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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

T431 NWLMOT history

T431 NWL is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 5 Mar 2023 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 83,041 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Feb 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Mar 2023
Mileage
83,041 mi
At MOT on 24 Feb 2022
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,514 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T431 NWL
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
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
24 Feb 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T431 NWL was last recorded at 83,041 miles on 24 Feb 2022, 7,678 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Mar 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,363 miles · 5 Mar 2020
Between the last two tests
7,678 miles
Average per year
4,514 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 83,041 miles
  • 2020 – 75,363 miles
  • 2019 – 71,715 miles
  • 2018 – 66,008 miles
  • 2017 – 60,386 miles
  • 2016 – 55,701 miles
  • 2015 – 51,989 miles
  • 2014 – 48,479 miles
  • 2013 – 45,112 miles
  • 2012 – 41,809 miles
  • 2011 – 38,235 miles
  • 2010 – 32,532 miles
  • 2009 – 24,986 miles
  • 2008 – 18,369 miles
  • 2007 – 11,937 miles
  • 2006 – 10,795 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,041 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Near and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub-frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (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 slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2015

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Offside Front Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass83,041 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    83,041 miles
    Test number
    665294757681
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Near and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub-frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail83,041 miles3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,041 miles
    Test number
    246781693426
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Near and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub-frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. PassMileage not read4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    493449334937
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear sub frame/axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres low (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass75,363 miles (+3,648)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    75,363 miles
    Test number
    727053054980
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR SPRINGS CORRODED (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge REARS WORN UNEVEN/GETTING LOW (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass71,715 miles13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    71,715 miles
    Test number
    145190613071
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Near and Offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect wet (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Near and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Near and Offside weak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Fail71,715 miles (+5,707)3 dangerous7 major14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,715 miles
    Test number
    162315504630
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail cords visible (1.1.12 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner part of tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested suspension MAY be damaged further by testing the brakes (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorFront Power steering pump leaking pump/motor area (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded Near and Offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Near and Offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect wet (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily unevenly worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Near and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Near and Offside weak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass66,008 miles (+63)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    66,008 miles
    Test number
    522184228518
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded ALL (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and Offside (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and Offside (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryFront front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside and Offside (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Nearside and Offside tyres unevenly worn
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and Offside (2.4.A.3)

  8. Fail65,945 miles (+5,559)2 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,945 miles
    Test number
    192701086767
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded ALL (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and Offside (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and Offside (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryFront front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside and Offside (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Nearside and Offside tyres unevenly worn
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and Offside (2.4.A.3)

  9. Pass60,386 miles (+4,685)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    60,386 miles
    Test number
    962217368671
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint NEAR AND OFFSIDE (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront wipers smearing slightly

  10. Pass55,701 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    55,701 miles
    Test number
    695740292183
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened near and offside (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryAll visible brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryCovers and trays fitted obscuring some parts/components of the vehicle

  11. Fail55,701 miles (+3,712)3 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,701 miles
    Test number
    766419096026
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened near and offside (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryAll visible brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryCovers and trays fitted obscuring some parts/components of the vehicle

  12. Pass51,989 miles6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    51,989 miles
    Test number
    635095955014
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Fail51,989 miles (+3,510)2 failures7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,989 miles
    Test number
    716905055006
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass48,479 miles (+3,367)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    48,479 miles
    Test number
    778728654002
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Fail45,112 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,112 miles
    Test number
    776222543079
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass45,112 miles (+3,303)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    45,112 miles
    Test number
    935152343023
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass41,809 miles (+3,574)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    41,809 miles
    Test number
    329396152033
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass38,235 miles (+5,703)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    38,235 miles
    Test number
    647194361067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass32,532 miles (+7,546)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    32,532 miles
    Test number
    654558750087
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

  20. Fail24,986 miles2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,986 miles
    Test number
    273369059071
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  21. Pass24,986 miles (+6,617)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    24,986 miles
    Test number
    650009059055
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  22. Pass18,369 miles (+6,432)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    18,369 miles
    Test number
    174891768030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass11,937 miles (+1,142)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    11,937 miles
    Test number
    751045467076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass10,795 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    10,795 miles
    Test number
    130813356453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T431 NWL

Does T431 NWL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T431 NWL expired on 5 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T431 NWL?
The MOT on T431 NWL expired on 5 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T431 NWL done?
T431 NWL was recorded at 83,041 miles at its MOT on 24 Feb 2022, an average of 4,514 miles a year.
Has T431 NWL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T431 NWL has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on T431 NWL 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 T431 NWL find?
T431 NWL passed its latest MOT on 24 Feb 2022 with 6 advisories: front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement near and offside; front sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced heavily corroded; front suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub-frame, and 3 more.

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