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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,397 cc

T229 LOAMOT history

T229 LOA is a green petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 2 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 29 Apr 2022 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 53,036 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Apr 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Apr 2022
Mileage
53,036 mi
At MOT on 9 Apr 2022
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,851 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T229 LOA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,397 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
2 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Apr 2022
Latest MOT test
9 Apr 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

T229 LOA was last recorded at 53,036 miles on 9 Apr 2022, 1,422 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Apr 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
51,614 miles · 15 Apr 2021
Between the last two tests
1,422 miles
Average per year
1,851 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 53,036 miles
  • 2021 – 51,614 miles
  • 2020 – 50,228 miles
  • 2018 – 47,297 miles
  • 2017 – 44,536 miles
  • 2016 – 42,412 miles
  • 2015 – 38,858 miles
  • 2013 – 34,558 miles
  • 2012 – 33,529 miles
  • 2011 – 32,436 miles
  • 2010 – 31,650 miles
  • 2009 – 30,025 miles
  • 2008 – 28,513 miles
  • 2007 – 26,428 miles
  • 2006 – 24,255 miles
  • 2005 – 22,232 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail53,036 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened subframe corroded near lower arm mounting point (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened o/s/f lower arm mounting point corroded and broken away from subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front 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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre just starting to wear on outer edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

21 tests since 18 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail53,036 miles (+1,422)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,036 miles
    Test number
    491595906970
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened subframe corroded near lower arm mounting point (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened o/s/f lower arm mounting point corroded and broken away from subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass51,614 miles (+97)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    51,614 miles
    Test number
    466207435177
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre just starting to wear on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Fail51,517 miles (+1,289)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,517 miles
    Test number
    690566220099
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre silencer leaking (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre just starting to wear on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass50,228 miles (+11)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    50,228 miles
    Test number
    435373987487
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Fail50,217 miles (+2,920)1 dangerous4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,217 miles
    Test number
    371748490179
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass47,297 miles (+2,761)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    47,297 miles
    Test number
    433505611055
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass44,536 miles (+2,124)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    44,536 miles
    Test number
    677877862693
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear both tyres perished on edges

  8. Pass42,412 miles (+3,554)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    42,412 miles
    Test number
    823989254176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass38,858 miles (+1,302)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    38,858 miles
    Test number
    858955505277
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  10. Pass37,556 miles (+2,998)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    37,556 miles
    Test number
    267135275084
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass34,558 miles (+135)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    34,558 miles
    Test number
    479035823214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail34,423 miles (+894)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,423 miles
    Test number
    947518913256
    • FailureOffside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass33,529 miles (+1,093)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    33,529 miles
    Test number
    138710622284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass32,436 miles (+786)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    32,436 miles
    Test number
    488240031239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass31,650 miles (+1,625)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    31,650 miles
    Test number
    830301630299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass30,025 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    30,025 miles
    Test number
    572224229247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail30,011 miles (+1,498)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,011 miles
    Test number
    291713629295
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  18. Pass28,513 miles (+2,085)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    28,513 miles
    Test number
    520244718263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass26,428 miles (+2,173)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    26,428 miles
    Test number
    913642917215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass24,255 miles (+2,023)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    24,255 miles
    Test number
    501593316292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass22,232 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    22,232 miles
    Test number
    742410235264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T229 LOA

Does T229 LOA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T229 LOA expired on 29 Apr 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T229 LOA?
The MOT on T229 LOA expired on 29 Apr 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T229 LOA done?
T229 LOA was recorded at 53,036 miles at its MOT on 9 Apr 2022, an average of 1,851 miles a year.
Has T229 LOA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T229 LOA has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on T229 LOA 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 T229 LOA find?
T229 LOA failed its latest MOT on 9 Apr 2022 with 5 major defects and 4 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn; nearside front shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak; offside front lower sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened subframe corroded near lower arm mounting point, and 6 more.

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