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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

S678 CAXMOT history

S678 CAX is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 5 Jan 1999. Its MOT expired on 28 Feb 2023 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 80,657 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Mar 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Feb 2023
Mileage
80,657 mi
At MOT on 3 Sept 2020
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,775 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S678 CAX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
5 Jan 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
1 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S678 CAX was last recorded at 80,657 miles on 3 Sept 2020, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Aug 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,657 miles · 22 Aug 2020
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,775 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2020 – 80,657 miles
  • 2019 – 72,780 miles
  • 2018 – 63,202 miles
  • 2017 – 60,611 miles
  • 2016 – 58,008 miles
  • 2015 – 56,393 miles
  • 2014 – 54,905 miles
  • 2013 – 52,881 miles
  • 2012 – 52,176 miles
  • 2011 – 52,107 miles
  • 2010 – 49,144 miles
  • 2009 – 42,383 miles
  • 2008 – 37,031 miles
  • 2007 – 27,586 miles
  • 2006 – 25,523 miles

What the latest MOT found

PassPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySills corroding

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.

  • Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

22 tests since 25 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    375076262675
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySills corroding

  2. FailMileage not read1 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    983192374831
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySills corroding

  3. Pass80,657 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    80,657 miles
    Test number
    526281096061
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail80,657 miles (+7,877)1 dangerous4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,657 miles
    Test number
    793713817208
    • DangerousNearside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements delaminating (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass72,780 miles (+9,578)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    72,780 miles
    Test number
    975832050034
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNoise in steering column

  6. Pass63,202 miles (+2,591)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    63,202 miles
    Test number
    789814956278
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  7. Pass60,611 miles (+2,603)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    60,611 miles
    Test number
    108701281817

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass58,008 miles (+1,615)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    58,008 miles
    Test number
    179805034827
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass56,393 miles (+1,488)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    56,393 miles
    Test number
    127252965405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass54,905 miles (+2,024)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    54,905 miles
    Test number
    139720254045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass52,881 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    52,881 miles
    Test number
    166930553077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail52,881 miles (+705)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,881 miles
    Test number
    828320753046
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  13. Pass52,176 miles (+8)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    52,176 miles
    Test number
    458986282075
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAir bag warning light on

  14. Fail52,168 miles (+61)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,168 miles
    Test number
    277874982044
    • FailureOffside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAir bag warning light on

  15. Pass52,107 miles (+2,963)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    52,107 miles
    Test number
    379313581095
    • NoteNearside front tyre wear on outter edge

  16. Pass49,144 miles (+6,761)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    49,144 miles
    Test number
    322529330009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass42,383 miles (+5,352)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    42,383 miles
    Test number
    793463839099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass37,031 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    37,031 miles
    Test number
    794231738026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail37,031 miles (+9,445)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,031 miles
    Test number
    100741638066
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  20. Pass27,586 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    27,586 miles
    Test number
    661199807036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail27,586 miles (+2,063)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,586 miles
    Test number
    204598807056
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  22. Pass25,523 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    25,523 miles
    Test number
    652125826089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S678 CAX

Does S678 CAX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S678 CAX expired on 28 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S678 CAX?
The MOT on S678 CAX expired on 28 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S678 CAX done?
S678 CAX was recorded at 80,657 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2020, an average of 3,775 miles a year.
Has S678 CAX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S678 CAX has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on S678 CAX 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 S678 CAX find?
S678 CAX passed its latest MOT on 1 Mar 2022 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 4 more.

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