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V543 ELB

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

97,171 mi
Last recorded97,171 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV543 ELB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2013 97,171 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust deterioated

noise on engine

Pass 26 Jul 2012 87,499 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 81,486 miles

inner front brake pads wearing low

Pass 21 Jul 2010 76,078 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 76,078 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 69,811 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 69,809 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 64,996 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 64,996 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 58,660 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 52,652 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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V543 ELB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue 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 V543 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 V543 ELB registered?

V543 ELB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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The MOT history for V543 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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