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T141 SPB

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

81,299 mi
Last recorded81,299 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT141 SPB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Fail 14 Feb 2026 81,299 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2025 78,680 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2025 78,680 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 74,491 miles

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 3 Feb 2024

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction sticker on windscreen obstructing drivers view (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

both front wiper blades insecure

Pass 24 Jan 2023 71,132 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 21 Jan 2022 67,524 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust silencer starting to deteriorate

Fail 21 Jan 2022 67,524 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust silencer starting to deteriorate

Pass 23 Jan 2021 64,348 miles

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

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

washers frozen ?

Pass 25 Jan 2020 62,649 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2020 62,636 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 61,542 miles

main beam switch faulty

Fail 2 Jan 2019 61,498 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

main beam switch faulty

Pass 6 Jan 2018 59,816 miles

Central exhaust box corroded

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear tryes in poor condition worn on inner edges

Rear wiper blade missing

footbrake has long travel

main/dipped switch intermittantly faulty

Fail 30 Dec 2017 59,802 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Central exhaust box corroded

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear tryes in poor condition worn on inner edges

Rear wiper blade missing

footbrake has long travel

main/dipped switch intermittantly faulty

Pass 23 Jan 2017 58,014 miles

both offside front and nearside rear tyres perished

exhaust centre section corroded and in poor condition

offside front and both rear tyres worn on the inner edge

Fail 23 Jan 2017 58,014 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both offside front and nearside rear tyres perished

exhaust centre section corroded and in poor condition

offside front and both rear tyres worn on the inner edge

Pass 16 Jan 2016 56,810 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven wear (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven wear (4.1.E.1)

exhaust corroded

headlamp dim/dip switch worn

Pass 21 Jan 2015 55,264 miles

Both front tyres moderately worn

Nearside rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Offside rear tyre moderately worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Feb 2014 49,625 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 49,625 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 41,747 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Feb 2013 41,713 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 33,405 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

brake pedal slight spongy but not to excess at present

Fail 1 Feb 2012 33,405 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

brake pedal slight spongy but not to excess at present

Pass 10 Apr 2010 33,025 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

brake pedal slightly spongy but not to excess at present

Pass 11 Feb 2009 32,831 miles

all four tyres are perishing badly in tread

both front brake hoses are starting to perish

Pass 13 Feb 2008 29,928 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 27,052 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 24,074 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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T141 SPB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 T141 SPB, 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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T141 SPB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 2 March 1999.

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