MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
137,554 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering subframe by the offside lower suspension arm front mounting (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion subframe by lower arm front mounting, very heavily corroded (6.1.A.1)
Silencer outer shell corroded
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
exhaust system is corroded
nearside front hub has play
nearside headlight pattern is starting to diffuse
vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
exhaust system is corroded
nearside headlight pattern is starting to diffuse
vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
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V280 ELB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 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 V280 ELB, 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 V280 ELB registered?
V280 ELB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 2 September 1999.
Is V280 ELB safe to buy?
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