CarVerify

Free Car Check

T473 GDM

1999 Mercedes A140 Classic

Blue Petrol 1397cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

41,076 mi
Last recorded41,076 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2009
Typical for 1999 Mercedes A140 Classic63,345 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationT473 GDM
MakeMercedes
ModelA140 Classic
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2009 41,076 miles

off side front tyre side wall perishing

rear number plate delaminating

Pass 27 Feb 2008 39,801 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 38,205 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 38,205 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 35,101 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 35,101 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Mercedes A140 Classic?

Based on 581 MOT tests across 195 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
6,629
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
195
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 26
Brake pipe excessively corroded 24
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 22
Stop lamp not working 20
coil spring incomplete 20
Full Mercedes A140 Classic reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

T473 GDM is a 1999 Mercedes A140 Classic in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1999 Mercedes A140 Classic models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 63,345 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 A140 Classic fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 26 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T473 GDM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes A140 Classic typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 27 years old, this Mercedes A140 Classic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of T473 GDM?

You can check the full history of T473 GDM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was T473 GDM registered?

T473 GDM is a 1999 Mercedes A140 Classic, first registered on 9 August 1999.

Is T473 GDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for T473 GDM shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does T473 GDM have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on T473 GDM. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.