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V704 ELB

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

113,495 mi
Last recorded113,495 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV704 ELB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2017 113,495 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2017 113,495 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 104,530 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2016 104,530 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 98,885 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2015 98,802 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2014 91,365 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 84,040 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 76,074 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 76,074 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 68,867 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2011 68,867 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 61,994 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 60,820 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

n/s//r tyre wearing low unevenly along inner edge

Pass 15 Oct 2008 55,490 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Oct 2007 50,335 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2006 46,597 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2005 42,471 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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V704 ELB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 V704 ELB, 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 V704 ELB registered?

V704 ELB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 October 1999.

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