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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Grey · Petrol · 1999 · 1,397 cc

T179 SPBMOT history

T179 SPB is a grey petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 8 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 28 Mar 2023 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 60,008 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Mar 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Mar 2023
Mileage
60,008 mi
At MOT on 29 Mar 2022
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
774 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T179 SPB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,397 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
8 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
29 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T179 SPB was last recorded at 60,008 miles on 29 Mar 2022, 1,857 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Feb 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
58,151 miles · 25 Feb 2021
Between the last two tests
1,857 miles
Average per year
774 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 60,008 miles
  • 2021 – 58,151 miles
  • 2020 – 57,527 miles
  • 2019 – 57,020 miles
  • 2018 – 56,971 miles
  • 2017 – 56,571 miles
  • 2016 – 56,142 miles
  • 2015 – 55,406 miles
  • 2014 – 54,824 miles
  • 2013 – 53,994 miles
  • 2012 – 53,218 miles
  • 2011 – 52,273 miles
  • 2009 – 50,410 miles
  • 2008 – 49,611 miles
  • 2007 – 48,629 miles
  • 2006 – 47,609 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass60,008 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass60,008 miles (+1,857)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    60,008 miles
    Test number
    528243977074
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass58,151 miles (+16)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    58,151 miles
    Test number
    148347606562
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail58,135 miles (+608)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,135 miles
    Test number
    592698468371
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass57,527 miles (+507)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    57,527 miles
    Test number
    136542999211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass57,020 miles (+49)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    57,020 miles
    Test number
    946327872354
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass56,971 miles (+400)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    56,971 miles
    Test number
    520176065280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass56,571 miles (+429)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    56,571 miles
    Test number
    162042716524

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass56,142 miles (+736)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    56,142 miles
    Test number
    834339234106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass55,406 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    55,406 miles
    Test number
    926697435029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail55,406 miles (+582)3 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,406 miles
    Test number
    485125235061
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • DangerousOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

  11. Pass54,824 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    54,824 miles
    Test number
    527085044061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail54,824 miles (+830)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,824 miles
    Test number
    338403344080
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass53,994 miles (+776)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    53,994 miles
    Test number
    906914643035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass53,218 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    53,218 miles
    Test number
    428047242054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail53,218 miles (+945)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,218 miles
    Test number
    896377442000
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass52,273 miles (+1,863)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    52,273 miles
    Test number
    906639741027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass50,410 miles (+799)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    50,410 miles
    Test number
    330666689027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass49,611 miles (+982)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    49,611 miles
    Test number
    920776788093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass48,629 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    48,629 miles
    Test number
    181757387403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail48,629 miles (+1,020)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,629 miles
    Test number
    782670287029
    • FailureNearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

  21. Pass47,609 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    47,609 miles
    Test number
    152193086409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T179 SPB

Does T179 SPB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T179 SPB expired on 28 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T179 SPB?
The MOT on T179 SPB expired on 28 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T179 SPB done?
T179 SPB was recorded at 60,008 miles at its MOT on 29 Mar 2022, an average of 774 miles a year.
Has T179 SPB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T179 SPB has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Feb 2021.
Has the mileage on T179 SPB 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 T179 SPB find?
T179 SPB passed its latest MOT on 29 Mar 2022 with 3 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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