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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Silver · Diesel · 1999 · 1,689 cc

T480 TPUMOT history

T480 TPU is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 12 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 19 Jan 2023 and it has passed 17 of 19 MOT tests, with 142,095 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jan 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Jan 2023
Mileage
142,095 mi
At MOT on 18 Jan 2022
MOT tests
19
17 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,528 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T480 TPU
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
1999
First used
12 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
18 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T480 TPU was last recorded at 142,095 miles on 18 Jan 2022, 8,958 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jan 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
133,137 miles · 19 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
8,958 miles
Average per year
5,528 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 142,095 miles
  • 2021 – 133,137 miles
  • 2019 – 130,172 miles
  • 2018 – 123,984 miles
  • 2017 – 116,262 miles
  • 2016 – 107,831 miles
  • 2015 – 103,564 miles
  • 2014 – 99,086 miles
  • 2013 – 95,408 miles
  • 2012 – 90,873 miles
  • 2011 – 84,576 miles
  • 2010 – 80,041 miles
  • 2009 – 74,922 miles
  • 2008 – 70,800 miles
  • 2007 – 64,404 miles
  • 2006 – 58,486 miles
  • 2005 – 50,863 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,095 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • SILL COVERS AND UNDER-TRAYS FITTED

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2021

  • VARIOUS BRAKE PIPES ARE RUSTED

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2019

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

19 tests since 18 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,095 miles (+8,958)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    142,095 miles
    Test number
    530266869423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass133,137 miles (+2,965)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    133,137 miles
    Test number
    692360140346
    • AdvisoryEXHAUST IS CORRODED AND BLOWING
    • AdvisoryNearside Front BRAKE PIPE IS RUSTED
    • AdvisoryRear INNER SILLS ARE RUSTED
    • AdvisorySILL COVERS AND UNDER-TRAYS FITTED

  3. Pass130,172 miles (+6,188)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    130,172 miles
    Test number
    385890016349
    • AdvisoryOIL LEAKS
    • AdvisoryRear BOTH INNER SILLS RUSTED
    • AdvisorySILL COVERS AND UNDER-TRAYS FITTED
    • AdvisoryVARIOUS BRAKE PIPES ARE RUSTED

  4. Pass123,984 miles (+7,722)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    123,984 miles
    Test number
    381250854062
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySILL COVERS AND UNDER-TRAYS FITTED

  5. Pass116,262 miles (+8,431)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    116,262 miles
    Test number
    122621933883
    • AdvisorySILL COVERS AND UNDER-TRAYS FITTED
    • AdvisoryTYRES ARE PERISHED
    • AdvisoryVARIOUS BRAKE PIPES ARE RUSTED

  6. Pass107,831 miles (+4,267)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    107,831 miles
    Test number
    543081306365
    • AdvisoryEXHAUST IS CORRODED
    • AdvisoryO/S REAR SHOCK ABSORBER IS WEEPING
    • AdvisorySCREEN IS DAMAGED
    • AdvisoryUNDER-TRAYS ARE FITTED
    • AdvisoryVARIOUS BRAKE PIPES ARE RUSTED

  7. Pass103,564 miles (+4,478)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    103,564 miles
    Test number
    308711105431
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  8. Pass99,086 miles (+3,678)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    99,086 miles
    Test number
    268516994121
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  9. Pass95,408 miles (+4,535)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    95,408 miles
    Test number
    949733193170
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteSill covers fitted

  10. Pass90,873 miles (+6,297)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    90,873 miles
    Test number
    279388192168
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteRear inner sills under the car at the rear are rusted and weak
    • NoteSill covers fitted

  11. Pass84,576 miles (+4,535)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    84,576 miles
    Test number
    259403491445
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteN/s rear coil spring locating seat rusted and weak

  12. Pass80,041 miles (+5,119)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    80,041 miles
    Test number
    333277180161
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteN/s rear coil spring lower seat locating cup rusted

  13. Pass74,922 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    74,922 miles
    Test number
    383196099114
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn low on the outer edge
    • NoteOffside front wheel inner rim damaged
    • NoteStone chips on the windscreen

  14. Fail74,922 miles (+4,122)6 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,922 miles
    Test number
    881856599193
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteCentre exhaust box badly corroded
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn low on the outer edge
    • NoteRear wiper blade split
    • NoteStone chips on the windscreen

  15. Pass70,800 miles (+6,396)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    70,800 miles
    Test number
    704802898141
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteO/S FRONT WHEEL INNER RIM IS DAMAGED

  16. Pass64,404 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    64,404 miles
    Test number
    991453597132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail64,404 miles (+5,918)3 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,404 miles
    Test number
    622593397149
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOffside sill damaged

  18. Pass58,486 miles (+7,623)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    58,486 miles
    Test number
    201076086442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass50,863 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    50,863 miles
    Test number
    602309395117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T480 TPU

Does T480 TPU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T480 TPU expired on 19 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T480 TPU?
The MOT on T480 TPU expired on 19 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T480 TPU done?
T480 TPU was recorded at 142,095 miles at its MOT on 18 Jan 2022, an average of 5,528 miles a year.
Has T480 TPU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T480 TPU has failed 2 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jul 2009.
Has the mileage on T480 TPU 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 T480 TPU find?
T480 TPU passed its latest MOT on 18 Jan 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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