.1 (b))
Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both Sides (1.2.1 (f))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides Slightly Deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil Burning on Exhaust Causing Slight Smoke
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both Sides (4.1.2 (c))
Front Obligatory mirror insecure Both Sides Insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed Marked with Yellow Chalk, Ply or Cords Exposed Through Cracking on Edge of Tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Covers + Shields Fitted
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Sides Slightly Cloudy (4.1.4 (b))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Advise to Change Soon (0.1 (b))
Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both Sides (1.2.1 (f))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides Slightly Deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil Burning on Exhaust Causing Slight Smoke
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))
Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both lens cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front + rear (0.1 (b))
Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
break fluid seems to be contaminated
under vehicle / all steering + suspension components corroded
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both lens cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front + rear (0.1 (b))
Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
break fluid seems to be contaminated
under vehicle / all steering + suspension components corroded
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
body sill covers fitted
under trays fitted
wheel trims fitted
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
body sill covers fitted
under trays fitted
wheel trims fitted
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
sill covers fitted
wheel trims fitted
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
sill covers fitted
wheel trims fitted
sill covers fitted
under trays fitted
wheel trims fitted
sill covers fitted
under trays fitted
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
wipers starting to split
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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W169 SJH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.
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 W169 SJH, 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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W169 SJH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 December 1999.
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