MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
110,728 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
Nearside front wheel slightly damage
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
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
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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.
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