MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
158,780 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn top bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front shock absorbers corroded
Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed in rear section of vehicle (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect stiff in operation (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear chassis corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed in rear section of vehicle (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect stiff in operation (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear chassis corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed boot (5.2.2b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)
Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed boot (5.2.2b)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened in boot (5.2.2a)
O/S/F fog light not working
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened in boot (5.2.2a)
Front shock absorber bodies corroded
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front to rear self leveling suspension pipe corroded
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Steering column gaiter split
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Front to rear self leveling suspension pipe corroded
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Steering column gaiter split
rear exhaust heat shield rattling on silencer
Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Nearside front and offside front shock absorber casings corroded.
Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Nearside front and offside front shock absorber casings corroded.
Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside front foglight innoperative
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
some lift to both lower ball joints
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
some lift to both lower ball joints
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz E?
Based on 4,722,746 MOT tests across 435,734 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
A4 MGF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.
Across all 1999 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 107,166 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 E fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 132,731 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A4 MGF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Mercedes-benz E typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 27 years old, this Mercedes-benz E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of A4 MGF?
You can check the full history of A4 MGF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was A4 MGF registered?
A4 MGF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 January 1999.
Is A4 MGF safe to buy?
The MOT history for A4 MGF shows 28 tests with a 60.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does A4 MGF have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on A4 MGF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.