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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,397 cc

T16 SHLMOT history

T16 SHL is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 30 Mar 2004. Its MOT is valid until 26 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 65,842 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Nov 2026
Mileage
65,842 mi
At MOT on 27 Nov 2025
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,777 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T16 SHL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,397 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
30 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T16 SHL was last recorded at 65,842 miles on 27 Nov 2025, 107 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,735 miles · 18 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
107 miles
Average per year
2,777 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 65,842 miles
  • 2024 – 63,882 miles
  • 2023 – 63,247 miles
  • 2022 – 62,804 miles
  • 2021 – 62,364 miles
  • 2020 – 61,810 miles
  • 2019 – 61,294 miles
  • 2018 – 60,274 miles
  • 2017 – 58,197 miles
  • 2016 – 57,158 miles
  • 2015 – 51,498 miles
  • 2014 – 42,138 miles
  • 2013 – 35,885 miles
  • 2012 – 33,077 miles
  • 2011 – 30,065 miles
  • 2010 – 26,491 miles
  • 2009 – 22,795 miles
  • 2008 – 18,071 miles
  • 2007 – 13,771 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,842 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Lagging at 38% (1.2.1 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

27 tests since 26 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass65,842 miles (+107)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    65,842 miles
    Test number
    777468098929
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Lagging at 38% (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail65,735 miles (+1,853)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,735 miles
    Test number
    238129250352
    • MajorFront Headlamp lens seriously defective Both require cleaning (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Lagging at 38% (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass63,882 miles (+635)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    63,882 miles
    Test number
    965955676785

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass63,247 miles (+443)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    63,247 miles
    Test number
    980306625234
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL PIPES FRONT & REAR (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass62,804 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    62,804 miles
    Test number
    738297095013
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail62,804 miles (+440)2 repaired2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,804 miles
    Test number
    531996587289
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass62,364 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    62,364 miles
    Test number
    299226232351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail62,364 miles (+554)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,364 miles
    Test number
    581590613253
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass61,810 miles (+516)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    61,810 miles
    Test number
    304183888315
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass61,294 miles (+1,020)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    61,294 miles
    Test number
    792236830161
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass60,274 miles (+2,077)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    60,274 miles
    Test number
    712940802700

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass58,197 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2018
    Odometer
    58,197 miles
    Test number
    618497983339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail58,197 miles (+1,039)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,197 miles
    Test number
    200222589600
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  14. Pass57,158 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2017
    Odometer
    57,158 miles
    Test number
    229373011280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail57,151 miles (+5,653)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,151 miles
    Test number
    453199245826
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  16. Pass51,498 miles (+9,360)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    51,498 miles
    Test number
    599366135230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass42,138 miles (+186)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    42,138 miles
    Test number
    388772954256
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteUnder trays fitted

  18. Fail41,952 miles (+6,067)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,952 miles
    Test number
    656625344249
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteUnder trays fitted

  19. Pass35,885 miles (+2,808)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    35,885 miles
    Test number
    309224623458
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNsf tyre has cracks on outter sidewall
    • NoteOsf tyre has cracks on outter sidewall

  20. Pass33,077 miles (+3,012)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    33,077 miles
    Test number
    598595732285
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteBoth front tyres slightly perished,
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass30,065 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    30,065 miles
    Test number
    268929421278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail30,065 miles (+3,574)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,065 miles
    Test number
    317909721245
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

  23. Pass26,491 miles (+3,696)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    26,491 miles
    Test number
    353056130488
    • NoteRear tyres perishing.

  24. Pass22,795 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    22,795 miles
    Test number
    261560839259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail22,795 miles (+4,724)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,795 miles
    Test number
    332460839497
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  26. Pass18,071 miles (+4,300)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    18,071 miles
    Test number
    213653568085
    • NoteKEEP CHECK ON N/S/F TYRE OUTER WALL

  27. Pass13,771 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    13,771 miles
    Test number
    212697457047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T16 SHL

Does T16 SHL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T16 SHL is valid until 26 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T16 SHL?
The MOT on T16 SHL is valid until 26 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T16 SHL done?
T16 SHL was recorded at 65,842 miles at its MOT on 27 Nov 2025, an average of 2,777 miles a year.
Has T16 SHL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T16 SHL has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on T16 SHL 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 T16 SHL find?
T16 SHL passed its latest MOT on 27 Nov 2025 with 5 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside front service brake requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair lagging at 38%, and 2 more.

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