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T383 OGC

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests35 (21 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

154,184 mi
Last recorded154,184 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT383 OGC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

21 pass 14 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 154,184 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2025 150,938 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 147,987 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2024 147,987 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2023 144,647 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 141,007 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 May 2022 141,007 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 138,804 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged n/s and o/s brake hose sleeves (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 May 2021 138,713 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2020 136,655 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside & Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 May 2020 136,655 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside & Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 130,700 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 20 May 2019 130,605 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Steering column universal joint insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings worn & knocking /play (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 May 2018 126,955 miles

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced 50% inop (4.3.3 (a) (i))

o/s & n/s/f headlamp covers starting to diffuse pattern

slight play in steering joint

Pass 30 May 2017 123,528 miles

IMBAL ON REAR BRAKES

N/S/R RIM BUCKLED

OIL LEAK ON DIFF

ONE SEGMENT IN REAR UPPER STOP LMAP INOP

Offside Rear BRAKE PIPE CORRODED

SLIGHGT PLAY IN STEERING RACK

Fail 20 May 2017 123,383 miles

Emissions not tested EX BLOWING & SPLIT (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases MIIDLE SECTION EXHAUST SPLIT (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low O/S & N/S/F (1.8)

IMBAL ON REAR BRAKES

N/S/R RIM BUCKLED

OIL LEAK ON DIFF

ONE SEGMENT IN REAR UPPER STOP LMAP INOP

Offside Rear BRAKE PIPE CORRODED

SLIGHGT PLAY IN STEERING RACK

Pass 11 Jun 2016 119,651 miles

30% IMBAL ON REAR BRAKES

FRONT WIPERS STARTING TO SMEAR

N/S/F SHOCK DAMP

N/S/R WHEEL RIM BUCKLED

O/S/F B/PIPE CORRODED

O/S/F BOTTOM ARM FRONT BUSH SPLIT

SMELL OF FUEL

Fail 11 Jun 2016 119,651 miles

30% IMBAL ON REAR BRAKES

FRONT WIPERS STARTING TO SMEAR

N/S/F SHOCK DAMP

N/S/R WHEEL RIM BUCKLED

O/S/F B/PIPE CORRODED

O/S/F BOTTOM ARM FRONT BUSH SPLIT

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

SMELL OF FUEL

Pass 8 May 2015 114,425 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 May 2014 108,933 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 108,904 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

bulb out in high level stop lamp

Pass 11 May 2013 105,114 miles
Fail 11 May 2013 105,114 miles

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

bulb out in high level stop lamp

Pass 17 Apr 2012 101,690 miles

bulb out in high level stop lamp

offside rear tyre cracks and worn outer edge

Fail 17 Apr 2012 101,690 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

bulb out in high level stop lamp

offside rear tyre cracks and worn outer edge

Pass 9 Apr 2011 96,645 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

bulbs out in high level stop lamp

loose baffles in silencer

Fail 9 Apr 2011 96,645 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

bulbs out in high level stop lamp

loose baffles in silencer

Pass 10 Apr 2010 91,930 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

bulbs out in high level stop lamp

Pass 21 Apr 2009 86,171 miles

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

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

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

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

child seat nearside rear

nearside rear door wont open

Fail 21 Apr 2009 86,171 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

child seat nearside rear

nearside rear door wont open

Pass 3 May 2008 80,311 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 73,740 miles
Fail 5 May 2007 73,740 miles

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

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

nearside rear seat belt fully checked due to seatbelt fitted

Pass 6 May 2006 66,957 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 66,957 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s washer jet not hitting screen

steering colomn knocking

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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T383 OGC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 T383 OGC, 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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T383 OGC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 April 1999.

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