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V210 ERD

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Purple Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2022
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

49,681 mi
Last recorded49,681 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2021
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV210 ERD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2021 49,681 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear tube around lower spring mount no cups but secure

Fail 19 Oct 2021 49,675 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (4.1.3 (b))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear tube around lower spring mount no cups but secure

Pass 19 Oct 2020 48,028 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

damage to rear os no sharp edges

Pass 10 Oct 2019 46,361 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 44,603 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 42,814 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 41,709 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 41,638 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 37,886 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

advise vehicle has fuel smell.

Pass 22 Jul 2014 34,172 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside 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)

Fail 21 Jul 2014 34,172 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside 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)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 30,306 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jul 2012 27,106 miles

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged

offside rear tyre inner sidewall starting to crack

Pass 17 Oct 2011 25,883 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 24,226 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 22,920 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Oct 2009 22,920 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 21,875 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 20,401 miles

o/s headlamp has poor kick up

Pass 25 Oct 2006 18,685 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 16,974 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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V210 ERD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Purple with a 1,898cc 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 V210 ERD, 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 V210 ERD registered?

V210 ERD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 3 November 1999.

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