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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

T351 VAPMOT history

T351 VAP is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 5 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 4 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 44,914 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Apr 2027
Mileage
44,914 mi
At MOT on 31 Mar 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,399 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T351 VAP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
5 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T351 VAP was last recorded at 44,914 miles on 31 Mar 2026, 4,557 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
40,357 miles · 4 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
4,557 miles
Average per year
1,399 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 44,914 miles
  • 2025 – 40,357 miles
  • 2024 – 38,280 miles
  • 2023 – 34,851 miles
  • 2021 – 33,795 miles
  • 2020 – 33,144 miles
  • 2019 – 32,276 miles
  • 2018 – 26,000 miles
  • 2017 – 25,782 miles
  • 2016 – 25,782 miles
  • 2015 – 25,192 miles
  • 2014 – 24,285 miles
  • 2013 – 23,287 miles
  • 2012 – 22,638 miles
  • 2011 – 21,804 miles
  • 2010 – 21,108 miles
  • 2009 – 20,290 miles
  • 2008 – 19,405 miles
  • 2007 – 18,154 miles
  • 2006 – 16,770 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass44,914 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective beam image poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective beam image poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush de bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryEngine mil not working(pre 2003)

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Rear general corrosion to rear suspension components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

25 tests since 15 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass44,914 miles (+4,557)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    44,914 miles
    Test number
    556118784924
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective beam image poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective beam image poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush de bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine mil not working(pre 2003)

  2. Pass40,357 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    40,357 miles
    Test number
    547007986927
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear general corrosion to rear suspension components

  3. Fail40,357 miles (+2,077)3 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,357 miles
    Test number
    725160294334
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear general corrosion to rear suspension components

  4. Pass38,280 miles (+3,429)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    38,280 miles
    Test number
    227191642882
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear General corrosion to rear suspension components

  5. Pass34,851 miles (+1,056)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    34,851 miles
    Test number
    152132476182
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  6. Pass33,795 miles (+651)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    33,795 miles
    Test number
    395181896037
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin low hard to inspect fully (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to suspension components

  7. Pass33,144 miles (+868)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    33,144 miles
    Test number
    534672918755
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside front and rear (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass32,276 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    32,276 miles
    Test number
    285861140001
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres getting close to legal limit

  9. Fail32,276 miles (+6,276)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,276 miles
    Test number
    856401116556
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres getting close to legal limit

  10. Pass26,000 miles (+218)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    26,000 miles
    Test number
    306037732984
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Pass25,782 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    25,782 miles
    Test number
    207031351329
    • AdvisoryFront no plate condition

  12. Fail25,782 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,782 miles
    Test number
    986047501235
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront no plate condition

  13. Pass25,782 miles (+590)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    25,782 miles
    Test number
    744549812048
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Pass25,192 miles (+907)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    25,192 miles
    Test number
    726618545006
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Pass24,285 miles (+998)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    24,285 miles
    Test number
    329395344006
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Fail23,287 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,287 miles
    Test number
    226739623017
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  17. Pass23,287 miles (+649)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    23,287 miles
    Test number
    358559223051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass22,638 miles (+834)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    22,638 miles
    Test number
    258589332023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass21,804 miles (+696)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    21,804 miles
    Test number
    559455621035
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  20. Pass21,108 miles (+818)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    21,108 miles
    Test number
    281711540041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass20,290 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    20,290 miles
    Test number
    722163749050
    • NoteBoth front tyres inner sidewalls perished

  22. Fail20,290 miles (+885)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,290 miles
    Test number
    811333049046
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
    • NoteBoth front tyres inner sidewalls perished

  23. Pass19,405 miles (+1,251)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    19,405 miles
    Test number
    701679238045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass18,154 miles (+1,384)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    18,154 miles
    Test number
    132636437449
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perished

  25. Pass16,770 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    16,770 miles
    Test number
    461736546091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T351 VAP

Does T351 VAP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T351 VAP is valid until 4 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T351 VAP?
The MOT on T351 VAP is valid until 4 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T351 VAP done?
T351 VAP was recorded at 44,914 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2026, an average of 1,399 miles a year.
Has T351 VAP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T351 VAP has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on T351 VAP 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 T351 VAP find?
T351 VAP passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2026 with 2 minor defects and 7 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective beam image poor; offside headlamp lens slightly defective beam image poor; coil spring corroded both rear springs, and 6 more.

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