MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,325 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak around steering rack ()
rattle from exhaust
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both lamps (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Oil leak around steering rack ()
rattle from exhaust
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
exhaust back box in poor condition.
nearside front tyre perished.
sill proection fitted.
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
exhaust back box in poor condition.
nearside front tyre perished.
sill proection fitted.
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Corrosion to O/S/R wheel arch.
Exhaust centre section deteriorated.
Nail in N/S/R tyre tread.
O/S/F tyre tread worn to 3mm and worn smooth on inner and outer edges.
O/S/R tyre slightly deformed on inner edge.
One high visibility brake light inop.
Rear indicator bulbs pale in colour.
SRS light on.
Slight play in N/S steering rack inner ball joint.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Corrosion to O/S/R wheel arch.
Exhaust centre section deteriorated.
Nail in N/S/R tyre tread.
O/S/F tyre tread worn to 3mm and worn smooth on inner and outer edges.
O/S/R tyre slightly deformed on inner edge.
One high visibility brake light inop.
Rear indicator bulbs pale in colour.
SRS light on.
Slight play in N/S steering rack inner ball joint.
Air bag light on.
Can not see front to rear metal brake pipes fully.
Exhaust rear section deteriorated.
Hand brake travel.
O/S and N/S Rear indicators pale in colour.
O/S of steering rack damp with oil.
O/S side repeator pale in colour.
One bulb in high visibility brake light inop.
Rear wiper blade in poor condition.
Slight play in N/S steering rack inner ball joint.
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Air bag light on.
Can not see front to rear metal brake pipes fully.
Exhaust rear section deteriorated.
Hand brake travel.
O/S and N/S Rear indicators pale in colour.
O/S of steering rack damp with oil.
O/S side repeator pale in colour.
One bulb in high visibility brake light inop.
Rear wiper blade in poor condition.
Slight play in N/S steering rack inner ball joint.
Air-bag light on.
Central locking not working.
Corrosion to exhaust system.
Damage to n/s door mirror.
N/s/r tyre starting to perish and has nail in tread.
O/s/f tyre in poor condition.
O/s/r tyre badly perished and worn low on tread.
Rear brake hoses starting to perish.
Side repeaters pale in colour.
Corrosion to n/s/r metal brake pipe.
Side repeaters pale in colour.
Air-bag light on.
Central locking not working.
Corrosion to exhaust system.
Damage to n/s door mirror.
N/s/r tyre starting to perish and has nail in tread.
O/s/f tyre in poor condition.
O/s/r tyre badly perished and worn low on tread.
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear brake hoses starting to perish.
Corrosion to n/s/r metal brake pipe.
Front brake discs worn.
N/s/f door dropped.
N/s/f tyre in poor condition.
N/s/r tyre starting to perish.
O/s/f side repeater pale in colour.
O/s/r tyre perished and worn low on tread.
Slight play in n/s/f anti-roll-bar drop-link.
Steering rack damp with fluid.
rear indicator pale in colour.
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Front brake discs worn.
N/s/f door dropped.
N/s/f tyre in poor condition.
N/s/r tyre starting to perish.
O/s/f side repeater pale in colour.
O/s/r tyre perished and worn low on tread.
Steering rack damp with fluid.
rear indicator pale in colour.
Exhaust back box deteriorated.
N/S/R tyre tread wearing on inner edge, tread wearing low and nail in tread.
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
O/S/F tyre wearing on outer edge, has cuts in tread and outer side wall perished.
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Power steering rack damp.
Rear wiper blade split.
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Exhaust back box deteriorated.
N/S/R tyre tread wearing on inner edge, tread wearing low and nail in tread.
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
O/S/F tyre wearing on outer edge, has cuts in tread and outer side wall perished.
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Power steering rack damp.
Rear wiper blade split.
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
front brake pads wearing low 3-4mm
front number plate cracked and starting to deteriorate
n/s/r tyre tread wearing low nails in tread o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edges
power steering rack wet with oil
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
front numger plate cracked
n/s/r tyre tread wearing low
o/s of sterring rack wet
o/s/r tyre worn on outer edges
rear number plate discoloured
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V581 ELH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.
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 V581 ELH, 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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V581 ELH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 October 1999.
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