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T851 ELO

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

60,865 mi
Last recorded60,865 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT851 ELO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 60,865 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

tyre pressure(s) looking low

Pass 19 Jun 2025 57,703 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bushes Deteriorating Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

General Surface Corrosion Evident to Sub-Frames Consistent with Vehicle Age

Rear Brake Brake Requirements only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 14 Mar 2023 57,652 miles

Brake Requirements only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bushes Deteriorating Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

General Corrosion Evident to Sub-Frames Consistent with Vehicle Age

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 57,437 miles

Light Corrosion to Front Subframe

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bush Bonding Deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake Requirements only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 19 Jul 2019 57,406 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Service Brake Requirements only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 23 Jul 2018 57,293 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 56,960 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust rear silencer corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2016 56,571 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2016 56,571 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 55,788 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 54,860 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 53,127 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion to both front shock-absorbers.

rusted front subframe.

surface rust on various metal brake pipes.

Pass 2 Aug 2012 51,526 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 51,525 miles

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

both front tyres wearing uneven

Pass 2 Aug 2011 50,018 miles

nsr coil spring corroded at bottom

slight corrosion on nsr brake pipe

Fail 2 Aug 2011 50,016 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

nsr coil spring corroded at bottom

slight corrosion on nsr brake pipe

Pass 26 Jul 2010 48,725 miles

slight corrosion on both rear coil springs

slight corrosion on nsr brake pipe

slight cracking to both front brake flexis

Fail 26 Jul 2010 48,725 miles

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

slight corrosion on both rear coil springs

slight corrosion on nsr brake pipe

slight cracking to both front brake flexis

Pass 28 Jul 2009 46,502 miles

slight corrosion on rear coil springs

slight cracking to both front brake flexis

tyre readings osf 5mm nsf 4mm nsr 7mm osr 6mm

Pass 1 Aug 2008 44,419 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 42,113 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 40,313 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 40,313 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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T851 ELO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 T851 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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T851 ELO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 10 August 1999.

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