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T582 BLJ

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,654 mi
Last recorded76,654 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT582 BLJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 76,654 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower wheel / outer sill slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 4 Dec 2025 76,654 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower wheel / outer sill slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 10 Dec 2024 74,209 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower wheel arch / outer sill slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 1 Nov 2024 74,199 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint very slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded slightly corroded ()

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 11 Jul 2023 70,939 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 10 Jul 2023 70,939 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill excessive corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill excessive corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 21 Jul 2022 69,741 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Fail 14 Jul 2022 69,741 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 69,239 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 68,663 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 67,711 miles

n/s/f antiroll bar joint dust cover split

n/s/r and o/s/f tyres perishing

Pass 25 Jun 2018 66,585 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 65,384 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 64,261 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 63,218 miles

Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

Pass 24 Jun 2014 61,756 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 60,391 miles

N/S front suspension creaking

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 58,819 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 57,017 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2011 57,017 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 54,874 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 21 Jun 2010 54,874 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 52,723 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 50,472 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 47,784 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 44,942 miles

sight knocking from steering column

Pass 28 Jun 2005 41,495 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2005 41,491 miles

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

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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T582 BLJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T582 BLJ, 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 T582 BLJ registered?

T582 BLJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 15 July 1999.

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