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V42 ELU

2000 Mercedes A140 Classic

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

54,583 mi
Last recorded54,583 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2009
Typical for 2000 Mercedes A140 Classic61,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV42 ELU
MakeMercedes
ModelA140 Classic
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2009 54,583 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 54,583 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 46,350 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 46,350 miles

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

Offside coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

How Reliable is the Mercedes A140 Classic?

Based on 581 MOT tests across 195 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
6,629
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
195
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 26
Brake pipe excessively corroded 24
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 22
Stop lamp not working 20
coil spring incomplete 20
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V42 ELU is a 2000 Mercedes A140 Classic in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2000 Mercedes A140 Classic models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 61,337 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 A140 Classic fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 26 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V42 ELU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes A140 Classic typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 26 years old, this Mercedes A140 Classic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of V42 ELU?

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What year was V42 ELU registered?

V42 ELU is a 2000 Mercedes A140 Classic, first registered on 25 January 2000.

Is V42 ELU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V42 ELU shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V42 ELU have outstanding finance?

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