MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,986 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
intermittent start / starter motor bendix sticking fault
Central Front Upper Steering column deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Centre Front Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn noisy / notchy (2.1.2c)
engine management light displayed
offside rear tyre nailed
Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
engine management light displayed
offside rear tyre nailed
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Centre Front Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn noisy / notchy (2.1.2c)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both front shocks weakened / soft
nearside front tyre outer surface tyre wall cut / damaged
rear wiper smearing view
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Outer Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both front shocks weakened / soft
engine oil level low
nearside front tyre outer surface tyre wall cut / damaged
rear wiper smearing view
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both front wipers smearing
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both front wipers smearing
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
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V147 ELH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 V147 ELH, 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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V147 ELH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 15 October 1999.
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