
Mercedes-Benz A-Class
White · Petrol · 1999 · 1,397 cc
T473 KVHMOT history
T473 KVH is a white petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 23 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 11 Nov 2022 and it has passed 15 of 26 MOT tests, with 187,585 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Oct 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 11 Nov 2022
- Mileage
- 187,585 mi
- At MOT on 26 Oct 2022
- MOT tests
- 26
- 15 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 6,857 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T473 KVH
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- A-Class
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,397 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 23 Jul 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 11 Nov 2022
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Oct 2022 (Fail)
Mileage history
T473 KVH was last recorded at 187,585 miles on 26 Oct 2022, 2,424 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Nov 2021.
Mileage went down between tests
- 1 Jul 2009: 110,382 miles, lower than 958,809 miles on 4 Jul 2008.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 185,161 miles · 12 Nov 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 2,424 miles
- Average per year
- 6,857 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 187,585 miles
- 2021 – 185,161 miles
- 2020 – 184,408 miles
- 2019 – 181,796 miles
- 2018 – 177,428 miles
- 2017 – 169,436 miles
- 2016 – 166,607 miles
- 2015 – 152,555 miles
- 2014 – 145,432 miles
- 2013 – 136,265 miles
- 2011 – 132,438 miles
- 2010 – 123,184 miles
- 2009 – 110,382 miles
- 2008 – 958,809 miles
- 2007 – 86,019 miles
- 2006 – 75,462 miles
What the latest MOT found
- DangerousDUE TO PREVIOUS BAD/ POOR REPAIRES FRONT SUBFRAME SHOULD NOT BE ATTEMPED TO BE REPAIRED AGAIN .
- DangerousOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected subframe front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
- DangerousWHOLE VEHICLE IN ADVANCED STATE OF CORROSION SHOULD NOT BE REPAIRED
- DangerousCorrosion to remainder of front and rear subframes
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cut on inner sidewall
- AdvisoryOffside and nearside rear tyres worn perished cracking in tread close to legal limit
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 Front wishbone front bush worn
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front brake back plate corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Advanced corrosion to front subframe complete and welding repairs then painted in hammerite
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Advanced corrosion to underside of vehicle covered in paint and fiberglass wax oil substance
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Corrosion to fuel lines
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Fibreglass resin to offside and nearside rear inner backing sills areas
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
26 tests since 20 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail187,585 miles (+2,424)4 dangerous3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 187,585 miles
- Test number
- 720987427318
- DangerousDUE TO PREVIOUS BAD/ POOR REPAIRES FRONT SUBFRAME SHOULD NOT BE ATTEMPED TO BE REPAIRED AGAIN .
- DangerousOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected subframe front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
- DangerousWHOLE VEHICLE IN ADVANCED STATE OF CORROSION SHOULD NOT BE REPAIRED
- DangerousCorrosion to remainder of front and rear subframes
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cut on inner sidewall
- AdvisoryOffside and nearside rear tyres worn perished cracking in tread close to legal limit
Pass185,161 miles (+3)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 185,161 miles
- Test number
- 589610909876
- AdvisoryNearside Front wishbone front bush worn
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake back plate corroded
- AdvisoryAdvanced corrosion to front subframe complete and welding repairs then painted in hammerite
- AdvisoryAdvanced corrosion to underside of vehicle covered in paint and fiberglass wax oil substance
- AdvisoryCorrosion to fuel lines
- AdvisoryFibreglass resin to offside and nearside rear inner backing sills areas
- AdvisoryMileage display not light up
- AdvisoryOffside and nearside rear tyres close to legal limit
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box in poor condition
- AdvisoryUnable inspect underside of vehicle under trays and side skirts fitted standard
Fail185,158 miles (+110)2 dangerous1 major1 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 185,158 miles
- Test number
- 865703457335
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture rubbing metal to metal (1.1.11 (a))
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture rubbing metal to metal [cable tied] (1.1.11 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged routed under coil spring and fouling arm (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
- MinorBrake pipe inadequately clipped or supported offside and nearside rear pipes (1.1.11 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front wishbone front bush worn
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake back plate corroded
- AdvisoryAdvanced corrosion to front subframe complete and welding repairs then painted in hammerite
- AdvisoryAdvanced corrosion to underside of vehicle covered in paint and fiberglass wax oil substance
- AdvisoryCorrosion to fuel lines
- AdvisoryFibreglass resin to offside and nearside rear inner backing sills areas
- AdvisoryMileage display not light up
- AdvisoryOffside and nearside rear tyres close to legal limit
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box in poor condition
- AdvisoryUnable inspect underside of vehicle under trays and side skirts fitted standard
Fail185,048 miles (+640)6 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 185,048 miles
- Test number
- 693180432310
- MajorBonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))
- MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded Both rear N/S and O/S brake fitting ends corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorFront Headlamp aim too low Both front head lamp aim to low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front All position lamps light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryAdvise corrosion to front and rear suspension
- AdvisoryAdvise mileage display not lighting up
- AdvisoryAdvise rear exhaust box in poor condition
- AdvisoryAdvise unable to inspect under car fully due to plastic under trays fitted including outer sill trims
- AdvisoryFront Advise corrosion to fuel lines
- AdvisoryFront Advise impact damage to front of car
- AdvisoryNearside Front Advise wear to front lower arm front bush
- AdvisoryOffside Front Advise corrosion to brake backing plate
- AdvisoryRear Advise rear number plate in poor condition
Pass184,408 miles (+5)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 184,408 miles
