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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,397 cc

S729 TLAMOT history

S729 TLA is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 22 Feb 1999. Its MOT expired on 3 Nov 2022 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 101,537 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Nov 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Nov 2022
Mileage
101,537 mi
At MOT on 4 Nov 2021
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,253 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S729 TLA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,397 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
22 Feb 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
4 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

S729 TLA was last recorded at 101,537 miles on 4 Nov 2021, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,537 miles · 3 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,253 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 101,537 miles
  • 2020 – 96,155 miles
  • 2019 – 91,478 miles
  • 2018 – 87,575 miles
  • 2017 – 83,642 miles
  • 2016 – 73,168 miles
  • 2015 – 64,488 miles
  • 2014 – 53,396 miles
  • 2013 – 49,242 miles
  • 2012 – 45,843 miles
  • 2011 – 41,863 miles
  • 2010 – 39,023 miles
  • 2009 – 34,649 miles
  • 2008 – 29,189 miles
  • 2007 – 23,183 miles
  • 2006 – 18,738 miles
  • 2005 – 17,763 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,537 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play TIE ROD (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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 Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Both offside and nearside rear sills corroded heavily around drain holes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear brake pipes corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

28 tests since 23 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,537 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    101,537 miles
    Test number
    520374627019
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play TIE ROD (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail101,537 miles (+5,382)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,537 miles
    Test number
    595205600921
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play TIE ROD (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass96,155 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    96,155 miles
    Test number
    110036431926

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail96,155 miles (+4,677)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,155 miles
    Test number
    985391799770
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass91,478 miles (+3,903)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    91,478 miles
    Test number
    548526642536

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass87,575 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    87,575 miles
    Test number
    376440498704
    • AdvisoryBoth offside and nearside rear sills corroded heavily around drain holes
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes corroded

  7. Fail87,575 miles (+3,933)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,575 miles
    Test number
    141712385859
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened Shockabsorber (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth offside and nearside rear sills corroded heavily around drain holes
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes corroded

  8. Pass83,642 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    83,642 miles
    Test number
    523041423927
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust corroded but not leaking
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust mounting bracket broken

  9. Fail83,642 miles (+10,474)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,642 miles
    Test number
    115797453794
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust corroded but not leaking
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust mounting bracket broken

  10. Pass73,168 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    73,168 miles
    Test number
    522621779267
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  11. Fail73,168 miles (+8,680)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,168 miles
    Test number
    943582540631
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  12. Pass64,488 miles (+156)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    64,488 miles
    Test number
    306416314239
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  13. Fail64,332 miles (+10,936)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,332 miles
    Test number
    689595806697
    • FailureOffside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  14. Pass53,396 miles (+63)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    53,396 miles
    Test number
    848026724308
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  15. Fail53,333 miles (+4,091)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,333 miles
    Test number
    499244824411
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  16. Pass49,242 miles (+3,399)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    49,242 miles
    Test number
    356854343320
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  17. Pass45,843 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    45,843 miles
    Test number
    445126442446
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  18. Fail45,843 miles (+3,980)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,843 miles
    Test number
    619416242368
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  19. Pass41,863 miles (+2,840)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    41,863 miles
    Test number
    967540741308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass39,023 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    39,023 miles
    Test number
    204260440356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail39,023 miles (+4,374)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,023 miles
    Test number
    330027330317
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass34,649 miles (+5,460)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    34,649 miles
    Test number
    841971849302
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass29,189 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    29,189 miles
    Test number
    943123938334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail29,189 miles (+6,006)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,189 miles
    Test number
    222683938373
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

  25. Pass23,183 miles (+4,445)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    23,183 miles
    Test number
    741403137323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass18,738 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    18,738 miles
    Test number
    273081636385
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Fail18,736 miles (+973)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,736 miles
    Test number
    722578026333
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass17,763 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    17,763 miles
    Test number
    630637225376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S729 TLA

Does S729 TLA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S729 TLA expired on 3 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S729 TLA?
The MOT on S729 TLA expired on 3 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S729 TLA done?
S729 TLA was recorded at 101,537 miles at its MOT on 4 Nov 2021, an average of 5,253 miles a year.
Has S729 TLA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S729 TLA has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on S729 TLA 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 S729 TLA find?
S729 TLA passed its latest MOT on 4 Nov 2021 with 5 advisories: front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.

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