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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,397 cc

T242 KDTMOT history

T242 KDT is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 27 Mar 2023 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 168,663 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Mar 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Mar 2023
Mileage
168,663 mi
At MOT on 17 Mar 2022
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,458 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T242 KDT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,397 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
17 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T242 KDT was last recorded at 168,663 miles on 17 Mar 2022, 4,928 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Mar 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
163,735 miles · 22 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
4,928 miles
Average per year
5,458 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 168,663 miles
  • 2021 – 163,735 miles
  • 2020 – 160,948 miles
  • 2019 – 156,211 miles
  • 2018 – 152,025 miles
  • 2017 – 146,525 miles
  • 2016 – 142,294 miles
  • 2015 – 137,483 miles
  • 2014 – 131,835 miles
  • 2013 – 125,409 miles
  • 2012 – 121,275 miles
  • 2011 – 115,079 miles
  • 2010 – 108,239 miles
  • 2008 – 95,803 miles
  • 2007 – 88,102 miles
  • 2006 – 81,168 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,663 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material as marked (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement osf and nsf wishbone front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2012

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

24 tests since 6 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass168,663 miles (+4,928)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    168,663 miles
    Test number
    792497893990
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material as marked (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement osf and nsf wishbone front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass163,735 miles (+2,787)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    163,735 miles
    Test number
    953332563346
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass160,948 miles (+4,737)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    160,948 miles
    Test number
    699435023566

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass156,211 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    156,211 miles
    Test number
    768323444605
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both side (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side Forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box and is corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

  5. Fail156,211 miles (+4,186)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,211 miles
    Test number
    493491867355
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both side (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side Forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box and is corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

  6. Pass152,025 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    152,025 miles
    Test number
    331470173911
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion under (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust backbox is corroded and minor damdge
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  7. Fail152,023 miles (+5,498)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,023 miles
    Test number
    671482874906
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion under (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust backbox is corroded and minor damdge
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  8. Pass146,525 miles (+4,231)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    146,525 miles
    Test number
    855040150460
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust backbox is corroded

  9. Pass142,294 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    142,294 miles
    Test number
    358315384873
    • AdvisoryExhaust backbox outer skin is corroded

  10. Fail142,294 miles (+4,811)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,294 miles
    Test number
    171160037923
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust backbox outer skin is corroded
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Pass137,483 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    137,483 miles
    Test number
    179754585452
    • NoteExhaust box has corrosion

  12. Fail137,483 miles (+5,648)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,483 miles
    Test number
    615844485038
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteExhaust box has corrosion

  13. Pass131,835 miles (+6,426)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    131,835 miles
    Test number
    486616454019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass125,409 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    125,409 miles
    Test number
    355612733041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail125,409 miles (+4,134)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,409 miles
    Test number
    466559723096
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass121,275 miles (+6,196)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    121,275 miles
    Test number
    417416222094
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass115,079 miles (+6,840)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    115,079 miles
    Test number
    997691311086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass108,239 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    108,239 miles
    Test number
    530032210002
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  19. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    930059819101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass95,803 miles (+6)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    95,803 miles
    Test number
    162615068430
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edge.
    • NoteBoth wiper blades starting to split.
    • NoteNear side rear centre spring cap advance corrosion.

  21. Fail95,797 miles (+7,695)3 failures4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,797 miles
    Test number
    842063168046
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edge.
    • NoteBoth wiper blades starting to split.
    • NoteNear side rear centre spring cap advance corrosion.

  22. Pass88,102 miles (+6,934)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    88,102 miles
    Test number
    922572657061
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  23. Pass81,168 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    81,168 miles
    Test number
    643606166051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail81,168 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,168 miles
    Test number
    991335766009
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about T242 KDT

Does T242 KDT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T242 KDT expired on 27 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T242 KDT?
The MOT on T242 KDT expired on 27 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T242 KDT done?
T242 KDT was recorded at 168,663 miles at its MOT on 17 Mar 2022, an average of 5,458 miles a year.
Has T242 KDT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T242 KDT has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Mar 2019.
Has the mileage on T242 KDT 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 T242 KDT find?
T242 KDT passed its latest MOT on 17 Mar 2022 with 5 advisories: nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material as marked, and 2 more.

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