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V875 ELE

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

114,520 mi
Last recorded114,520 miles
Recorded on5 May 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV875 ELE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2018 114,520 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2018 114,453 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Steering retaining device insecure track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Steering retaining device insecure track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 111,227 miles

Front body and rear body coated unable to inspect full condition

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 107,890 miles

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

Under tray covers fitted engine covers fitted

Fail 21 Apr 2015 104,944 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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

The Underbody has been sprayed with underseal

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Apr 2015 104,944 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

The Underbody has been sprayed with underseal

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Apr 2014 101,603 miles

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

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

Nearside 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)

front under panel and wishbones coated in sealant

rear shock absorbers and suspension arms coated in sealant

Pass 22 Mar 2013 97,453 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 97,453 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 89,470 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 86,206 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 83,067 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 79,574 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 75,227 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 68,044 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2006 63,038 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2006 63,038 miles

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

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

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

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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V875 ELE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc 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 V875 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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What year was V875 ELE registered?

V875 ELE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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The MOT history for V875 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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