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T56 GKN

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

72,698 mi
Last recorded72,698 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT56 GKN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 72,698 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides on suspension arms STRONG ADVISE (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Oct 2025 72,698 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested both (4.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides on suspension arms STRONG ADVISE (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 70,900 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 70,748 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 69,703 miles

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

Nearside non-obligatory mirror missing

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 Sep 2022 69,699 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside non-obligatory mirror missing

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Sep 2021 67,245 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 67,245 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 61,088 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 55,465 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 51,357 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 47,233 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 44,415 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 43,239 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 42,292 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre side wall damaged

Fail 27 May 2014 42,290 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre side wall damaged

Pass 3 Jun 2013 41,583 miles

both wipers split

Pass 29 Jun 2012 40,701 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 40,699 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 39,393 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 38,197 miles

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

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)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 36,752 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 9 Jun 2009 36,750 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 19 Jun 2008 35,461 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 34,216 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 33,229 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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T56 GKN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc 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 T56 GKN, 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 T56 GKN registered?

T56 GKN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 13 August 1999.

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The MOT history for T56 GKN 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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