Mercedes-Benz A-Class
Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,397 cc
T23 LEJMOT history
T23 LEJ is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 21 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 49,346 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 2 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 49,346 mi
- At MOT on 28 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 29
- 20 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 1,516 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T23 LEJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- A-Class
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,397 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 21 Jun 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 2 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 28 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T23 LEJ was last recorded at 49,346 miles on 28 May 2026, 569 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 48,777 miles · 3 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 569 miles
- Average per year
- 1,516 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 49,346 miles
- 2025 – 48,777 miles
- 2024 – 48,166 miles
- 2022 – 46,550 miles
- 2021 – 45,189 miles
- 2020 – 43,980 miles
- 2019 – 42,239 miles
- 2018 – 41,090 miles
- 2017 – 37,780 miles
- 2016 – 34,978 miles
- 2015 – 34,154 miles
- 2014 – 32,440 miles
- 2013 – 31,192 miles
- 2012 – 29,616 miles
- 2011 – 28,410 miles
- 2010 – 26,745 miles
- 2009 – 25,411 miles
- 2008 – 23,056 miles
- 2007 – 20,854 miles
- 2006 – 18,653 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass49,346 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2025
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
29 tests since 1 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass49,346 miles (+569)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 49,346 miles
- Test number
- 166337304528
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,777 miles (+18)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 48,777 miles
- Test number
- 850877113044
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail48,759 miles (+593)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,759 miles
- Test number
- 579524655459
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass48,166 miles (+1,616)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2025
- Odometer
- 48,166 miles
- Test number
- 583368356018
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass46,550 miles (+3)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 46,550 miles
- Test number
- 991059564679
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Fail46,547 miles (+1,358)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,547 miles
- Test number
- 991974445875
- DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorFront Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Pass45,189 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 45,189 miles
- Test number
- 780747729876
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail45,189 miles (+34)1 dangerous3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,189 miles
- Test number
- 492591314484
- DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Fail45,155 miles (+1,175)2 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,155 miles
- Test number
- 840606590028
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
- AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
Pass43,980 miles (+27)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 43,980 miles
- Test number
- 671078769362
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail43,953 miles (+1,714)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,953 miles
- Test number
- 543700707313
- MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass42,239 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 42,239 miles
- Test number
- 254561524970
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail42,239 miles (+1,149)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,239 miles
- Test number
- 693913666331
- Repaired at testUndertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Pass41,090 miles (+3,310)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 41,090 miles
- Test number
- 681581225886
- AdvisoryNearside rear tyre perished; small cracks around the tyre side-wall.
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass37,780 miles (+2,802)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 37,780 miles
- Test number
- 546036416614
- AdvisoryEngine covered with air cleaner box
- AdvisoryEngine covered with air cleaner box
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Pass34,978 miles (+65)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 34,978 miles
- Test number
- 463911482693
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail34,913 miles (+759)2 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 34,913 miles
- Test number
- 787903023627
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass34,154 miles (+129)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 34,154 miles
- Test number
- 555522765165
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail34,025 miles (+1,585)1 dangerous7 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 34,025 miles
- Test number
- 848936255121
- DangerousOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- 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)
Pass32,440 miles (+1,248)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 32,440 miles
- Test number
- 507857854102
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,192 miles (+1,576)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 31,192 miles
- Test number
- 697827453140
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,616 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 29,616 miles
- Test number
- 936256092028
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail29,616 miles (+1,206)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 29,616 miles
- Test number
- 769666092043
- FailureNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass28,410 miles (+1,665)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 28,410 miles
- Test number
- 895859891031
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,745 miles (+1,334)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 26,745 miles
- Test number
- 414939790086
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,411 miles (+2,355)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 25,411 miles
- Test number
- 152498899012
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,056 miles (+2,202)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 23,056 miles
- Test number
- 950566198096
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,854 miles (+2,201)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 20,854 miles
- Test number
- 643715097066
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,653 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 18,653 miles
- Test number
- 124240066049
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T23 LEJ
- Does T23 LEJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T23 LEJ is valid until 2 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T23 LEJ?
- The MOT on T23 LEJ is valid until 2 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T23 LEJ done?
- T23 LEJ was recorded at 49,346 miles at its MOT on 28 May 2026, an average of 1,516 miles a year.
- Has T23 LEJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T23 LEJ has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 22 May 2025.
- Has the mileage on T23 LEJ 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 T23 LEJ find?
- T23 LEJ passed its latest MOT on 28 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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