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T775 JTU

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

47,079 mi
Last recorded47,079 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT775 JTU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 47,079 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front 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))

Fail 4 Sep 2025 47,077 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cords visable (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cords visable (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 45,993 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 45,073 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect all round front and back (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 44,268 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 43,414 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both side (5.3.2 (b))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 42,484 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both side (5.3.2 (b))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 41,229 miles

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 40,517 miles

advise some imbalance on rear brakes

advise under trays

Fail 5 Sep 2018 40,517 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

advise some imbalance on rear brakes

advise under trays

Pass 20 Sep 2017 39,648 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre cracked in tread area

Offside Front tyre cracked in tread area

exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2017 39,648 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre cracked in tread area

Offside Front tyre cracked in tread area

exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2016 38,830 miles

exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

Fail 12 Sep 2016 38,829 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

front wipers poor

Pass 22 Sep 2015 37,858 miles

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

exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2014 35,699 miles

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

exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2014 35,699 miles

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

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

exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2013 33,795 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust box corroded

Fail 23 Sep 2013 33,795 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust box corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2012 32,605 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 12 Sep 2012 32,604 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 21 Sep 2011 31,489 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 29,995 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

flexy hoses deterioated

Pass 15 Sep 2009 29,048 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 29,048 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

NSR tyre 10 years old

Pass 22 Sep 2008 26,875 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 24,426 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 24,426 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 22,060 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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T775 JTU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 T775 JTU, 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 T775 JTU registered?

T775 JTU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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