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1999 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.4L Petrol · T783 DVV

T783 DVV

1999 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (1.4L, petrol). First registered 29 Apr 1999. Recorded mileage 70,209 miles. MOT expired on 03 Jan 2023.

Make & Model
MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
Year / Origin
1999
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 03 Jan 2023
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
70,209 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.4L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 03 Jan 2023
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1999
Engine
1397cc

T783 DVV Key Findings

  • 21 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 04/01/2022
  • 70,209 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 5 historical MOT failures
  • 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (13 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
60
/ 100 · Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
! Older vehicle
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T783 DVV Mileage History

  1. 14/11/200634,356 mi
  2. 10/11/200736,901 mi+2,545 mi
  3. 01/12/200838,802 mi+1,901 mi
  4. 13/11/200940,271 mi+1,469 mi
  5. 13/11/200940,271 mi
  6. 20/11/201042,421 mi+2,150 mi
  7. 15/11/201144,025 mi+1,604 mi
  8. 06/11/201246,076 mi+2,051 mi
  9. 19/11/201348,325 mi+2,249 mi
  10. 25/11/201450,715 mi+2,390 mi
  11. 25/11/201450,715 mi
  12. 17/11/201553,118 mi+2,403 mi
  13. 17/11/201553,118 mi
  14. 24/11/201655,755 mi+2,637 mi
  15. 24/11/201655,755 mi
  16. 23/12/201758,900 mi+3,145 mi
  17. 03/01/201859,011 mi+111 mi
  18. 19/12/201862,652 mi+3,641 mi
  19. 12/12/201965,813 mi+3,161 mi
  20. 23/12/202067,895 mi+2,082 mi
  21. 04/01/202270,209 mi+2,314 mi

Average of roughly 2,368 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.

T783 DVV MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 10 Oct 2026, 13:07
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

21 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (T783 DVV) between November 2006 and January 2022.

The record contains 16 passes and 5 failures.

The most recent test on 04 January 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (13 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 12 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: “Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)”; “Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)”.

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