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T83 OGC

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

42,786 mi
Last recorded42,786 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT83 OGC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 42,786 miles

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 37,087 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2024 36,607 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 36,235 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 35,548 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 35,140 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 34,695 miles
Fail 12 May 2020 34,695 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 May 2019 34,903 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 34,903 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2018 33,421 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 32,872 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 32,117 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 8 Jul 2016 32,116 miles

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 22 Jun 2015 30,831 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

mileage instrument light not working

Pass 22 Jun 2015 30,831 miles

mileage instrument light not working

Pass 3 Jul 2014 29,267 miles

o/s/r + n/s/r + n/s/f tyres are all cracking

Fail 2 Jul 2014 29,267 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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

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

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

o/s/r + n/s/r + n/s/f tyres are all cracking

Pass 8 Jul 2013 28,376 miles

crack in front number plate

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 1 Jul 2013 28,375 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

crack in front number plate

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 11 Jun 2012 27,398 miles

front brake discs lipped

front brake pads getting low

front number plate cracked

Pass 4 May 2011 26,110 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 26,110 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 Jun 2010 24,389 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 24,389 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 May 2009 23,530 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 22,581 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 20,594 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 18,068 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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T83 OGC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 T83 OGC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T83 OGC registered?

T83 OGC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T83 OGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for T83 OGC shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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