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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

T343 LLEMOT history

T343 LLE is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 26 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 1 Feb 2023 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 137,076 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Feb 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Feb 2023
Mileage
137,076 mi
At MOT on 2 Feb 2022
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,222 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T343 LLE
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
26 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
2 Feb 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T343 LLE was last recorded at 137,076 miles on 2 Feb 2022, 2,918 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Mar 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,158 miles · 25 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
2,918 miles
Average per year
5,222 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 137,076 miles
  • 2021 – 134,158 miles
  • 2020 – 130,367 miles
  • 2019 – 126,185 miles
  • 2018 – 122,016 miles
  • 2017 – 118,197 miles
  • 2016 – 113,463 miles
  • 2015 – 108,356 miles
  • 2014 – 103,313 miles
  • 2013 – 99,887 miles
  • 2012 – 94,055 miles
  • 2011 – 89,734 miles
  • 2010 – 83,135 miles
  • 2009 – 75,644 miles
  • 2008 – 68,486 miles
  • 2007 – 62,163 miles
  • 2006 – 53,809 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,076 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body corroded including brake pipes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

20 tests since 22 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,076 miles (+2,918)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    137,076 miles
    Test number
    624114026361
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body corroded including brake pipes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass134,158 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    134,158 miles
    Test number
    189852815739
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail134,158 miles (+3,791)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,158 miles
    Test number
    801822258345
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass130,367 miles (+4,182)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    130,367 miles
    Test number
    382323450101
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  5. Pass126,185 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    126,185 miles
    Test number
    575854568085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail126,184 miles (+4,168)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,184 miles
    Test number
    334604277543
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

  7. Pass122,016 miles (+3,819)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    122,016 miles
    Test number
    921019779814

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass118,197 miles (+4,734)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    118,197 miles
    Test number
    482495582339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass113,463 miles (+5,107)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    113,463 miles
    Test number
    486476214367
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass108,356 miles (+5,043)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    108,356 miles
    Test number
    947287175084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass103,313 miles (+3,426)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    103,313 miles
    Test number
    159887274418
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass99,887 miles (+5,832)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    99,887 miles
    Test number
    606595483068
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  13. Pass94,055 miles (+4,321)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    94,055 miles
    Test number
    896173772073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass89,734 miles (+6,599)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    89,734 miles
    Test number
    109508781087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass83,135 miles (+7,491)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    83,135 miles
    Test number
    390557070093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass75,644 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    75,644 miles
    Test number
    501273689041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail75,644 miles (+7,158)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,644 miles
    Test number
    262463789034
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  18. Pass68,486 miles (+6,323)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    68,486 miles
    Test number
    112488788090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass62,163 miles (+8,354)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    62,163 miles
    Test number
    613484257026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass53,809 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    53,809 miles
    Test number
    152953556098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T343 LLE

Does T343 LLE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T343 LLE expired on 1 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T343 LLE?
The MOT on T343 LLE expired on 1 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T343 LLE done?
T343 LLE was recorded at 137,076 miles at its MOT on 2 Feb 2022, an average of 5,222 miles a year.
Has T343 LLE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T343 LLE has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on T343 LLE 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 T343 LLE find?
T343 LLE passed its latest MOT on 2 Feb 2022 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body corroded including brake pipes.

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