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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,397 cc

T243 LOFMOT history

T243 LOF is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 1 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 8 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 60,670 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Dec 2026
Mileage
60,670 mi
At MOT on 3 Dec 2025
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,520 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T243 LOF
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
1 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T243 LOF was last recorded at 60,670 miles on 3 Dec 2025, 5,096 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
55,574 miles · 22 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
5,096 miles
Average per year
2,520 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 60,670 miles
  • 2024 – 55,574 miles
  • 2023 – 46,177 miles
  • 2022 – 42,883 miles
  • 2021 – 36,691 miles
  • 2020 – 32,862 miles
  • 2019 – 29,343 miles
  • 2018 – 23,863 miles
  • 2017 – 21,303 miles
  • 2016 – 16,410 miles
  • 2011 – 16,348 miles
  • 2010 – 15,278 miles
  • 2009 – 14,131 miles
  • 2008 – 12,508 miles
  • 2007 – 11,087 miles
  • 2006 – 10,141 miles
  • 2005 – 9,170 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass60,670 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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 Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

24 tests since 23 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass60,670 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    60,670 miles
    Test number
    692256426084
    • 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))

  2. Fail60,670 miles (+5,096)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,670 miles
    Test number
    272662505359
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  3. Pass55,574 miles (+9,397)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    55,574 miles
    Test number
    609797009638
    • 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))

  4. Pass46,177 miles (+3,294)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    46,177 miles
    Test number
    693571154371
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass42,883 miles (+6,192)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    42,883 miles
    Test number
    214249658814
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass36,691 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    36,691 miles
    Test number
    823307096440
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail36,691 miles (+3,829)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,691 miles
    Test number
    100291271892
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass32,862 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    32,862 miles
    Test number
    383964989401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail32,862 miles (+3,519)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,862 miles
    Test number
    162825513368
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

  10. Pass29,343 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    29,343 miles
    Test number
    764736360914

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail29,343 miles (+5,480)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,343 miles
    Test number
    906670805670
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished/cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass23,863 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    23,863 miles
    Test number
    288546482913

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail23,862 miles (+2,559)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,862 miles
    Test number
    459489802940
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass21,303 miles (+4,893)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    21,303 miles
    Test number
    564541145993
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  15. Pass16,410 miles (+62)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    16,410 miles
    Test number
    158249696473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass16,348 miles (+1,070)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    16,348 miles
    Test number
    465110521485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass15,278 miles (+1,147)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    15,278 miles
    Test number
    590718720366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass14,131 miles (+1,623)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    14,131 miles
    Test number
    550592429382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass12,508 miles (+1,421)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    12,508 miles
    Test number
    670573438366
    • NoteN/s/rear tyre has wall damage.

  20. Pass11,087 miles (+946)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    11,087 miles
    Test number
    363375967175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass10,141 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    10,141 miles
    Test number
    461715046170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail10,141 miles (+971)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,141 miles
    Test number
    921465746105
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  23. Pass9,170 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    9,170 miles
    Test number
    631475675172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail9,150 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,150 miles
    Test number
    243284675452
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Questions about T243 LOF

Does T243 LOF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T243 LOF is valid until 8 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T243 LOF?
The MOT on T243 LOF is valid until 8 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T243 LOF done?
T243 LOF was recorded at 60,670 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2025, an average of 2,520 miles a year.
Has T243 LOF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T243 LOF has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on T243 LOF 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 T243 LOF find?
T243 LOF passed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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