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V523 ELB

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

87,609 mi
Last recorded87,609 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV523 ELB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2012 87,609 miles

nearside front tyre - outer sidewall damaged

Fail 17 Apr 2012 87,609 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front tyre - outer sidewall damaged

Pass 18 Apr 2011 77,728 miles

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

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

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

both front disc are pitted

front and rear brake pipes covered with uudersealent

Pass 17 Jan 2011 76,439 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/f wheel trim damaged

o/s/f top suspension bush noisey

Fail 14 Jan 2011 76,400 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

n/s/f wheel trim damaged

o/s/f top suspension bush noisey

Pass 14 Jan 2010 71,139 miles

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

Front brake flexi hoses starting to crack.

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

Offside rear tyre has slight cracking to sidewall.

Rear radius arm brake pipes corroding.

Slight play in steering column assembly.

Fail 12 Jan 2010 71,136 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut cracked (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake flexi hoses starting to crack.

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

Offside rear tyre has slight cracking to sidewall.

Rear radius arm brake pipes corroding.

Slight play in steering column assembly.

Pass 9 Jan 2009 66,444 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 63,006 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 61,882 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 56,041 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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V523 ELB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 V523 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 V523 ELB registered?

V523 ELB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V523 ELB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V523 ELB shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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