Mercedes-Benz A-Class
Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,397 cc
T261 BJWMOT history
T261 BJW is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 31 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 29 May 2024 and it has passed 18 of 18 MOT tests, with 147,144 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 May 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 29 May 2024
- Mileage
- 147,144 mi
- At MOT on 30 May 2023
- MOT tests
- 18
- 18 passed · 0 failed
- Per year
- 5,238 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T261 BJW
- 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
- 31 Mar 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 29 May 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 30 May 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
T261 BJW was last recorded at 147,144 miles on 30 May 2023, 3,756 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 May 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 143,388 miles · 26 May 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 3,756 miles
- Average per year
- 5,238 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 147,144 miles
- 2022 – 143,388 miles
- 2021 – 139,947 miles
- 2020 – 135,314 miles
- 2019 – 128,725 miles
- 2018 – 122,682 miles
- 2017 – 117,200 miles
- 2016 – 111,248 miles
- 2015 – 105,271 miles
- 2014 – 100,155 miles
- 2013 – 95,533 miles
- 2012 – 89,075 miles
- 2011 – 84,439 miles
- 2010 – 79,716 miles
- 2009 – 75,385 miles
- 2008 – 70,774 miles
- 2007 – 64,088 miles
- 2006 – 56,997 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel arch and inner arch corroded
- AdvisoryRear wheel arch corroded and inner arch
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
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2016
Full MOT history
18 tests since 14 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass147,144 miles (+3,756)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2024
- Odometer
- 147,144 miles
- Test number
- 527649972632
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel arch and inner arch corroded
- AdvisoryRear wheel arch corroded and inner arch
Pass143,388 miles (+3,441)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2023
- Odometer
- 143,388 miles
- Test number
- 545047494619
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySubframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension unit damaged but not to excess Slight leak (5.3.5 (b) (i))
Pass139,947 miles (+4,633)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2022
- Odometer
- 139,947 miles
- Test number
- 750186545696
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
Pass135,314 miles (+6,589)
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2021
- Odometer
- 135,314 miles
- Test number
- 358198731928
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass128,725 miles (+6,043)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 128,725 miles
- Test number
- 554697211811
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass122,682 miles (+5,482)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 122,682 miles
- Test number
- 683082211887
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass117,200 miles (+5,952)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 117,200 miles
- Test number
- 891346704259
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass111,248 miles (+5,977)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 111,248 miles
- Test number
- 966588195528
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass105,271 miles (+5,116)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 105,271 miles
- Test number
- 956766285039
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass100,155 miles (+4,622)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 100,155 miles
- Test number
- 656653184066
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass95,533 miles (+6,458)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 95,533 miles
- Test number
- 345838273012
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteFRont subframe corroding
Pass89,075 miles (+4,636)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 89,075 miles
- Test number
- 527710682095
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,439 miles (+4,723)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 84,439 miles
- Test number
- 626482081087
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,716 miles (+4,331)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 79,716 miles
- Test number
- 314563080095
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,385 miles (+4,611)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 75,385 miles
- Test number
- 524662679070
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,774 miles (+6,686)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 70,774 miles
- Test number
- 831634678099
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass64,088 miles (+7,091)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 64,088 miles
- Test number
- 501402377047
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,997 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 56,997 miles
- Test number
- 713593076081
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T261 BJW
- Does T261 BJW currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T261 BJW expired on 29 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T261 BJW?
- The MOT on T261 BJW expired on 29 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T261 BJW done?
- T261 BJW was recorded at 147,144 miles at its MOT on 30 May 2023, an average of 5,238 miles a year.
- Has T261 BJW ever failed its MOT?
- No. T261 BJW has passed all 18 of its MOT tests on record.
- Has the mileage on T261 BJW 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 T261 BJW find?
- T261 BJW passed its latest MOT on 30 May 2023 with 3 advisories: front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both; nearside rear wheel arch and inner arch corroded; rear wheel arch corroded and inner arch.
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