MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,122 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
brake pipes corroded
Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
brake pipes corroded
front subframe rusty condition
rear brake pipes rusty condition
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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V553 ERX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 V553 ERX, 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 V553 ERX registered?
V553 ERX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 3 December 1999.
Is V553 ERX safe to buy?
The MOT history for V553 ERX shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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