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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,397 cc

T522 RVAMOT history

T522 RVA is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 26 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 8 Aug 2018 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 75,786 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Dec 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Aug 2018
Mileage
75,786 mi
At MOT on 8 Dec 2025
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
956 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T522 RVA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,397 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
26 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Aug 2018
Latest MOT test
8 Dec 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

T522 RVA was last recorded at 75,786 miles on 8 Dec 2025, 652 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jul 2017.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,134 miles · 10 Jul 2017
Between the last two tests
652 miles
Average per year
956 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 75,786 miles
  • 2017 – 75,134 miles
  • 2016 – 73,526 miles
  • 2015 – 71,813 miles
  • 2014 – 70,048 miles
  • 2013 – 68,487 miles
  • 2012 – 66,947 miles
  • 2011 – 66,185 miles
  • 2010 – 65,401 miles
  • 2009 – 64,697 miles
  • 2008 – 64,435 miles
  • 2007 – 64,003 miles
  • 2006 – 56,940 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail75,786 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated protective sleave split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated protective sleave split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2010

Full MOT history

19 tests since 21 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail75,786 miles (+652)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,786 miles
    Test number
    771955389329
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated protective sleave split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated protective sleave split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass75,134 miles (+1,608)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    75,134 miles
    Test number
    116961526672

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass73,526 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    73,526 miles
    Test number
    727524584059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail73,526 miles (+1,713)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,526 miles
    Test number
    764915866271
    • Repaired at testCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  5. Pass71,813 miles (+1,765)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    71,813 miles
    Test number
    298811995101
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  6. Pass70,048 miles (+1,561)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    70,048 miles
    Test number
    125031594172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass68,487 miles (+1,540)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    68,487 miles
    Test number
    235856993189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass66,947 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    66,947 miles
    Test number
    336402822204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail66,947 miles (+762)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,947 miles
    Test number
    795502722225
    • Repaired at testNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  10. Fail66,185 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,185 miles
    Test number
    106527581069
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass66,185 miles (+784)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    66,185 miles
    Test number
    108547181483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass65,401 miles (+704)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    65,401 miles
    Test number
    801930610172
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteAll four tyres perished and lightly cracked
    • NoteRear registration plate slightly insecure

  13. Pass64,697 miles (+262)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    64,697 miles
    Test number
    610134819113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass64,435 miles (+432)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    64,435 miles
    Test number
    213943318194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass64,003 miles (+141)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    64,003 miles
    Test number
    901774717159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass63,862 miles (+6,922)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    63,862 miles
    Test number
    131979777421
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass56,940 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    56,940 miles
    Test number
    994811886039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail56,940 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,940 miles
    Test number
    540520786036
    • FailureFront Horn not working (1.6.2a)

  19. Pass56,940 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    56,940 miles
    Test number
    921430486047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T522 RVA

Does T522 RVA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T522 RVA expired on 8 Aug 2018, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T522 RVA?
The MOT on T522 RVA expired on 8 Aug 2018. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T522 RVA done?
T522 RVA was recorded at 75,786 miles at its MOT on 8 Dec 2025, an average of 956 miles a year.
Has T522 RVA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T522 RVA has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on T522 RVA 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 T522 RVA find?
T522 RVA failed its latest MOT on 8 Dec 2025 with 4 major defects and 4 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn; nearside rear inner suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill; offside front coil spring fractured or broken, and 5 more.

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