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V485 ELR

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

68,215 mi
Last recorded68,215 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV485 ELR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2015 68,215 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 67,155 miles

Advise replace front shock absorbers

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 23 Jul 2014 67,155 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Advise replace front shock absorbers

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 65,731 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2013 65,731 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 64,189 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 61,817 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 59,486 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

rear wiper blade worn and split

tax has expiryed 31/07/2010

Fail 29 Jul 2010 59,476 miles

Centre Front Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

rear wiper blade worn and split

tax has expiryed 31/07/2010

Pass 29 Jul 2009 56,123 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 56,123 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 51,004 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 46,808 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 46,807 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Front Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 45,647 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 45,645 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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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V485 ELR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V485 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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V485 ELR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 December 1999.

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