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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,397 cc

T281 NLDMOT history

T281 NLD is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 8 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 30 Nov 2024 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 61,140 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Nov 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Nov 2024
Mileage
61,140 mi
At MOT on 27 Nov 2023
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
2,036 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T281 NLD
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
8 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
27 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T281 NLD was last recorded at 61,140 miles on 27 Nov 2023, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
61,139 miles · 22 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
2,036 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 61,140 miles
  • 2022 – 50,076 miles
  • 2021 – 43,149 miles
  • 2020 – 41,947 miles
  • 2019 – 40,678 miles
  • 2018 – 39,406 miles
  • 2017 – 38,603 miles
  • 2016 – 37,818 miles
  • 2015 – 36,995 miles
  • 2014 – 35,775 miles
  • 2013 – 34,642 miles
  • 2012 – 33,541 miles
  • 2011 – 32,455 miles
  • 2010 – 31,402 miles
  • 2009 – 29,837 miles
  • 2008 – 28,485 miles
  • 2007 – 26,907 miles
  • 2006 – 25,676 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass61,140 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2008–2013

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2013

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

29 tests since 26 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass61,140 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    61,140 miles
    Test number
    882040319878
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail61,139 miles (+11,063)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,139 miles
    Test number
    653153369146
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Outer Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass50,076 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    50,076 miles
    Test number
    395532630062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail50,076 miles (+6,927)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,076 miles
    Test number
    111833266221
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass43,149 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    43,149 miles
    Test number
    222695942829

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail43,149 miles (+1,202)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,149 miles
    Test number
    100578334546
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorHeadlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps headlight switch so worn that it selects main beam randomly (4.1.3 (a))

  7. Pass41,947 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    41,947 miles
    Test number
    200403436073
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside & nearside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail41,947 miles (+1,269)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,947 miles
    Test number
    765309998444
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside & nearside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass40,678 miles (+1,272)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    40,678 miles
    Test number
    172879270610

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass39,406 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    39,406 miles
    Test number
    443416878863
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  11. Fail39,406 miles (+803)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,406 miles
    Test number
    791643119447
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  12. Pass38,603 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    38,603 miles
    Test number
    934786968202
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays & covers fitted

  13. Fail38,603 miles (+785)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,603 miles
    Test number
    454237932092
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays & covers fitted

  14. Pass37,818 miles (+823)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    37,818 miles
    Test number
    839103891345
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded & rear support bracket detached, but system adequately supported
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays & engine covers fitted

  15. Pass36,995 miles (+1,220)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    36,995 miles
    Test number
    839967175199
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteExhaust system corroded

  16. Pass35,775 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    35,775 miles
    Test number
    418689674166
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteExhaust system corroded

  17. Fail35,775 miles (+1,133)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,775 miles
    Test number
    325485474112
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteExhaust system corroded

  18. Pass34,642 miles (+1,101)5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    34,642 miles
    Test number
    646334863182
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBrake pipes coated in grease at time of test
    • NoteExhaust system corroded, exhaust supports have been modified in the past but still adequately supporting system.

  19. Pass33,541 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    33,541 miles
    Test number
    339418972114
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Fail33,541 miles (+1,086)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,541 miles
    Test number
    856617972128
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass32,455 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    32,455 miles
    Test number
    195351871101
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteSlight oil leak at diff

  22. Fail32,451 miles (+1,049)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,451 miles
    Test number
    876261571184
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre cracked on inside
    • NoteSlight oil leak at diff

  23. Pass31,402 miles (+1,565)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    31,402 miles
    Test number
    412392270105
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Pass29,837 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    29,837 miles
    Test number
    401163879168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail29,837 miles (+1,352)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,837 miles
    Test number
    314503079187
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  26. Pass28,485 miles (+1,578)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    28,485 miles
    Test number
    823706278168
    • DangerousN/s/r inner tyre sidewall split+perrished
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  27. Pass26,907 miles (+1,231)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    26,907 miles
    Test number
    493126377132
    • NoteSide wall of o.s.r.tyre cracked

  28. Pass25,676 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    25,676 miles
    Test number
    411588476114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail25,676 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,676 miles
    Test number
    902077376179
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Questions about T281 NLD

Does T281 NLD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T281 NLD expired on 30 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T281 NLD?
The MOT on T281 NLD expired on 30 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T281 NLD done?
T281 NLD was recorded at 61,140 miles at its MOT on 27 Nov 2023, an average of 2,036 miles a year.
Has T281 NLD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T281 NLD has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on T281 NLD 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 T281 NLD find?
T281 NLD passed its latest MOT on 27 Nov 2023 with 1 advisory: offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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