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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,498 cc

T31 WABMOT history

T31 WAB is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 30 Oct 2009. Its MOT expired on 31 Jan 2026 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 105,954 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jan 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 31 Jan 2026
Mileage
105,954 mi
At MOT on 28 Jan 2026
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,827 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T31 WAB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
30 Oct 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Jan 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

T31 WAB was last recorded at 105,954 miles on 28 Jan 2026, 7,582 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,372 miles · 31 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
7,582 miles
Average per year
6,827 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 105,954 miles
  • 2025 – 98,372 miles
  • 2024 – 90,466 miles
  • 2023 – 83,848 miles
  • 2022 – 74,807 miles
  • 2021 – 71,007 miles
  • 2020 – 66,961 miles
  • 2019 – 62,359 miles
  • 2018 – 53,772 miles
  • 2017 – 44,674 miles
  • 2016 – 36,352 miles
  • 2015 – 28,197 miles
  • 2014 – 22,069 miles
  • 2013 – 20,773 miles
  • 2012 – 15,082 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail105,954 miles
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front and rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit !!! (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear brake discs pitted

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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Oil level on minimum

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2025

Full MOT history

20 tests since 6 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail105,954 miles (+7,582)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,954 miles
    Test number
    679168728277
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front and rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit !!! (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs pitted
  2. Pass98,372 miles (+133)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    98,372 miles
    Test number
    255435354741
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil level on minimum
  3. Fail98,239 miles (+7,773)2 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,239 miles
    Test number
    831107313124
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil level on minimum
  4. Pass90,466 miles (+6,618)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    90,466 miles
    Test number
    880944865390
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • 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))
  5. Pass83,848 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    83,848 miles
    Test number
    172854150276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail83,847 miles (+9,040)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,847 miles
    Test number
    256020548275
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Items removed from driver's view prior to test
  7. Pass74,807 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    74,807 miles
    Test number
    335035508006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail74,807 miles (+3,800)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,807 miles
    Test number
    791124040097
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Outer Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass71,007 miles (+4,046)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    71,007 miles
    Test number
    335626934368
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  10. Pass66,961 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    66,961 miles
    Test number
    192639628815
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Fail66,961 miles (+4,602)2 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,961 miles
    Test number
    181726907887
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousService brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryService brake binding but not excessively all brakes (1.2.1 (f))
  12. Pass62,359 miles (+8,587)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    62,359 miles
    Test number
    687933483324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass53,772 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    53,772 miles
    Test number
    248363844044
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s+o/s (3.5.1i)
  14. Fail53,772 miles (+9,098)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,772 miles
    Test number
    192704860515
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s+o/s (3.5.1i)
  15. Pass44,674 miles (+8,322)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    44,674 miles
    Test number
    819864649061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass36,352 miles (+8,155)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    36,352 miles
    Test number
    969160402122
    • AdvisoryChilds seats fitted in rear
  17. Pass28,197 miles (+6,128)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    28,197 miles
    Test number
    445936585010
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  18. Pass22,069 miles (+1,296)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    22,069 miles
    Test number
    299130194046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass20,773 miles (+5,691)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    20,773 miles
    Test number
    226162593257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass15,082 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    15,082 miles
    Test number
    696650682259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T31 WAB

Does T31 WAB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T31 WAB expired on 31 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T31 WAB?
The MOT on T31 WAB expired on 31 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T31 WAB done?
T31 WAB was recorded at 105,954 miles at its MOT on 28 Jan 2026, an average of 6,827 miles a year.
Has T31 WAB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T31 WAB has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on T31 WAB 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 T31 WAB find?
T31 WAB failed its latest MOT on 28 Jan 2026 with 4 major defects and 5 advisories: engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction; nearside front shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak; nearside rear brake pipe excessively corroded, and 6 more.

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