- Test number
- 572016509128
- AdvisoryNearside Rear worn outer edge
- AdvisoryPlay in nearside steering rack inner joint
- AdvisorySlight leak from nearside outer cv gaiter
Fail184,403 miles (+2)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 184,403 miles
- Test number
- 822381392554
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlamps no visible pattern (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear worn outer edge
- AdvisoryPlay in nearside steering rack inner joint
- AdvisorySlight leak from nearside outer cv gaiter
Fail184,401 miles (+2,605)4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 184,401 miles
- Test number
- 607940015941
- MajorDipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam both not staying on (4.1.3 (b))
- MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam pattern hazed and yellow (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCorrosion to brake pipes
Pass181,796 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 181,796 miles
- Test number
- 148859300714
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail181,796 miles (+4,368)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 181,796 miles
- Test number
- 952095653145
- DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorBrake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault esp light on (7.12 (e))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake shows signs of over heating edges of disc corroded
- AdvisoryPlay in nearside steering rack
Pass177,428 miles (+10)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 177,428 miles
- Test number
- 975538748457
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail177,418 miles (+7,982)1 dangerous3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 177,418 miles
- Test number
- 497280371748
- DangerousNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner backing sill end cap area . glass fibre matting used (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner backing sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Pass169,436 miles (+150)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 169,436 miles
- Test number
- 209208375611
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail169,286 miles (+2,679)8 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 169,286 miles
- Test number
- 752481582745
- FailureDipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)
- FailureDipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)
- FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- FailureHeadlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both headlamps/ possible stuck on main beam (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureMain beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
- FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush wishbone front bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)
Pass166,607 miles (+14,052)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 166,607 miles
- Test number
- 176404126960
- AdvisoryFront number plate delaminated
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn smooth on inner edge close to legal limit
Pass152,555 miles (+7,123)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 152,555 miles
- Test number
- 953615152465
- AdvisoryFront number plate starting to delaminate
- AdvisoryFront tyres close to legal limit 2mm
Pass145,432 miles (+9,167)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 145,432 miles
- Test number
- 117544774206
- NoteNearside front wheel rim buckled on inner edge
- NoteOffside front brake disc show signs of slight heat ,not binding at time of test
Pass136,265 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 136,265 miles
- Test number
- 228133583229
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail136,265 miles (+3,827)8 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,265 miles
- Test number
- 667411783225
- FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
- FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- NoteNearside rear brake p[ossible not working
Pass132,438 miles (+9,254)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 132,438 miles
- Test number
- 158135681147
- NoteBorderline play in offside rear radius arm bearing
Pass123,184 miles (+12,802)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 123,184 miles
- Test number
- 293663980415
- NoteNearside front wheel rim buckled in 4 places on inner edge
- NoteNearside rear twheel rim buckled in inner edge an tyre worn on inner edge on limit 1.6
Pass110,382 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 110,382 miles
- Test number
- 103992489142
- NoteNearside front wheel and offside rear wheel buckled.
- NoteNearside rear tyre worn on very inner edge and close to legal limit
Fail110,382 miles (-848,427)4 repaired2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,382 miles
- Test number
- 710942189177
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- NoteNearside front wheel and offside rear wheel buckled.
- NoteNearside rear tyre worn on very inner edge and close to legal limit
Pass958,809 miles (+863,000)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 958,809 miles
- Test number
- 830986688183
- NoteCorrosion to nearside rear subframe
- NoteOff side and near side front flexi brake hose pe4rished
Fail95,809 miles (+9,790)1 failure2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,809 miles
- Test number
- 953315488107
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteCorrosion to nearside rear subframe
- NoteCreaking to nearside front strut top mounting
- NoteOff side and near side front flexi brake hose pe4rished
Pass86,019 miles (+10,557)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 86,019 miles
- Test number
- 261443487102
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,462 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 75,462 miles
- Test number
- 594611476162
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T473 KVH
- Does T473 KVH currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T473 KVH expired on 11 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T473 KVH?
- The MOT on T473 KVH expired on 11 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T473 KVH done?
- T473 KVH was recorded at 187,585 miles at its MOT on 26 Oct 2022, an average of 6,857 miles a year.
- Has T473 KVH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T473 KVH has failed 11 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Oct 2022.
- Has the mileage on T473 KVH ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 Jul 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on T473 KVH find?
- T473 KVH failed its latest MOT on 26 Oct 2022 with 4 dangerous defects, 3 major defects and 2 advisories: due to previous bad/ poor repaires front subframe should not be attemped to be repaired again .; offside front suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected subframe front mounting; whole vehicle in advanced state of corrosion should not be repaired, and 6 more.
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