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V522 ELB

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

49,272 mi
Last recorded49,272 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV522 ELB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2017 49,272 miles

rear inner sills rusty / exhaust corroded / o/s/r light cracked / n/s/f tyre cracking

Pass 14 Oct 2016 48,804 miles

n/s/r inner sill rusty / exhaust corroded / n/s headlight loose / wipers poor / o/s/r lens cracked

Pass 12 Oct 2015 48,206 miles

o/s/r lens cracked

Pass 15 Oct 2014 47,264 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres cracking / o/s/r lens cracked / n/s/r inner sill rusty

Pass 9 Oct 2013 46,212 miles

damage n/s/f

front brake pipes startting to split

n/s/r brake pipe corroded

o/s/r light broke

Pass 12 Oct 2012 44,908 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 43,287 miles

o/s/r lens cracked but not showing white light / undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 12 Oct 2010 41,393 miles

o/s/r lens cracked but not showing white light / body damage / undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection / o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 8 Oct 2009 39,746 miles

body damage / undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection / o/s/r lens cracked but not showing white light

Fail 5 Oct 2009 39,741 miles

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

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

body damage / undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection / o/s/r lens cracked but not showing white light

Pass 8 Oct 2008 37,632 miles

body damage / o.s.r lens cracked but not showing white light / underbody trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 11 Oct 2007 35,748 miles

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

offside rear light lens is damaged but not showing a white light

Fail 11 Oct 2007 35,748 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

offside rear light lens is damaged but not showing a white light

Pass 16 Sep 2006 33,534 miles

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

n/s/f tyre split / o/s/r lens cracked

Pass 3 Sep 2005 30,437 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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V522 ELB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V522 ELB, 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 V522 ELB registered?

V522 ELB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 9 September 1999.

Is V522 ELB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V522 ELB shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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