MOT Status
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140,532 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear rear heatshield loose.
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also worn outer edge. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear rear heatshield loose.
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
front and rear tyres wearing on inner edge
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS
nsf tyre side wall damage not exposing cords
osr tyre inner thread slightly out of shape
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
brake warning light on
nsf tyre side wall damage not exposing cords
osr tyre inner thread slightly out of shape
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz B-class?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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A16 DBY is a 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 56,113 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 B-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,159 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A16 DBY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Mercedes-benz B-class typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 15 years old, this Mercedes-benz B-class is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was A16 DBY registered?
A16 DBY is a 2011 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 21 December 2011.
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