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V527 ERD

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2017
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

83,426 mi
Last recorded83,426 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV527 ERD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2016 83,426 miles

Several splits in both front inner tyre walls.

Under trays fitted

Fail 18 Oct 2016 83,426 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Several splits in both front inner tyre walls.

Under trays fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2015 80,180 miles

Rear coil spring corroded BOTH (2.4.C.1b)

Under trays fitted at time of test.

Fail 14 Oct 2015 80,180 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak BOTH (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Rear coil spring corroded BOTH (2.4.C.1b)

Under trays fitted at time of test.

Pass 20 Oct 2014 71,608 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust corroded.

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Small cuts in nearside rear tyre walls.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Oct 2014 71,608 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust corroded.

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Small cuts in nearside rear tyre walls.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Nov 2013 70,637 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front tyre worn on edges & small cut in outer wall.

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge & starting to perish.

Small cuts in nearside rear tyre inner tyre wall.

Unable to carry out a full inspection of the underneath, due to plastic undertrays fitted.

Fail 14 Nov 2013 70,546 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust system corroded.

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front tyre worn on edges & small cut in outer wall.

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge & starting to perish.

Small cuts in nearside rear tyre inner tyre wall.

Unable to carry out a full inspection of the underneath, due to plastic undertrays fitted.

Pass 30 Oct 2012 66,185 miles

Headlamp Light switch worn.

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)

Fail 30 Oct 2012 66,185 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Headlamp Light switch worn.

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)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 61,020 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2011 61,018 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 55,577 miles

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

Nearside rear roadspring lower rubber seat missing.

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

Fail 4 Nov 2010 55,509 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside rear roadspring lower rubber seat missing.

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 50,420 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2009 50,420 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 48,008 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 48,008 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 45,850 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 45,849 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 44,306 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006

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

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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V527 ERD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V527 ERD, 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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V527 ERD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 November 1999.

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