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V929 ELE

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

72,836 mi
Last recorded72,836 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV929 ELE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2018 72,836 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Jun 2018 72,836 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 68,541 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Jun 2017 65,841 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack in tread

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear tyre starting starting to crack in tread

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Jul 2016 56,199 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Fail 23 Jun 2016 56,199 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 8 Jan 2015 53,748 miles

Center brake lamp has one bulb of the four not working

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 8 Jan 2015 53,748 miles

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

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

Center brake lamp has one bulb of the four not working

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 Jan 2014 48,902 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 47,164 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 46,394 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 43,973 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 43,015 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 41,090 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 36,928 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 34,117 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 34,109 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 30,704 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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V929 ELE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc 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 V929 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 V929 ELE registered?

V929 ELE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 7 September 1999.

Is V929 ELE safe to buy?

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