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T351 VAP

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

44,914 mi
Last recorded44,914 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT351 VAP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 44,914 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective beam image poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective beam image poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

engine mil not working(pre 2003)

Pass 4 Apr 2025 40,357 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear general corrosion to rear suspension components

Fail 4 Apr 2025 40,357 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear general corrosion to rear suspension components

Pass 5 Apr 2024 38,280 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear General corrosion to rear suspension components

Pass 30 Jan 2023 34,851 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 33,795 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin low hard to inspect fully (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

general corrosion to suspension components

Pass 8 Dec 2020 33,144 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside front and rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 May 2019 32,276 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

all 4 tyres getting close to legal limit

Fail 30 Apr 2019 32,276 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

all 4 tyres getting close to legal limit

Pass 5 Feb 2018 26,000 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 25,782 miles

front no plate condition

Fail 6 Feb 2017 25,782 miles

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

front no plate condition

Pass 4 Feb 2016 25,782 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 25,192 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 24,285 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Jan 2013 23,287 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 23,287 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 22,638 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 21,804 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 21,108 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 20,290 miles

both front tyres inner sidewalls perished

Fail 12 Feb 2009 20,290 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

both front tyres inner sidewalls perished

Pass 8 Feb 2008 19,405 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 18,154 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 15 Feb 2006 16,770 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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T351 VAP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T351 VAP, 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 T351 VAP registered?

T351 VAP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 5 March 1999.

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