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V526 ELB

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,166 mi
Last recorded100,166 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2014
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV526 ELB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2014 100,166 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Interior mirror insecure

Steering column has slight play in a universal joint

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Jul 2014 100,035 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Interior mirror insecure

Steering column has slight play in a universal joint

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jun 2013 92,786 miles

Front pads low

Fail 21 Jun 2013 92,786 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Front pads low

Pass 23 Jul 2012 88,825 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2012 88,821 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 84,912 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 81,564 miles

Baby seats fitted in rear.

Both front antiroll bar drop links have slight free play.

Chip in windscreen.

Exhaust system getting rusty.

Pass 21 Jul 2009 75,520 miles

Baby seats fitted in rear.

Both front anti roll bar drop links have slight free play.

Both front indicators fading.

Both rear brake hoses quite badly deteriorating.

Both rear inner sill ends very rusty.

Chip in windscreen.

Exhaust system rusty.

Front brake pads starting to wear down.

Front coil springs getting rusty.

Front inner wishbone bushes cracking slightly.

Nail in nearside rear tyre.

Slight free plat detected at steering wheel.

Pass 22 Jul 2008 70,512 miles

Baby seats fitted in rear.

Both rear brake hoses cracking and deteriorating quite badly.

Exhaust heat shield insecure.

Exhaust system in rusty condition.

Under tray cover insecure.

Fail 21 Jul 2008 70,512 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Baby seats fitted in rear.

Both rear brake hoses cracking and deteriorating quite badly.

Exhaust heat shield insecure.

Exhaust system in rusty condition.

Offside wiper blade slightly smeary.

Under tray cover insecure.

Pass 20 Jul 2007 65,535 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 65,534 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 57,913 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2005 54,680 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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V526 ELB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V526 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 V526 ELB registered?

V526 ELB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 24 September 1999.

Is V526 ELB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V526 ELB shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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