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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,796 cc

T26 EABMOT history

T26 EAB is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 31 Oct 2012. Its MOT is valid until 10 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 115,484 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Jan 2027
Mileage
115,484 mi
At MOT on 7 Jan 2026
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,902 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T26 EAB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
31 Oct 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T26 EAB was last recorded at 115,484 miles on 7 Jan 2026, 9,413 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,071 miles · 3 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
9,413 miles
Average per year
7,902 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 115,484 miles
  • 2025 – 106,071 miles
  • 2024 – 101,419 miles
  • 2023 – 95,199 miles
  • 2022 – 88,534 miles
  • 2020 – 81,599 miles
  • 2019 – 64,064 miles
  • 2018 – 48,982 miles
  • 2016 – 42,068 miles
  • 2015 – 35,655 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,484 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

15 tests since 1 Dec 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,484 miles (+9,413)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    115,484 miles
    Test number
    539256896441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass106,071 miles (+4,652)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    106,071 miles
    Test number
    706056514358
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass101,419 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    101,419 miles
    Test number
    755753048576
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail101,415 miles (+6,216)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,415 miles
    Test number
    301234871975
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass95,199 miles (+27)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    95,199 miles
    Test number
    960107217922
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Fail95,172 miles (+6,638)1 dangerous5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,172 miles
    Test number
    579338841378
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  7. Pass88,534 miles (+6,935)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    88,534 miles
    Test number
    185909218719
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass81,599 miles (+4,079)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    81,599 miles
    Test number
    973864304981
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass77,520 miles (+13,456)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    77,520 miles
    Test number
    623851998555
    • AdvisoryAll brake pads wearing thin

  10. Pass64,064 miles (+15,082)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    64,064 miles
    Test number
    228504797567

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass48,982 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    48,982 miles
    Test number
    962239079847
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail48,982 miles (+6,914)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,982 miles
    Test number
    966819127850
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass42,068 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    42,068 miles
    Test number
    892898620312
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Fail42,068 miles (+6,413)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,068 miles
    Test number
    145896447680
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass35,655 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    35,655 miles
    Test number
    859515872226
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T26 EAB

Does T26 EAB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T26 EAB is valid until 10 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T26 EAB?
The MOT on T26 EAB is valid until 10 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T26 EAB done?
T26 EAB was recorded at 115,484 miles at its MOT on 7 Jan 2026, an average of 7,902 miles a year.
Has T26 EAB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T26 EAB has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on T26 EAB 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 T26 EAB find?
T26 EAB passed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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