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V822 ELE

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

63,872 mi
Last recorded63,872 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV822 ELE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2017 63,872 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2017 63,872 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2016 59,972 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn outer edge & close to wear bars

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

Fail 18 Jun 2016 59,971 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear tyre worn outer edge & close to wear bars

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

Pass 11 Jul 2015 58,363 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2015 58,360 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 51,927 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Aug 2013 51,135 miles

nearside and offside rear tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 14 Aug 2012 49,222 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 49,216 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 47,490 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 16 Jul 2010 42,946 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 38,005 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 31,872 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 30,978 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 30,235 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 29,404 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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V822 ELE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 V822 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of V822 ELE?

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What year was V822 ELE registered?

V822 ELE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 10 December 1999.

Is V822 ELE safe to buy?

The MOT history for V822 ELE shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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