MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
120,925 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
exhaust system deteriorated
front & rear subframes corroded
noisy steering column
all underside floors covered in plastic covers
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
all underside floors covered in plastic covers
exhaust system deteriorated
front & rear subframes corroded
noisy steering column
195/50/15 X4
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
OSF DOOR MIRROR SECURED WITH GAFFER TAPR-PODOT
OUTER SILLS PLASTIC COVERS
ROAD TAX EXPIRES-31/10/11
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Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
195/50/15 X4
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
OSF DOOR MIRROR SECURED WITH GAFFER TAPR-PODOT
OUTER SILLS PLASTIC COVERS
ROAD TAX EXPIRES-31/10/11
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195/50/15 X4
B/FLUID BELOW MAX LEVEL
OUTER SILLS PLASTIC COVERS
VEHICLE UNDERBODY PLASTIC COVERS
195/50/15 X4
B/FLUID BELOW MAX LEVEL
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
OUTER SILLS PLASTIC COVERS
VEHICLE UNDERBODY PLASTIC COVERS
middle exhaust box corroded through one skin
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
middle exhaust box corroded through one skin
front underside covered in plastic covers
uneven wear on o/s/rear tyre
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front underside covered in plastic covers
uneven wear on o/s/rear tyre
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.
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V157 ELH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
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 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 V157 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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What year was V157 ELH registered?
V157 ELH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 15 October 1999.
Is V157 ELH safe to buy?
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