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T214 ELR

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

85,644 mi
Last recorded85,644 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT214 ELR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2016 85,644 miles

all tyres low in pressure

bonnet catch seized

front tyres worn on edges

rear exhaust box excessively corroded and in poor condition

rear tyres perished on sidewalls

Fail 16 Mar 2016 85,644 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all tyres low in pressure

bonnet catch seized

front tyres worn on edges

rear exhaust box excessively corroded and in poor condition

rear tyres perished on sidewalls

Pass 5 Mar 2015 83,673 miles

Exhaust box corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 82,075 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

centre exhaust box detiorated

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 20 Mar 2013 80,197 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front lower arm front bushes slightly split

exhaust center box badly corroded but not blowing

slight play in steering column

tyres 195/50/15 82v

Pass 20 Mar 2013 80,197 miles

both front lower arm front bushes slightly split

exhaust center box badly corroded but not blowing

slight play in steering column

tyres 195/50/15 82v

Pass 13 Mar 2012 75,180 miles

Exhaust centre box corroded.

Play in offside front anti roll bar link.

Pass 9 Mar 2011 69,499 miles

Centre exhaust box corroded.

Fail 9 Mar 2011 69,499 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Centre exhaust box corroded.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 66,319 miles

Both rear tyre tread feathering

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Mar 2010 66,319 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both rear tyre tread feathering

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 61,722 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear tyre perished

Wipers slightly smear

Fail 9 Mar 2009 61,719 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear tyre perished

Wipers slightly smear

Pass 25 Mar 2008 56,571 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front discs and pads wearing thin

knocking noise from steering wheel. no play found

wiper blades hit each other

Pass 23 Mar 2007 51,771 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 51,771 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 39,106 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 39,104 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

unable to open tailgate to check boo area

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?

Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
5,763
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
368,463
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 63,616
Brake pipe excessively corroded 58,529
Stop lamp not working 50,991
Registration plate lamp not working 41,728
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 38,250
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T214 ELR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 T214 ELR, 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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T214 ELR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 August 1999.

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