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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Grey · Petrol · 1998 · 1,598 cc

S723 SRLMOT history

S723 SRL is a grey petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 15 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 15 Sept 2022 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 95,025 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Sept 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Sept 2022
Mileage
95,025 mi
At MOT on 14 Sept 2022
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,336 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S723 SRL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
15 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Sept 2022
Latest MOT test
14 Sept 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

S723 SRL was last recorded at 95,025 miles on 14 Sept 2022, 4,284 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Sept 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 26 May 2015: 33,308 miles, lower than 73,298 miles on 14 May 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
90,741 miles · 15 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
4,284 miles
Average per year
2,336 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 95,025 miles
  • 2021 – 90,741 miles
  • 2020 – 87,101 miles
  • 2019 – 82,630 miles
  • 2018 – 78,450 miles
  • 2017 – 76,730 miles
  • 2016 – 75,744 miles
  • 2015 – 33,308 miles
  • 2014 – 73,298 miles
  • 2013 – 72,076 miles
  • 2012 – 70,266 miles
  • 2011 – 68,679 miles
  • 2010 – 66,791 miles
  • 2009 – 65,468 miles
  • 2008 – 63,341 miles
  • 2007 – 60,817 miles
  • 2006 – 56,850 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail95,025 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
  • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2006–2016

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear and both front tyres cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 12 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail95,025 miles (+4,284)1 dangerous9 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,025 miles
    Test number
    986857319749
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass90,741 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    90,741 miles
    Test number
    916022741064
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail90,736 miles (+3,635)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,736 miles
    Test number
    971112045956
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass87,101 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    87,101 miles
    Test number
    681484098141
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail87,095 miles (+4,465)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,095 miles
    Test number
    327522971912
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass82,630 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    82,630 miles
    Test number
    883294911355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail82,627 miles (+4,177)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,627 miles
    Test number
    350728639582
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass78,450 miles (+1,720)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    78,450 miles
    Test number
    608920153435
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper suspension mount slight play

  9. Pass76,730 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    76,730 miles
    Test number
    498141759932
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear and both front tyres cracking

  10. Fail76,730 miles (+986)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,730 miles
    Test number
    699553211870
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureSuspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear inner sills by (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear and both front tyres cracking

  11. Pass75,744 miles (+42,436)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    75,744 miles
    Test number
    565573476446
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Pass33,308 miles (-39,990)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    33,308 miles
    Test number
    216326345486
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Pass73,298 miles (+1,222)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    73,298 miles
    Test number
    236484534456
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  14. Pass72,076 miles (+1,810)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    72,076 miles
    Test number
    256652363116
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass70,266 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    70,266 miles
    Test number
    329936462138
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Fail70,266 miles (+1,587)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,266 miles
    Test number
    608816262119
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass68,679 miles (+1,888)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2012
    Odometer
    68,679 miles
    Test number
    817738231132
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteDrivers mirror glass loose

  18. Pass66,791 miles (+1,323)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2011
    Odometer
    66,791 miles
    Test number
    420837930147
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass65,468 miles (+2,127)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2010
    Odometer
    65,468 miles
    Test number
    852649339102
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront and Rear No plates starting to deteriorate

  20. Pass63,341 miles (+2,524)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2009
    Odometer
    63,341 miles
    Test number
    571027738132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass60,817 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2008
    Odometer
    60,817 miles
    Test number
    291615537142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail60,816 miles (+3,966)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,816 miles
    Test number
    464095437145
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  23. Pass56,850 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2007
    Odometer
    56,850 miles
    Test number
    853102436161
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in n/s/r tyre
    • NoteO/s/f flexi hose starting to crack

Questions about S723 SRL

Does S723 SRL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S723 SRL expired on 15 Sept 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S723 SRL?
The MOT on S723 SRL expired on 15 Sept 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S723 SRL done?
S723 SRL was recorded at 95,025 miles at its MOT on 14 Sept 2022, an average of 2,336 miles a year.
Has S723 SRL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S723 SRL has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on S723 SRL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 26 May 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S723 SRL find?
S723 SRL failed its latest MOT on 14 Sept 2022 with 1 dangerous defect, 9 major defects, 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; nearside headlamp lens seriously defective; nearside rear lower suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill, and 11 more.

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