MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
104,026 miAbove average mileage for this year
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front anti roll bar linkage has play
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
front wiper blades smearing/ deteriorating still working
under trays fitted
Fuel cap/sealing device missing fuel cap (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed severely cracked open (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front anti roll bar linkage has play
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
front wiper blades smearing/ deteriorating still working
under trays fitted
Front both top suspension mountings are slightly rough when rotated
Nearside Rear brake pipe corroding
Offside Front brake pads wearing thin
Offside Rear tyre cracked and perished
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
under trays fitted
Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)
Front Brake Imbalance only just met requirements
Side repeater slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)
exhaust corroding
offside rear tyre perishing and cracking up,screw in centre
steering rack inner tie-rod joints slightly worn
undertrays fitted
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
slight play in steering column and freeplay at steering wheel
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
knocking noise from steering column
offside rear tyre cracking on wall
Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
knocking noise from steering column
offside rear tyre cracking on wall
nearside front tyre has a cut in side wall
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside inner c/v gaiter weeping
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
offside inner c/v gaiter weeping
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
V51 EGJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 V51 EGJ, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of V51 EGJ?
You can check the full history of V51 EGJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was V51 EGJ registered?
V51 EGJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 December 1999.
Is V51 EGJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for V51 EGJ shows 20 tests with a 65% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does V51 EGJ have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on V51 EGJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.