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8 ET

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

105,146 mi
Last recorded105,146 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8 ET
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 105,146 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 27 Jul 2026 105,135 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 102,425 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 101,304 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 99,693 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 98,165 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Jul 2022 98,163 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 97,177 miles

All four tyres perished and cracked

Both rear brake lines slight corrosion

Both rear spring lower support cups corroded

Both rear tyres stepped on outer edges

Pass 4 Aug 2020 96,545 miles

All tyres slight cracking

Front indicators showing white light.

Small oil leaks

Pass 8 May 2019 94,870 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 93,406 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 91,462 miles

engine oil leak

front discs worn

Pass 5 May 2016 91,348 miles

Both rear tyres badly stepped and low on inner edge

Front brake discs ridged

Small engine oil leaks

Pass 22 Apr 2015 89,139 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

nearside rear tyre worn out of shape

Fail 22 Apr 2015 89,139 miles

Offside Outer Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

nearside rear tyre worn out of shape

offside front tyre pressure low

Pass 9 May 2014 84,693 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 78,061 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 73,878 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 72,395 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 69,215 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 69,215 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 65,035 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Jun 2008 59,910 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 53,244 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 48,737 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2005 42,271 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2005 42,258 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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8 ET is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 8 ET, 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 8 ET registered?

8 ET is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 18 May 1999.

Is 8 ET safe to buy?

The MOT history for 8 ET shows 27 tests with a 81.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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