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T347 SAA

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

33,342 mi
Last recorded33,342 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT347 SAA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 33,342 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 32,746 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 11 Oct 2024 32,746 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near front bush area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near rear bush area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 8 Nov 2023 32,653 miles

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

front subframe heavily rusted

Fail 7 Nov 2023 32,651 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 30,648 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pad material appears detached from backing on outer brake pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2022 30,643 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pad material appears detached from backing on outer brake pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 30,476 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 30,271 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 29,997 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 29,979 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Direction indicator incorrect colour wing (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 29,612 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre cracking badly

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 29,177 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre side wall cracking

Pass 8 Apr 2016 28,829 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 28,199 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 27,717 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 27,147 miles

unable to fully inspect rear brake hoses/pipes due to plastic covers being fitted.

Fail 5 Apr 2013 27,147 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

unable to fully inspect rear brake hoses/pipes due to plastic covers being fitted.

Pass 22 Mar 2012 26,504 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 26,504 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 25,764 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 25,015 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 24,305 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 23,500 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 21,972 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 21,390 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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T347 SAA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 T347 SAA, 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 T347 SAA registered?

T347 SAA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 March 1999.

Is T347 SAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for T347 SAA shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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