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T71 ELR

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

50,661 mi
Last recorded50,661 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT71 ELR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Feb 2025 50,661 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 48,216 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 46,783 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 43,277 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 43,269 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 43,269 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 43,070 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 42,812 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 42,810 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2016 41,792 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 41,446 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 40,975 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 40,308 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 39,754 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 39,441 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 37,614 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 37,614 miles

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 May 2008 34,546 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 33,097 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 32,645 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 31,313 miles

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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T71 ELR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 T71 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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What year was T71 ELR registered?

T71 ELR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 10 August 1999.

Is T71 ELR safe to buy?

The MOT history for T71 ELR shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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