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T577 LJW

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

83,163 mi
Last recorded83,163 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT577 LJW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 83,163 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 77,490 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 76,592 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2024 76,592 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 75,694 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 75,310 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 75,012 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 74,828 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 74,476 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 74,476 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 73,563 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 72,693 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 71,877 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 71,405 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 71,405 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 70,852 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 70,852 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 69,741 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 68,887 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 68,885 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 67,717 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 65,161 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 63,966 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 62,538 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 61,198 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 59,622 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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T577 LJW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 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 T577 LJW, 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 T577 LJW registered?

T577 LJW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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