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V623 ELN

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,154 mi
Last recorded102,154 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2020
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV623 ELN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2020 102,154 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust corroded

corrosion under vehicle

Pass 10 Jan 2019 97,398 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (front) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (front) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Jan 2019 97,398 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (front) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (front) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Dec 2017 93,815 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES, FRONT BUSHES (2.4.G.2)

Front Wiper blade slightly deteriorated

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

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

Indicator/washer & wiper switch bearing slightly worn.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre thread has uneven wear

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

Rear Exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 28 Dec 2017 93,908 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Rear Exhaust slightly corroded

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES, FRONT BUSHES (2.4.G.2)

Front Wiper blade slightly deteriorated

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

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

Indicator/washer & wiper switch bearing slightly worn.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre thread has uneven wear

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

Pass 28 Dec 2016 90,083 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

exhaust signs of deterioration

wash/wipe/main beam switch worn

Fail 28 Dec 2016 90,083 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

exhaust signs of deterioration

wash/wipe/main beam switch worn

Pass 31 Dec 2015 88,238 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 6 Jan 2015 76,138 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust deteriorated

high beam switch fault but still opperates lamps

offside registration plate lamp dull but still illuminates

Fail 6 Jan 2015 76,138 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust deteriorated

high beam switch fault but still opperates lamps

offside registration plate lamp dull but still illuminates

Pass 27 Nov 2013 63,813 miles

both front lower arm front bushes peeling

front brake pads worn low

Pass 6 Dec 2012 59,926 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 56,731 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s/f tyre has small cracks around inside edge

Fail 5 Dec 2011 56,731 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s/f tyre has small cracks around inside edge

Pass 9 Dec 2010 53,149 miles

left rear tyre is over 10 years old

right rear tyre over 6 years old and both are cracking

Pass 5 Dec 2009 50,371 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 47,881 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 45,022 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 41,410 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 38,199 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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V623 ELN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V623 ELN, 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 V623 ELN registered?

V623 ELN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 11 November 1999.

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