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T878 EGT

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

25,480 mi
Last recorded25,480 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT878 EGT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 25,480 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 25,473 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 25,463 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 25,448 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2022 25,448 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 25,406 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 25,400 miles

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

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

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

Steering system slight free play detected on steering wheel

Pass 29 Jul 2019 25,389 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 24,910 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 24,557 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 23,975 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracks developed

Pass 18 Aug 2015 23,584 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 22,928 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 22,518 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 22,281 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

o/s/r tyre has crackes on inside wall

rear tyres old

Fail 15 Jan 2013 22,281 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

o/s/r tyre has crackes on inside wall

rear tyres old

Pass 9 Jan 2012 20,570 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 17,751 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 16,650 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 15,076 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 12,623 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 10,030 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 8,850 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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T878 EGT is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 T878 EGT, 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 T878 EGT registered?

T878 EGT is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 April 1999.

Is T878 EGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for T878 EGT shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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