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V47 ELR

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

87,579 mi
Last recorded87,579 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV47 ELR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2017 87,579 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Spare tyre defective ()

covers fitted obscuring some components

exhaust support mounting broken

headlamp dim dip switch poor operation

Fail 27 Sep 2017 87,578 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Spare tyre defective ()

covers fitted obscuring some components

exhaust support mounting broken

headlamp dim dip switch poor operation

Pass 26 Sep 2016 75,966 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 72,302 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

auto gearbox has a fluid leak

exhaust rear section corroded

headlamp lenses deteriorated

offside & nearside front brake pipes lightly corroded

offside & nearside rear brake discs corroded

offside front suspension arm forward bush part split

Fail 22 Sep 2015 72,300 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

auto gearbox has a fluid leak

exhaust rear section corroded

headlamp lenses deteriorated

offside & nearside front brake pipes lightly corroded

offside & nearside rear brake discs corroded

offside front suspension arm forward bush part split

Pass 19 Sep 2014 70,753 miles

Exhaust rear/centre section corroded

Offside & nearside front brake pipes deteriorated

Offside headlamp lense deteriorated

Offside rear brake disc corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Sep 2014 70,750 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Exhaust rear/centre section corroded

Nearside front brake pipe corroded

Offside headlamp lense deteriorated

Offside rear brake disc corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2013 69,198 miles

Exhaust centre box corroded outer skin

Rear brake discs lightly corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2013 69,109 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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

Exhaust centre box corroded outer skin

Rear brake discs lightly corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2012 66,613 miles

Rear wiper split.

Fail 18 Sep 2012 66,613 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear wiper split.

Pass 20 Sep 2011 61,512 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2011 61,510 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 57,167 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 57,167 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror not clearly visible from the drivers seat or incapable of being adjusted to be clearly visible from the driver's seat (8.1.1d)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 53,842 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 53,842 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 28 Aug 2008 51,314 miles

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 51,314 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 47,985 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 45,357 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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V47 ELR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V47 ELR, 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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V47 ELR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 10 December 1999.

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