CarVerify

Free Car Check

V627 ELN

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

85,285 mi
Last recorded85,285 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2010
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationV627 ELN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2010 85,285 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 84,072 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

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

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

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

horn sounds high pitched but is audiable, recommend possible replacement

Fail 14 Feb 2009 73,194 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2009 73,194 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 66,865 miles

Oil leak

both front brake discs corroded,worn and pitted

both front brakes judder

both front wishbone arm bush's cracked and perished

exhaust system corroded

nearside rear tyre worn low

offside rear wheel (steel) different to rest (alloy)

Fail 15 Oct 2007 66,856 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Oil leak

both front brake discs corroded,worn and pitted

both front brakes judder

both front wishbone arm bush's cracked and perished

exhaust system corroded

nearside rear tyre worn low

offside rear wheel (steel) different to rest (alloy)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 60,588 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
Full Mercedes-benz A-class reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

V627 ELN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V627 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of V627 ELN?

You can check the full history of V627 ELN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was V627 ELN registered?

V627 ELN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V627 ELN safe to buy?

The MOT history for V627 ELN shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V627 ELN have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on V627 ELN. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.