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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 1,498 cc

S44 FAWMOT history

S44 FAW is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 31 Oct 2006. Its MOT expired on 28 Dec 2023 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 145,666 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Dec 2022.

S44 FAW silver Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 28 Dec 2023
Mileage
145,666 mi
At MOT on 27 Dec 2022
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,090 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S44 FAW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
31 Oct 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
27 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S44 FAW was last recorded at 145,666 miles on 27 Dec 2022, 10,331 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,335 miles · 4 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
10,331 miles
Average per year
9,090 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 145,666 miles
  • 2021 – 135,335 miles
  • 2020 – 118,746 miles
  • 2019 – 100,602 miles
  • 2018 – 94,130 miles
  • 2017 – 92,954 miles
  • 2016 – 85,817 miles
  • 2015 – 75,839 miles
  • 2014 – 66,436 miles
  • 2013 – 56,008 miles
  • 2012 – 50,155 miles
  • 2011 – 43,257 miles
  • 2010 – 32,324 miles
  • 2009 – 25,989 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,666 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake lever has reserve travelRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

20 tests since 27 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,666 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    145,666 miles
    Test number
    758150455394
    • MinorNearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake lever has reserve travel
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  2. Fail145,666 miles (+10,331)3 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,666 miles
    Test number
    650157234227
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake lever has reserve travel
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  3. Pass135,335 miles (+40)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    135,335 miles
    Test number
    152696627972
    • AdvisoryBrake lever has reserve travel
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Fail135,295 miles (+16,549)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,295 miles
    Test number
    887294854289
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake lever has reserve travel
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass118,746 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    118,746 miles
    Test number
    796613151214
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Fail118,746 miles (+18,144)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,746 miles
    Test number
    185365949480
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass100,602 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    100,602 miles
    Test number
    451605290417
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Fail100,602 miles (+6,472)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,602 miles
    Test number
    507287118313
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass94,130 miles (+1,176)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    94,130 miles
    Test number
    352412105162
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass92,954 miles (+7,137)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    92,954 miles
    Test number
    107023499373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass85,817 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    85,817 miles
    Test number
    589007052844

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail85,815 miles (+9,976)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,815 miles
    Test number
    790007950665
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass75,839 miles (+9,403)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    75,839 miles
    Test number
    713171032449
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened warped (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside front c.v boot slightly damaged
  14. Pass66,436 miles (+10,428)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    66,436 miles
    Test number
    785857994220
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Lower Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  15. Pass56,008 miles (+5,853)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    56,008 miles
    Test number
    508778393222
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing on outer edge.
  16. Pass50,155 miles (+299)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    50,155 miles
    Test number
    436775412467
    • NoteFRONT BRAKE DISC AND PADS ARE LOW BRAKE LINING
  17. Fail49,856 miles (+6,599)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,856 miles
    Test number
    467084902417
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
  18. Pass43,257 miles (+10,933)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    43,257 miles
    Test number
    468464301336
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  19. Pass32,324 miles (+6,335)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    32,324 miles
    Test number
    600632100345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass25,989 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    25,989 miles
    Test number
    491160509351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S44 FAW

Does S44 FAW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S44 FAW expired on 28 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S44 FAW?
The MOT on S44 FAW expired on 28 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S44 FAW done?
S44 FAW was recorded at 145,666 miles at its MOT on 27 Dec 2022, an average of 9,090 miles a year.
Has S44 FAW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S44 FAW has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on S44 FAW ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on S44 FAW find?
S44 FAW passed its latest MOT on 27 Dec 2022 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light; brake lever has reserve travel; front brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides.

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