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V771 ELE

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

70,749 mi
Last recorded70,749 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV771 ELE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2017 70,749 miles

Minor corrosion starting to form on front sub-frame and both rear inner sills.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays and sill covers fitted.

Fail 29 Dec 2016 67,587 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SUB-FRAME (2.4.A.3)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 65,480 miles

knocking from the steering column

rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 2 Jul 2016 65,480 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

knocking from the steering column

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 7 Jul 2015 61,860 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

light stalk slightly worn

Fail 1 Jul 2015 61,759 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

light stalk slightly worn

Pass 10 Jul 2014 57,182 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 11 Apr 2013 52,383 miles

1x rea exhaust hanger broken system still secure at time of test

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

corrosion check carried out best to capeability on n/s and o/s body sills due to covers fitted at time of test

light scratches in windscreen

n/s/f tyre slight wear on outer edge

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres slight perrishing

rear exhaust silencer outer skin heavily deteriorated

Fail 9 Apr 2013 52,381 miles

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

1x rear exhaust hanger broken system still secure at time of test

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

corrosion check carried out best to capeability on n/s and o/s body sills due to covers fitted at time of test

light scratches in windscreen

n/s/f tyre slight wear on outer edge

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres slight perrishing

rear exhaust silencer outer skin heavily deteriorated

Pass 7 Dec 2011 41,957 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

slight perishing front wishbone bushes

suspension components rusty

Fail 5 Dec 2011 41,957 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

slight perishing front wishbone bushes

suspension components rusty

Pass 17 Dec 2010 37,142 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 37,142 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 34,164 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2009 34,164 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 31,339 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 3,132 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2008 28,174 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2006 27,472 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 26,865 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear tyre tread cracking

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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V771 ELE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V771 ELE, 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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V771 ELE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 10 December 1999.

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