1999 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.6L Petrol · T227 AKN
1999 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 1999. Recorded mileage 31,573 miles. MOT expired on 10 Apr 2025.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 1999
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Apr 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 31,573 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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T227 AKN Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/03/2024
- 31,573 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
T227 AKN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (T227 AKN) between March 2006 and March 2024.
The record contains 16 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 March 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)”; “Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)”.
T227 AKN Mileage History
- 14/03/200614,278 mi
- 20/03/200715,727 mi+1,449 mi
- 18/03/200817,215 mi+1,488 mi
- 04/03/200918,763 mi+1,548 mi
- 04/03/200918,769 mi+6 mi
- 26/02/201020,066 mi+1,297 mi
- 03/03/201121,518 mi+1,452 mi
- 28/02/201222,675 mi+1,157 mi
- 04/03/201323,856 mi+1,181 mi
- 04/03/201323,866 mi+10 mi
- 19/03/201425,196 mi+1,330 mi
- 17/03/201526,204 mi+1,008 mi
- 12/10/201826,313 mi+109 mi
- 13/11/201927,983 mi+1,670 mi
- 12/04/202128,282 mi+299 mi
- 21/03/202229,397 mi+1,115 mi
- 14/03/202330,314 mi+917 mi
- 19/03/202431,573 mi+1,259 mi
Average of roughly 960 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- Rear axle and floor corrosionSerious
Older W168s can corrode around the rear axle mounts and floor seams badly.
- CVT / Sequentronic gearbox failureSerious
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- Water ingress and electrical faultsModerate
Blocked sunroof drains and degraded door seals allow water into the cabin, which can corrode underfloor electronics and wiring connectors, causing random warning lights and intermittent faults.
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