MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
150,877 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Bonnet pull disconnected and requires attention.
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Brake Pads worn very close to allowed service limits.
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Silencer in poor condition.
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
2nd silencer needs attention.
Engine oil leak requires attention.
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Mileage not luminated.
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
2nd silencer needs attention.
Engine oil leak requires attention.
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Mileage not luminated.
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
o/s rear coil spring cup corroded
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
o/s rear coil spring cup corroded
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
cant see front pads due to wheel type
steering col knocks
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
cant see front pads due to wheel type
steering col knocks
spedo not illminateing
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
spedo not illminateing
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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V288 ELB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Purple with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.
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 V288 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 V288 ELB registered?
V288 ELB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 9 September 1999.
Is V288 ELB safe to buy?
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