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V331 ELH

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,465 mi
Last recorded94,465 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV331 ELH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2015 94,465 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 94,465 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 82,420 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 71,680 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 69,417 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Sep 2012 69,417 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2011 64,028 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

advise both front brake hoses heavily perished advise replace

advise both rear tyres perished

advise undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2010 58,471 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2009 54,158 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 54,158 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 48,950 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 48,950 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 41,763 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 35,738 miles

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

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

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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V331 ELH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 V331 ELH, 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 V331 ELH registered?

V331 ELH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 September 1999.

Is V331 ELH safe to buy?

The MOT history for V331 ELH shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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