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V580 ELB

1999 Mercedes A140 Classic

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

110,728 mi
Last recorded110,728 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2009
Typical for 1999 Mercedes A140 Classic63,345 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV580 ELB
MakeMercedes
ModelA140 Classic
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2009 110,728 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 100,065 miles

Nearside front wheel slightly damage

Pass 8 Nov 2007 98,196 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 98,186 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2006 88,148 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 88,123 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

front to rear floor covers fitted

n/s/r tyre valve has slight damage/wear

Pass 15 Nov 2005 80,214 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 Nov 2005 79,962 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

How Reliable is the Mercedes A140 Classic?

Based on 581 MOT tests across 195 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
6,629
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
195
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 26
Brake pipe excessively corroded 24
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 22
Stop lamp not working 20
coil spring incomplete 20
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V580 ELB is a 1999 Mercedes A140 Classic in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1999 Mercedes A140 Classic models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 63,345 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 A140 Classic fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 26 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V580 ELB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes A140 Classic typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 27 years old, this Mercedes A140 Classic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V580 ELB registered?

V580 ELB is a 1999 Mercedes A140 Classic, first registered on 11 November 1999.

Is V580 ELB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V580 ELB shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V580 ELB have outstanding finance?

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