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T840 ELO

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

95,987 mi
Last recorded95,987 miles
Recorded on16 May 2011
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT840 ELO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2011 95,987 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2011 95,987 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2010 94,338 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 92,426 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 90,610 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 90,610 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 81,328 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 80,880 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 76,224 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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T840 ELO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 T840 ELO, 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 T840 ELO registered?

T840 ELO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 10 August 1999.

Is T840 ELO safe to buy?

The MOT history for T840 ELO shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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