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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

T287 NAMMOT history

T287 NAM is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 30 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 26 Sept 2021 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 120,860 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jul 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Sept 2021
Mileage
120,860 mi
At MOT on 18 Jul 2022
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,628 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T287 NAM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Sept 2021
Latest MOT test
18 Jul 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

T287 NAM was last recorded at 120,860 miles on 18 Jul 2022, 1,433 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Sept 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,427 miles · 21 Sept 2020
Between the last two tests
1,433 miles
Average per year
1,628 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 120,860 miles
  • 2020 – 119,427 miles
  • 2019 – 118,267 miles
  • 2018 – 116,906 miles
  • 2017 – 115,790 miles
  • 2016 – 114,581 miles
  • 2015 – 112,873 miles
  • 2014 – 111,502 miles
  • 2013 – 110,055 miles
  • 2012 – 108,561 miles
  • 2011 – 106,671 miles
  • 2010 – 104,625 miles
  • 2009 – 101,675 miles
  • 2008 – 99,448 miles
  • 2007 – 97,886 miles
  • 2006 – 95,897 miles
  • 2005 – 93,478 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail120,860 miles
  • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bushing has excessive displacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bushing has excessive displacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm. remaining (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust mounting is corroded/detached!
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust system is badly corroded!

What MOT failures 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 Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 22 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail120,860 miles (+1,433)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,860 miles
    Test number
    547176049867
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bushing has excessive displacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bushing has excessive displacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm. remaining (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust mounting is corroded/detached!
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust system is badly corroded!

  2. Pass119,427 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    119,427 miles
    Test number
    529567995627
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded.

  3. Fail119,427 miles (+1,160)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,427 miles
    Test number
    504395297321
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded.

  4. Pass118,267 miles (+1,361)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    118,267 miles
    Test number
    904058220871
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass116,906 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    116,906 miles
    Test number
    110926207835
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail116,906 miles (+1,116)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,906 miles
    Test number
    394254599275
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass115,790 miles (+1,209)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    115,790 miles
    Test number
    572527790284
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both head lights need polishing (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  8. Pass114,581 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    114,581 miles
    Test number
    552232176160
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront subframe corroded

  9. Fail114,581 miles (+1,708)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,581 miles
    Test number
    845513715500
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront subframe corroded

  10. Pass112,873 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    112,873 miles
    Test number
    501675381334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail112,870 miles (+1,368)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,870 miles
    Test number
    547282044907
    • FailureExhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

  12. Pass111,502 miles (+1,447)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    111,502 miles
    Test number
    448162954269
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass110,055 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    110,055 miles
    Test number
    399802063242
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail110,055 miles (+1,494)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,055 miles
    Test number
    616030263212
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass108,561 miles (+1,890)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    108,561 miles
    Test number
    627055652224
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass106,671 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    106,671 miles
    Test number
    499685051289
    • NoteRear brake pipes starting to corrode

  17. Fail106,671 miles (+2,046)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,671 miles
    Test number
    275605551215
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • NoteRear brake pipes starting to corrode

  18. Fail104,625 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,625 miles
    Test number
    123376050229
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  19. Pass104,625 miles (+2,950)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    104,625 miles
    Test number
    362136050231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass101,675 miles (+2,227)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    101,675 miles
    Test number
    660835549226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass99,448 miles (+1,562)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    99,448 miles
    Test number
    820232448267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass97,886 miles (+1,989)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    97,886 miles
    Test number
    383356747228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass95,897 miles (+2,419)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    95,897 miles
    Test number
    644101066259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass93,478 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    93,478 miles
    Test number
    113525565272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T287 NAM

Does T287 NAM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T287 NAM expired on 26 Sept 2021, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T287 NAM?
The MOT on T287 NAM expired on 26 Sept 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T287 NAM done?
T287 NAM was recorded at 120,860 miles at its MOT on 18 Jul 2022, an average of 1,628 miles a year.
Has T287 NAM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T287 NAM has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on T287 NAM 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 T287 NAM find?
T287 NAM failed its latest MOT on 18 Jul 2022 with 5 major defects and 3 advisories: horn not working; nearside front headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bushing has excessive displacement, and 5 more.

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