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T37 WOO

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests37 (21 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate56.8%

Mileage

84,207 mi
Last recorded84,207 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT37 WOO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

21 pass 16 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 84,207 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2026 84,203 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 81,700 miles

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

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

engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 1 Apr 2025 81,698 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

engine cover and under trays fitted

foot brake has a lot of travel

Pass 4 Apr 2024 80,771 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

brake fluid, little dark

engine covers and under trays fitted

front subframe corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2024 80,771 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements delamination excessive (0.1 (d))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

brake fluid, little dark

engine covers and under trays fitted

front subframe corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2023 79,887 miles

plastic under trays and sill covers fitted front to rear, unable to fully acess vehicle condition or fuel lines or brake pipes.

Fail 31 Mar 2023 79,883 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush debonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

plastic under trays and sill covers fitted front to rear, unable to fully acess vehicle condition or fuel lines or brake pipes.

Pass 29 Mar 2022 78,832 miles

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both lenses cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Mar 2022 78,832 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre on 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both lenses cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm. Smooth on edges, suspect close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 77,885 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front-most inner bush separated and close to excessive movement. Strong Advise. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm, perished and worn smooth and close to cords on outer edge. Strong Advise. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished. Strong Advise. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm, perished, splitting and worn low on edges. Strong Advise. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Hazy. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished. Strong Advise. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Fail 29 Mar 2021 77,885 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No beam pattern. (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front-most inner bush separated and close to excessive movement. Strong Advise. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm, perished and worn smooth and close to cords on outer edge. Strong Advise. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished. Strong Advise. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm, perished, splitting and worn low on edges. Strong Advise. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Hazy. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished. Strong Advise. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Pass 24 Mar 2020 77,479 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm. Worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens cloudy. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished. Worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded away.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Multiple stone chips to screen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 73,285 miles

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

exhaust silencer deteriorated.

n/s headlamp slightly cloudy.

Fail 22 Mar 2019 73,285 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

exhaust silencer deteriorated.

n/s headlamp slightly cloudy.

Pass 12 Mar 2018 68,482 miles

Front Wiper blade split but still clearing screen.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2018 68,482 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front Wiper blade split but still clearing screen.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 63,920 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear silencer rotten

Nearside Rear silencer rotten

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt weeping (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 27 Mar 2017 63,917 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure lining adrift (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear silencer rotten

Nearside Rear silencer rotten

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt weeping (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 60,690 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm smooth inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm, slight cracking (4.1.E.1)

exhaust silencer corroded.

o/s/f cv gaiter weeping grease.

Fail 31 Mar 2016 60,690 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm smooth inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm, slight cracking (4.1.E.1)

exhaust silencer corroded.

o/s/f cv gaiter weeping grease.

Pass 26 Mar 2015 59,262 miles

Wiperblades slightly split

Exhaust centre section corroded

Front coil springs corroded

N/s/r tyre 3mm - worn on the inner shoulder

O/s/r tyre 3mm

Pass 18 Mar 2014 57,275 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust rotten

Fail 18 Mar 2014 57,275 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust rotten

Pass 4 Apr 2013 54,403 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 166,157 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Mar 2012 50,050 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 50,050 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 44,724 miles

CV BOOT SHOWING SIGNS OF LEAKING BUT NO SPLIT OR TEAR FOUND

Fail 2 Apr 2011 44,723 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

CV BOOT SHOWING SIGNS OF LEAKING BUT NO SPLIT OR TEAR FOUND

O/S/R TYRE PERISHED

Pass 12 Mar 2010 40,888 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 36,391 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 35,607 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 34,893 miles

Front brake pads are getting low,approx. 3mm.

Rear number plate is discoloured.

Slight knock from steering.

Fail 26 Feb 2007 34,893 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front brake pads are getting low,approx. 3mm.

N/S/R coil spring is corroded.

Rear number plate is discoloured.

Slight knock from steering.

Fail 6 Mar 2006 33,574 miles

Front brake pads getting low.

Knock from steering column.

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear number plate getting discoloured.

Wiper blades hit each other.

Pass 6 Mar 2006 33,574 miles

Front brake pads getting low.

Knock from steering column.

Rear number plate getting discoloured.

Wiper blades hit each other.

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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T37 WOO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 T37 WOO, 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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T37 WOO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 16 March 1999.

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