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V629 ELN

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

73,431 mi
Last recorded73,431 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV629 ELN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2017 73,431 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Rear Body has slight corrosion and front (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2016 72,152 miles

All suspension parts corroded

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

Nearside Rear tyer outer wall deteriorated and front offside

Rear Foot brake just met the brake limit

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 70,478 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2015 70,478 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2014 70,147 miles

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

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

corrosion on brake pipes

corrosion on front cross member

exhaust silencer corroded

nearside rear door inner handle sticking and door difficult to close

nearside wiper smears slightly

offside no plate light dim

offside rear door not opening from inside

Fail 16 Apr 2014 70,129 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

corrosion on brake pipes

corrosion on front cross member

exhaust silencer corroded

nearside rear door inner handle sticking and door difficult to close

nearside wiper smears slightly

offside no plate light dim

offside rear door not opening from inside

Pass 16 Apr 2013 68,780 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 68,780 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2011 66,126 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2011 66,126 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 63,711 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 61,223 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 56,952 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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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V629 ELN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 V629 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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V629 ELN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 3 December 1999.

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