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T861 PKE

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

50,210 mi
Last recorded50,210 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT861 PKE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 50,210 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 42,887 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement possible upper strut bearing starting to bind (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2025 42,887 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement possible upper strut bearing starting to bind (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 36,514 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 32,969 miles

Central Rear exhaust box corroding

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 32,354 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2022 32,354 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 31,772 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2020 30,793 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 29,764 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 29,048 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2018 29,048 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 27,925 miles

number plates deteriorated

Pass 24 Jun 2016 26,562 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 25,510 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 24,351 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 24,351 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 23,046 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 21,852 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 20,630 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 19,314 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 17,515 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 16,100 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 14,918 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 13,588 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2005 12,341 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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T861 PKE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 T861 PKE, 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 T861 PKE registered?

T861 PKE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 July 1999.

Is T861 PKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for T861 PKE shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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