Mercedes-Benz A-Class
Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,397 cc
T470 MLDMOT history
T470 MLD is a green petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 19 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 154,240 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 21 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 154,240 mi
- At MOT on 22 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 30
- 20 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 5,759 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T470 MLD
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- A-Class
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,397 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 19 May 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 21 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T470 MLD was last recorded at 154,240 miles on 22 Jan 2026, 77 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jan 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 154,163 miles · 13 Jan 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 77 miles
- Average per year
- 5,759 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 154,240 miles
- 2025 – 146,607 miles
- 2024 – 146,283 miles
- 2023 – 138,523 miles
- 2022 – 123,618 miles
- 2021 – 113,672 miles
- 2020 – 107,267 miles
- 2019 – 98,686 miles
- 2018 – 96,865 miles
- 2017 – 93,453 miles
- 2016 – 87,188 miles
- 2015 – 83,032 miles
- 2014 – 82,242 miles
- 2013 – 76,278 miles
- 2012 – 70,745 miles
- 2011 – 67,426 miles
- 2010 – 64,764 miles
- 2009 – 57,403 miles
- 2008 – 52,050 miles
- 2007 – 46,940 miles
- 2006 – 41,444 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass154,240 miles
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring seated incorrectlyRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear axle slightly corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
30 tests since 22 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass154,240 miles (+77)1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 154,240 miles
- Test number
- 444527762283
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring seated incorrectly
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear axle slightly corroded
Fail154,163 miles (+7,556)1 major1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,163 miles
- Test number
- 878767846298
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring seated incorrectly
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear axle slightly corroded
Pass146,607 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 146,607 miles
- Test number
- 622741365220
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail146,607 miles (+324)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,607 miles
- Test number
- 565944584172
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail146,283 miles (+7,760)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,283 miles
- Test number
- 561798442415
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass138,523 miles (+1)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 138,523 miles
- Test number
- 611647204258
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail138,522 miles (+743)3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,522 miles
- Test number
- 749760997134
- MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail137,779 miles (+14,161)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,779 miles
- Test number
- 288969325455
- DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FRONT AND REAR (0.1 (b))
Pass123,618 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 123,618 miles
- Test number
- 867929082656
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail123,618 miles (+9,946)2 dangerous3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,618 miles
- Test number
- 807861669467
- DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour advise no lens cover fitted (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySpare tyre deflated
Pass113,672 miles (+6,405)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 113,672 miles
- Test number
- 666604268750
- AdvisoryBoth rear brake pipes corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly white
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Pass107,267 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 107,267 miles
- Test number
- 787807011593
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded as marked (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside headlight loose in fixing
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer sleeving corroded
FailMileage not read4 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 693528017461
- MajorFront Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- MajorFront Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust backbox deteriorated
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Chalked (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass98,686 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 98,686 miles
- Test number
- 999655020205
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail98,686 miles (+1,821)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,686 miles
- Test number
- 472859479155
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass96,865 miles (+3,412)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 96,865 miles
- Test number
- 839371405554
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass93,453 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 93,453 miles
- Test number
- 812201276823
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both sides (1.7.5a)
Fail93,453 miles (+6,265)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,453 miles
- Test number
- 874302368759
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both sides (1.7.5a)
Pass87,188 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 87,188 miles
- Test number
- 510884399731
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail87,188 miles (+4,156)5 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,188 miles
- Test number
- 933462390322
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass83,032 miles (+790)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 83,032 miles
- Test number
- 514692781519
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,242 miles (+5,964)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 82,242 miles
- Test number
- 778439294083
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,278 miles (+5,533)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 76,278 miles
- Test number
- 158487483046
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,745 miles (+3,319)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 70,745 miles
- Test number
- 997356272077
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,426 miles (+2,662)1 advisory5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 67,426 miles
- Test number
- 297206761019
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteBoth front steering arms slight play
- NoteN/s/f tyre wearing edges
- NoteN/s/r tyre perrished tread area
- NoteO/s/f tyre worn edges close to limit
- NoteO/s/r tyre wearing inner edge
Pass64,764 miles (+7,361)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 64,764 miles
- Test number
- 602261580077
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- NoteSlight imbalance front brakes
Pass57,403 miles (+5,353)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 57,403 miles
- Test number
- 183024789491
- NoteChild seats fitted in rear
- NoteFront indicators fading
- NoteWing repeaters fading
Pass52,050 miles (+5,110)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 52,050 miles
- Test number
- 650090078029
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,940 miles (+5,496)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 46,940 miles
- Test number
- 154265087075
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Pass41,444 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 41,444 miles
- Test number
- 181113076141
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T470 MLD
- Does T470 MLD currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T470 MLD is valid until 21 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T470 MLD?
- The MOT on T470 MLD is valid until 21 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T470 MLD done?
- T470 MLD was recorded at 154,240 miles at its MOT on 22 Jan 2026, an average of 5,759 miles a year.
- Has T470 MLD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T470 MLD has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on T470 MLD 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 T470 MLD find?
- T470 MLD passed its latest MOT on 22 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 6 more.
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