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T429 SCG

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,439 mi
Last recorded94,439 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT429 SCG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Fail 17 Mar 2026 94,439 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut modified so the suspension is inoperative (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Other passenger door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust silencer slightly loose silencer badly corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 93,425 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 92,719 miles

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

exhaust silencer in poor condition

various suspension and underbody corrosion

Pass 31 Mar 2023 91,386 miles

Front lower arms corroded

exhaust silencer in poor condition

front and rear subframes corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2023 91,386 miles

Front lower arms corroded

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

exhaust silencer in poor condition

front and rear subframes corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2022 89,415 miles

corrosion on suspension items and subframes

exhaust silencer in poor condition

Fail 15 Mar 2022 89,415 miles

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

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

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

corrosion on suspension items and subframes

exhaust silencer in poor condition

Pass 23 Mar 2021 87,391 miles

exhaust silencer in poor condition

Pass 27 Mar 2020 86,077 miles

exhaust silencer in poor condition

Fail 18 Mar 2020 86,076 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability excessive play in bearings (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust silencer in poor condition

Pass 3 Apr 2019 84,314 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 81,644 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 77,955 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 77,955 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 73,928 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 68,539 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 65,784 miles

Exhaust system getting abit corroded (esp rear silencer section)

Front and rear subframes getting abit corroded

Front b/hoses starting to get abit perrished and cracked

N/S/R tyre getting abit uneven at inner tread edge area

Rear end metal b/pipes getting abit corroded

Rear inner sills/chassis areas around suspension mounts getting abit corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2013 62,013 miles

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

Exhaust box is corroded through outer skin.

Pass 9 Mar 2012 57,847 miles

front flexy brake pipes perishing

rear metal brake pipes corroding at joint to flexys

Pass 9 Mar 2011 54,229 miles

Exhaust system getting corroded (esp silence section)

Front subframe getting abit corroded slightly

N/S/F tyre getting abit worn at Outer tread edge

Rear chassis areas around susp/mounts getting abit corroded

Rear susp/mounts getting abit corroded and subframe

Unable to fully check outer sills (Hidden by trims)

Fail 9 Mar 2011 54,228 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system getting corroded (esp silence section)

Front subframe getting abit corroded slightly

N/S/F tyre getting abit worn at Outer tread edge

Rear chassis areas around susp/mounts getting abit corroded

Rear susp/mounts getting abit corroded and subframe

Unable to fully check outer sills (Hidden by trims)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 50,877 miles

Exhaust system getting abit corroded (esp rear silencer section)

Front and rear b/hoses starting to get abit cracked and perrished

Slight surface corrosion at front and rear suspension components

Pass 11 Mar 2009 47,965 miles

Both front b/hoses starting to crack and perrish slightly

Exhaust system getting abit corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2008 43,673 miles

Both rear wheels abit bent at inner rims

N/S/F b/hose starting to perrish and crack slightly

Pass 9 Mar 2007 39,060 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 39,060 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Light scratching at windscreen.

Pass 15 Mar 2006 32,472 miles

Front tyres worn at edges

Nearside front wheel rim has small flat spot.

Nearside rear tyre worn close to limits

Fail 28 Feb 2006 32,369 miles

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

Offside Rear Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front tyres starting to get abit low on tread slightly

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

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

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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T429 SCG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 T429 SCG, 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 T429 SCG registered?

T429 SCG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 May 1999.

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