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V554 ELB

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

77,904 mi
Last recorded77,904 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2009
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV554 ELB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2009 77,904 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 77,904 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 74,492 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 13 Nov 2008 74,492 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 69,556 miles

rear n/plate delamanateing n/s/f seat handle missing could cut seat belt steering col knocks

Pass 30 Aug 2006 63,747 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 30 Aug 2006 63,747 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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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V554 ELB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V554 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 V554 ELB registered?

V554 ELB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 3 September 1999.

Is V554 ELB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V554 ELB shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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