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V32 ELA

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

90,629 mi
Last recorded90,629 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2022
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV32 ELA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2022 90,629 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pump or pipes (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 13 Jan 2022

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pump or pipes (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2021
Fail 18 Jan 2021

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2019

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2018

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2017

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded strong advisory*** (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear brake pipe coated with the underseal

Fail 7 Jun 2017

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded strong advisory*** (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Jun 2016

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 8 Jun 2016

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015

BAS/ ESP Warning light illuminated

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Mar 2015

BAS/ ESP Warning light illuminated

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 16 Mar 2015

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 51,588 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2013 50,077 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Jan 2013 49,990 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Feb 2012 45,625 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 45,622 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 42,056 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 39,014 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 34,205 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 30,299 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 26,213 miles

Slight wear on outter edge of nearside front tyre

Pass 25 Aug 2006 23,526 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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V32 ELA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 V32 ELA, 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 V32 ELA registered?

V32 ELA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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The MOT history for V32 ELA shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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