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V488 ELR

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Purple Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

86,561 mi
Last recorded86,561 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV488 ELR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2016 86,561 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured going white (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

all over undertrays fitted

back box skin corroded

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

steering uj has slight play

Fail 31 Oct 2016 86,555 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured going white (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

all over undertrays fitted

back box skin corroded

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 84,106 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Both rear wheel arches corroded

Engine covers and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Exhaust slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing All four (2.7.2a)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front lower (2.4.G.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded All four (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 78,771 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 17 Dec 2013 76,049 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust slightly deteriorated

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 29 Nov 2012 70,840 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 70,838 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 64,607 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2011 64,605 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 55,845 miles

exhaust corroded

offside front brake pipe rusted

offside rear lamp cracked

rear wiper split

Fail 9 Nov 2010 55,845 miles

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

exhaust corroded

offside front brake pipe rusted

offside rear lamp cracked

rear wiper split

Pass 17 Nov 2009 53,229 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

offside rear lamp lens cracked

Fail 17 Nov 2009 53,229 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

offside rear lamp lens cracked

Pass 18 Nov 2008 46,937 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside rear lamp lens cracked

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2007 31,101 miles

offside rear lamp lens cracked

Fail 5 Oct 2007 39,095 miles

coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

offside rear lamp lens cracked

Pass 24 Oct 2006 31,036 miles

offside rear lamp lens cracked

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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V488 ELR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Purple with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 V488 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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What year was V488 ELR registered?

V488 ELR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 December 1999.

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