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V330 ELB

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,759 mi
Last recorded121,759 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV330 ELB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2013 121,759 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 107,249 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 107,249 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 98,921 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 91,868 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 85,318 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 80,385 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 74,798 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 74,798 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 65,442 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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V330 ELB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V330 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 V330 ELB registered?

V330 ELB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 2 September 1999.

Is V330 ELB safe to buy?

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