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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

T160 GKNMOT history

T160 GKN is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 6 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 25 Oct 2023 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 106,936 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Oct 2023
Mileage
106,936 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2022
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,897 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T160 GKN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
6 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T160 GKN was last recorded at 106,936 miles on 20 Oct 2022, 3,169 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,767 miles · 22 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
3,169 miles
Average per year
3,897 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 106,936 miles
  • 2021 – 103,767 miles
  • 2020 – 100,893 miles
  • 2019 – 97,924 miles
  • 2018 – 95,025 miles
  • 2017 – 89,511 miles
  • 2016 – 83,556 miles
  • 2015 – 78,110 miles
  • 2014 – 73,854 miles
  • 2013 – 67,493 miles
  • 2012 – 60,710 miles
  • 2011 – 55,273 miles
  • 2010 – 52,562 miles
  • 2009 – 50,814 miles
  • 2008 – 48,130 miles
  • 2007 – 45,504 miles
  • 2006 – 42,807 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,936 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust rear box corrodedRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn on outer edge
  • AdvisoryOffside rear light Lense cracked

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2016

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Offside rear light lens cracked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside rear brake pipe rusty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2019

Full MOT history

24 tests since 5 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,936 miles (+3,169)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    106,936 miles
    Test number
    768706459970
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear box corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn on outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside rear light Lense cracked

  2. Pass103,767 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    103,767 miles
    Test number
    868281169258
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear box corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside rear light lens cracked

  3. Fail103,767 miles (+2,874)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,767 miles
    Test number
    641562280060
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear box corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside rear light lens cracked

  4. Pass100,893 miles (+2,969)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    100,893 miles
    Test number
    166779034146
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box corroded
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes corroded

  5. Pass97,924 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    97,924 miles
    Test number
    641883792932
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear box corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake pipe rusty

  6. Fail97,924 miles (+2,899)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,924 miles
    Test number
    683353710567
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear box corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake pipe rusty

  7. Pass95,025 miles (+5,514)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    95,025 miles
    Test number
    854412531272
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes pitted some are rusty
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre wearing outer edge

  8. Pass89,511 miles (+5,955)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    89,511 miles
    Test number
    323893735207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass83,556 miles (+5,446)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    83,556 miles
    Test number
    111876743785
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads getting low
    • AdvisoryInner rear sills corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn bald on outer edge and cut in tread
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake pipe to flex hose rusty

  10. Pass78,110 miles (+4,256)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    78,110 miles
    Test number
    254162347648
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNail in tread nearside rear tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake pipe rusty

  11. Fail73,854 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,854 miles
    Test number
    185541934301
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  12. Pass73,854 miles (+6,361)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    73,854 miles
    Test number
    616461034373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass67,493 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    67,493 miles
    Test number
    675775303382
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteCorrosion inner rear sills
    • NoteNearside door mirror insecure
    • NoteOffside rear brake pipe to wheel cylinder rusty

  14. Fail67,493 miles (+2,664)1 failure1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,493 miles
    Test number
    717185003309
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteCorrosion inner rear sills
    • NoteNearside door mirror insecure
    • NoteOffside rear brake pipe to wheel cylinder rusty

  15. Pass64,829 miles (+4,119)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    64,829 miles
    Test number
    845551403173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass60,710 miles (+5,437)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    60,710 miles
    Test number
    599609302131
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFront number plate deteriorated

  17. Pass55,273 miles (+2,711)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    55,273 miles
    Test number
    749138401168
    • NoteFront + rear number plate slightly deteriorated
    • NoteFront discs slightly lipped
    • NoteO/s/r tyre inner edge

  18. Pass52,562 miles (+1,748)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    52,562 miles
    Test number
    214751290078
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass50,814 miles (+46)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    50,814 miles
    Test number
    491746009196
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  20. Fail50,768 miles (+2,638)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,768 miles
    Test number
    911659499007
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  21. Pass48,130 miles (+2,626)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    48,130 miles
    Test number
    244548308130
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  22. Pass45,504 miles (+2,697)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    45,504 miles
    Test number
    902896917117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass42,807 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2007
    Odometer
    42,807 miles
    Test number
    752818026144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail42,791 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,791 miles
    Test number
    744775426181
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Questions about T160 GKN

Does T160 GKN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T160 GKN expired on 25 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T160 GKN?
The MOT on T160 GKN expired on 25 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T160 GKN done?
T160 GKN was recorded at 106,936 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2022, an average of 3,897 miles a year.
Has T160 GKN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T160 GKN has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on T160 GKN 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 T160 GKN find?
T160 GKN passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2022 with 3 advisories: exhaust rear box corroded; offside front tyre worn on outer edge; offside rear light lense cracked.

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