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V823 ELE

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,056 mi
Last recorded70,056 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV823 ELE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2016 70,056 miles

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2015 65,542 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre near limit and perishing

offside front tyre worn edges

Pass 20 Mar 2014 62,800 miles

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2013 60,109 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

rear silencer in poor condition

wipers smeary

Pass 28 Feb 2012 58,497 miles

both rear tyres and n/s/f tyre pershing badly

mid and rear exhaust system is very rusty

n/s/r seat has baby seat fitted

Fail 28 Feb 2012 58,497 miles

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

both rear tyres and n/s/f tyre pershing badly

mid and rear exhaust system is very rusty

n/s/r seat has baby seat fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2011 56,861 miles

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

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

underbody plastic covered

Pass 11 Feb 2010 53,829 miles

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

underbody plastic covered

Pass 27 Feb 2009 52,506 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2009 52,504 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 51,721 miles

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

uderbody plastic covered

Pass 13 Feb 2007 50,234 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 49,131 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 49,131 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2005 47,525 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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V823 ELE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V823 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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V823 ELE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 November 1999.

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