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T140 CRF

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

118,438 mi
Last recorded118,438 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT140 CRF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 118,438 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 115,986 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2025 115,982 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 113,756 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 111,481 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 108,841 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 106,900 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 104,634 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 101,250 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 96,706 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 92,159 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 87,785 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 84,409 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2014 81,625 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Feb 2014 81,582 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2013 77,935 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 74,035 miles

UNABLE TO TEST ITEMS PROTECTED BY PANELS

Pass 14 Mar 2011 70,418 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 76,334 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 64,896 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 61,034 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 56,652 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 52,019 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 45,927 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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T140 CRF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc petrol 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 T140 CRF, 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 T140 CRF registered?

T140 CRF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is T140 CRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for T140 CRF shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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