MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
87,579 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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
Exhaust centre box corroded outer skin
Rear brake discs lightly corroded
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
Rear wiper split.
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.
Offside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
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)
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)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
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)
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)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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