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V293 ELB

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

84,463 mi
Last recorded84,463 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2014
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV293 ELB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2014 84,463 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Fail 10 Jan 2014 84,460 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear passenger door catch insecure (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 81,077 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 Dec 2012 81,075 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 77,977 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Jan 2012 77,974 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Dec 2010 74,295 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 74,295 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 71,093 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight knocking noise from steering column

Fail 9 Jan 2010 71,063 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight knocking noise from steering column

Pass 3 Jan 2009 67,559 miles

Horns weak in tone

N/S/F Steering arm has slight play detected

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2008 63,785 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 59,190 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2007 59,190 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2006 54,268 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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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V293 ELB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V293 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 V293 ELB registered?

V293 ELB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 9 September 1999.

Is V293 ELB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V293 ELB shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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