MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
113,036 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Headlamp switch faulty colomn switch (1.7.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
centre silencer corroded
engine mounts worn
wipers just pass
centre silencer corroded
engine mounts worn
wipers just pass
brake pedal anti-slip device showing signs of wear
exhaust rear silencer outer casing corroded
slight distortion to front discs
windscreen
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
brake pedal anti-slip device showing signs of wear
exhaust rear silencer outer casing corroded
slight distortion to front discs
windscreen
n/s front tyre on limit
slight play in both rack ends
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
n/s front tyre on limit
slight play in both rack ends
nearside front tyre inner tread nearing limit
nearside rear tyre on limit
slight distortion to offside rear wheel
slight play in steering rack
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
nearside front tyre inner tread nearing limit
nearside rear tyre on limit
slight distortion to offside rear wheel
slight play in steering rack
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
n/s front tyre on limit
n/s/r tyre flat
n/s front tyre on limit
n/s/r tyre flat
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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V539 ELB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 V539 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 V539 ELB registered?
V539 ELB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 4 November 1999.
Is V539 ELB safe to buy?
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