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V211 EFH

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Purple Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

85,055 mi
Last recorded85,055 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV211 EFH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Dec 2019 85,055 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle due to trailing arm (5.2.3 (f))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 83,293 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test off mirror ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rusty. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall. also flat, requires attention (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both. rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 Oct 2018 83,286 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test off mirror ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rusty. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall. also flat, requires attention (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both. rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 79,930 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 76,401 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 73,395 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 73,395 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 70,093 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2014 70,084 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 65,428 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 63,710 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 61,224 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 58,591 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 58,591 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2009 54,023 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 54,023 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 50,093 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 46,230 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2006 40,495 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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V211 EFH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Purple with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 V211 EFH, 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 V211 EFH registered?

V211 EFH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 15 September 1999.

Is V211 EFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for V211 EFH shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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