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T223 BLJ

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

22,526 mi
Last recorded22,526 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT223 BLJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 3 Aug 2026 22,526 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 22,520 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 22,518 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 22,508 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 22,504 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 22,494 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 22,374 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 22,165 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 21,722 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 20,982 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 19,884 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 18,480 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 17,764 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 16,572 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 15,315 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

O/S front tyre slightly low on outer edge (not excssive)

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2008 13,585 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 12,082 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 10,874 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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T223 BLJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 T223 BLJ, 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 T223 BLJ registered?

T223 BLJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 5 March 1999.

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