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T154 GVV

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

90,623 mi
Last recorded90,623 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT154 GVV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2025 90,623 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 83,655 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 75,682 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 75,188 miles

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

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

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

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

underside of vehicle corroded inc suspension components

Pass 28 Sep 2020 75,055 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all 4 pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Sep 2020 75,052 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values reading at 2.5 limit is 1.2 according to plate value (8.2.2.2 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all 4 pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 May 2019 74,131 miles

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

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

Fail 14 May 2019 74,127 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 May 2018 71,523 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 71,519 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 May 2017 66,438 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2016 62,984 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has excessive wear and uneven wear inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre has excessive and uneven wear inner edge

Fail 18 May 2016 62,984 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has excessive wear and uneven wear inner edge

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has excessive and uneven wear inner edge

Pass 10 Jun 2015 61,318 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 3 Jun 2014 58,877 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 57,100 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2012 55,123 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 55,123 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 53,371 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 51,399 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jun 2010 51,399 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2009 49,511 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 49,511 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 46,638 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 43,609 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 41,601 miles

both rear springs are corroded and will crack soon

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

n/s/f disc corroded

oil leak or oil spillage in engine bay

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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T154 GVV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 T154 GVV, 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 T154 GVV registered?

T154 GVV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 July 1999.

Is T154 GVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for T154 GVV shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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