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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 1,689 cc

T3 TWEMOT history

T3 TWE is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 28 Apr 2005. Its MOT expired on 22 Mar 2026 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 77,368 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Apr 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Mar 2026
Mileage
77,368 mi
At MOT on 8 Apr 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,674 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T3 TWE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,689 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
28 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Apr 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

T3 TWE was last recorded at 77,368 miles on 8 Apr 2026, 704 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,664 miles · 21 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
704 miles
Average per year
3,674 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 77,368 miles
  • 2025 – 76,664 miles
  • 2024 – 75,808 miles
  • 2023 – 74,581 miles
  • 2022 – 73,594 miles
  • 2021 – 72,353 miles
  • 2020 – 71,293 miles
  • 2019 – 69,153 miles
  • 2018 – 66,611 miles
  • 2017 – 63,123 miles
  • 2016 – 56,614 miles
  • 2015 – 50,121 miles
  • 2014 – 44,464 miles
  • 2013 – 39,027 miles
  • 2012 – 32,982 miles
  • 2011 – 27,369 miles
  • 2010 – 22,474 miles
  • 2009 – 16,283 miles
  • 2008 – 11,042 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail77,368 miles
  • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Fuel Pipe/s 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.

  • Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

26 tests since 20 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail77,368 miles (+704)5 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,368 miles
    Test number
    524751808037
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

  2. Pass76,664 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    76,664 miles
    Test number
    913250995492
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail76,664 miles (+856)3 repaired2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,664 miles
    Test number
    512458115275
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass75,808 miles (+1,227)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    75,808 miles
    Test number
    881778528002
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass74,581 miles (+987)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    74,581 miles
    Test number
    559602508259
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass73,594 miles (+1,241)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    73,594 miles
    Test number
    606403717125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass72,353 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    72,353 miles
    Test number
    752546513334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail72,353 miles (+1,060)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,353 miles
    Test number
    657025899658
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass71,293 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    71,293 miles
    Test number
    961996149851

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail71,293 miles (+2,140)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,293 miles
    Test number
    408743937799
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  11. Pass69,153 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    69,153 miles
    Test number
    288689940741
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail69,153 miles (+2,542)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,153 miles
    Test number
    278554857902
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass66,611 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    66,611 miles
    Test number
    841060252976

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail66,611 miles (+3,488)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,611 miles
    Test number
    632910183272
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

  15. Pass63,123 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    63,123 miles
    Test number
    411876556733

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail63,123 miles (+6,509)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,123 miles
    Test number
    216509810521
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  17. Pass56,614 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    56,614 miles
    Test number
    546824508381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail56,614 miles (+6,493)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,614 miles
    Test number
    989232926495
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

  19. Pass50,121 miles (+5,657)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    50,121 miles
    Test number
    386989095038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass44,464 miles (+5,437)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    44,464 miles
    Test number
    737649574095
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass39,027 miles (+6,045)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    39,027 miles
    Test number
    687648293067
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Pass32,982 miles (+5,613)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    32,982 miles
    Test number
    409689882004
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  23. Pass27,369 miles (+4,895)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    27,369 miles
    Test number
    297660091022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass22,474 miles (+6,191)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    22,474 miles
    Test number
    603854300137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass16,283 miles (+5,241)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    16,283 miles
    Test number
    970005309193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass11,042 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    11,042 miles
    Test number
    950530288079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T3 TWE

Does T3 TWE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T3 TWE expired on 22 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T3 TWE?
The MOT on T3 TWE expired on 22 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T3 TWE done?
T3 TWE was recorded at 77,368 miles at its MOT on 8 Apr 2026, an average of 3,674 miles a year.
Has T3 TWE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T3 TWE has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on T3 TWE 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 T3 TWE find?
T3 TWE failed its latest MOT on 8 Apr 2026 with 5 major defects, 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an abs fault; engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction; nearside headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect, and 7 more.

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