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T861 UEE

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

105,969 mi
Last recorded105,969 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT861 UEE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 105,969 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 100,696 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 97,762 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil in engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2023 97,762 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil in engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 96,843 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 96,802 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 96,783 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 95,917 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Reverse lights inop

Pass 12 Jun 2018 93,684 miles

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

exhaust box rusty

Pass 14 Jun 2017 90,723 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Jun 2016 87,713 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 84,176 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 79,807 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 76,230 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 72,471 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

small stonechips in windscreen

Pass 5 Jul 2011 69,549 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 4 Jul 2011 69,549 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Jun 2010 65,617 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 61,903 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 59,759 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 54,243 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 45,244 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 45,244 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2005 37,608 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 UEE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 UEE, 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 UEE registered?

T861 UEE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 16 April 1999.

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