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V319 ELB

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV319 ELB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2016

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 78,692 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

rear tyres slight cracking

Fail 10 Jul 2015 78,692 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

rear tyres slight cracking

Pass 2 Jul 2014 72,879 miles

both front tyres nearing limit

offside front (drivers) seat belt showing signs of fraying

Fail 28 Jun 2014 72,870 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres nearing limit

offside front (drivers) seat belt showing signs of fraying

Pass 24 Jun 2013 69,278 miles

front discs lipped

n/s front shock damp

rear silencer corroded

slight fray o/s seat belt

Fail 20 Jun 2013 69,278 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

slight fray o/s seat belt

front discs lipped

n/s front shock damp

rear silencer corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2012 66,498 miles

n/s front tyre getting low

o/s front pads low

silencer corroding

slight fray on drivers seat belt

slight seperation on o/s front inner suspension bush

small leak n/s front shock absorber

Fail 27 Jun 2012 66,498 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

n/s front tyre getting low

o/s front pads low

silencer corroding

slight fray on drivers seat belt

slight seperation on o/s front inner suspension bush

small leak n/s front shock absorber

Pass 21 Jun 2011 63,481 miles

front crossmember rusty

front pads and discs

offside front lower arm inner bush

slight fluffing offside front seatbelt

Fail 17 Jun 2011 63,478 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

front crossmember rusty

front pads and discs

nearside front brake hose perished reccomend changing

offside front lower arm inner bush

offside rear metal brake pipe starting to corrode

slight fluffing offside front seatbelt

Fail 2 Jun 2010 62,269 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 62,269 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 58,041 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 53,078 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

front and rear no plates deteriorating

play in steering column,knocking in steering column advise investigation

Pass 16 Jun 2008 53,078 miles

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

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

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

front and rear no plates deteriorating

play in steering column,knocking in steering column advise investigation

Fail 20 May 2008 52,797 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front and rear number plates deteriorating

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

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

Play and clonk in top of steering suspect top u/j coupling

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 48,815 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2007 48,815 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 May 2006 44,196 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 44,196 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

wiper blades smear

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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V319 ELB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 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 V319 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 V319 ELB registered?

V319 ELB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 9 September 1999.

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