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V577 ELB

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,337 mi
Last recorded72,337 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV577 ELB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2019 72,337 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Dec 2019 72,126 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams Dangerous (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 61,577 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Dec 2018 61,577 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 57,446 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 57,421 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded panel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded panel (2.4.A.3)

Fail 23 Aug 2017 57,163 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 55,215 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 54,088 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 53,027 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Aug 2014 53,014 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 51,699 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 49,687 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

all tyres worn on edges

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 16 Aug 2011 47,926 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 44,808 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 42,625 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 42,619 miles

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

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 40,679 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 38,670 miles

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

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

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

rear number plate starting to delaminte

Fail 15 Aug 2006 35,783 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 35,783 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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V577 ELB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V577 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 V577 ELB registered?

V577 ELB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 24 September 1999.

Is V577 ELB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V577 ELB shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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