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V291 ELB

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

62,388 mi
Last recorded62,388 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV291 ELB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 62,388 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 57,644 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 1 Jun 2023 57,644 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 6 Jun 2022 55,688 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 54,438 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 53,574 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 52,650 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 50,970 miles

under trays fitted,sub frames corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2017 49,207 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 47,951 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering wheel/ column feels a little rough/ noisy (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 46,292 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 44,971 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2013 43,311 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 41,606 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 39,769 miles

smell of petrol around front, no leak detected.maybe this should be checked out.

Pass 19 Jul 2010 37,373 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Jul 2009 35,100 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 32,943 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 29,230 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

centre exhaust mounting bracket adrift from silencer

o/s headlamp aim on 2% minimum limit

Fail 13 Sep 2006 29,230 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

centre exhaust mounting bracket adrift from silencer

o/s headlamp aim on 2% minimum limit

Pass 16 Sep 2005 26,371 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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V291 ELB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 V291 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 V291 ELB registered?

V291 ELB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 2 September 1999.

Is V291 ELB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V291 ELB shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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