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V539 ELB

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

113,036 mi
Last recorded113,036 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV539 ELB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2016 113,036 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2016 113,034 miles

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)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 105,988 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Nov 2014 102,070 miles

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)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 102,070 miles

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)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 98,812 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 94,085 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

centre silencer corroded

engine mounts worn

wipers just pass

Pass 17 Dec 2012 94,085 miles

centre silencer corroded

engine mounts worn

wipers just pass

Pass 22 Dec 2011 88,993 miles

brake pedal anti-slip device showing signs of wear

exhaust rear silencer outer casing corroded

slight distortion to front discs

windscreen

Fail 22 Dec 2011 88,992 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 83,054 miles

n/s front tyre on limit

slight play in both rack ends

Fail 9 Dec 2010 83,054 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 78,780 miles

nearside front tyre inner tread nearing limit

nearside rear tyre on limit

slight distortion to offside rear wheel

slight play in steering rack

Fail 15 Sep 2009 78,780 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 75,664 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 73,193 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s front tyre on limit

n/s/r tyre flat

Pass 31 Aug 2007 73,193 miles

n/s front tyre on limit

n/s/r tyre flat

Pass 22 Aug 2006 69,750 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2005 64,967 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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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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V539 ELB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 4 November 1999.

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