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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,397 cc

T26 SUNMOT history

T26 SUN is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 30 Apr 2003. Its MOT expired on 30 Jul 2024 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 81,813 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jul 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Jul 2024
Mileage
81,813 mi
At MOT on 28 Jul 2022
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,112 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T26 SUN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,397 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 Apr 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
27 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T26 SUN was last recorded at 81,813 miles on 28 Jul 2022, 3,527 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jul 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,286 miles · 26 Jul 2021
Between the last two tests
3,527 miles
Average per year
4,112 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 81,813 miles
  • 2021 – 78,286 miles
  • 2020 – 76,225 miles
  • 2019 – 72,935 miles
  • 2018 – 69,788 miles
  • 2017 – 63,132 miles
  • 2016 – 59,747 miles
  • 2015 – 55,023 miles
  • 2014 – 50,772 miles
  • 2013 – 47,702 miles
  • 2012 – 42,808 miles
  • 2011 – 37,738 miles
  • 2010 – 32,740 miles
  • 2009 – 26,835 miles
  • 2008 – 23,956 miles
  • 2007 – 19,876 miles
  • 2006 – 14,969 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryFront wipers slight smear
  • AdvisoryOil leak

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 Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2011

Full MOT history

27 tests since 25 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    505681225705
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront wipers slight smear
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  2. Pass81,813 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    81,813 miles
    Test number
    525869847859
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  3. Fail81,813 miles (+3,527)1 repaired2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,813 miles
    Test number
    757928280631
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  4. Pass78,286 miles (+2,061)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    78,286 miles
    Test number
    307360486957
    • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  5. Pass76,225 miles (+3,290)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    76,225 miles
    Test number
    566176130838
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Pass72,935 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    72,935 miles
    Test number
    993983668924

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail72,935 miles (+3,147)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,935 miles
    Test number
    195821810021
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
  8. Pass69,788 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2019
    Odometer
    69,788 miles
    Test number
    989762509184
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
  9. Fail69,788 miles (+6,656)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,788 miles
    Test number
    378912494386
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
  10. Pass63,132 miles (+3,385)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2018
    Odometer
    63,132 miles
    Test number
    451788412154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass59,747 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2017
    Odometer
    59,747 miles
    Test number
    357487059712
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySlight auto.fluid leak around gearbox
  12. Fail59,747 miles (+4,724)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,747 miles
    Test number
    165179425589
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. 195/55r15 and not 195/50r15 (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryEngine management lamp stays on
    • AdvisorySlight auto.fluid leak around gearbox
  13. Pass55,023 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2016
    Odometer
    55,023 miles
    Test number
    706609635125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail55,023 miles (+4,251)5 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,023 miles
    Test number
    958099535153
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  15. Pass50,772 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    50,772 miles
    Test number
    167869414136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail50,772 miles (+3,070)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,772 miles
    Test number
    289568614450
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
  17. Pass47,702 miles5 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    47,702 miles
    Test number
    275631303420
    • NoteBoth rear brake pipes corroded close to limit
    • NoteFront wiper slightly torn
    • NoteNs mirror damage
    • NoteOsf brake pipe corroded close to limit
    • NoteSteering knock
  18. Fail47,702 miles (+4,894)1 failure4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,702 miles
    Test number
    346431103133
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteBoth rear brake pipes corroded close to limit
    • NoteFront wiper slightly torn
    • NoteOsf brake pipe corroded close to limit
    • NoteSteering knock
  19. Pass42,808 miles (+5,070)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    42,808 miles
    Test number
    936053702104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass37,738 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    37,738 miles
    Test number
    838352801176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail37,733 miles (+4,993)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,733 miles
    Test number
    475681101180
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  22. Pass32,740 miles (+5,905)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    32,740 miles
    Test number
    693489390001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass26,835 miles (+2,879)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    26,835 miles
    Test number
    454357999041
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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)
  24. Pass23,956 miles (+4,080)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    23,956 miles
    Test number
    820225218141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass19,876 miles (+4,907)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    19,876 miles
    Test number
    711184217125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass14,969 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    14,969 miles
    Test number
    374905116110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass14,969 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    14,969 miles
    Test number
    302577616188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T26 SUN

Does T26 SUN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T26 SUN expired on 30 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T26 SUN?
The MOT on T26 SUN expired on 30 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T26 SUN done?
T26 SUN was recorded at 81,813 miles at its MOT on 28 Jul 2022, an average of 4,112 miles a year.
Has T26 SUN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T26 SUN has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on T26 SUN 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 SUN find?
T26 SUN passed its latest MOT on 27 Jul 2023 with 5 advisories: front coil spring corroded both; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 2 more.

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