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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Silver · Diesel · 1999 · 1,689 cc

T543 XATMOT history

T543 XAT is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 23 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 20 Feb 2023 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 91,656 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Feb 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Feb 2023
Mileage
91,656 mi
At MOT on 21 Feb 2022
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,005 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T543 XAT
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
23 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
21 Feb 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T543 XAT was last recorded at 91,656 miles on 21 Feb 2022, 477 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Mar 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,179 miles · 10 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
477 miles
Average per year
3,005 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 91,656 miles
  • 2021 – 91,179 miles
  • 2020 – 90,579 miles
  • 2019 – 88,798 miles
  • 2018 – 86,614 miles
  • 2017 – 84,183 miles
  • 2016 – 80,703 miles
  • 2014 – 79,639 miles
  • 2013 – 74,063 miles
  • 2012 – 65,812 miles
  • 2011 – 62,626 miles
  • 2010 – 61,384 miles
  • 2009 – 57,955 miles
  • 2008 – 52,423 miles
  • 2007 – 49,501 miles
  • 2006 – 44,807 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,656 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryGenaral rust under carRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Under trays

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

23 tests since 20 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,656 miles (+477)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    91,656 miles
    Test number
    955716718403
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGenaral rust under car

  2. Pass91,179 miles (+600)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    91,179 miles
    Test number
    917176864067
    • AdvisoryGenaral rust under car
    • AdvisoryUnder trays

  3. Pass90,579 miles (+1,781)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    90,579 miles
    Test number
    632051307551

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass88,798 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    88,798 miles
    Test number
    621214510617
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively on both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail88,798 miles (+2,184)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,798 miles
    Test number
    317572748730
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively on both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass86,614 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    86,614 miles
    Test number
    447082453883
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays

  7. Fail86,614 miles (+2,431)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,614 miles
    Test number
    303097938060
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays

  8. Pass84,183 miles (+3,480)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    84,183 miles
    Test number
    626611512321
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  9. Pass80,703 miles (+1,064)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    80,703 miles
    Test number
    820355791334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass79,639 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    79,639 miles
    Test number
    748261714228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail79,620 miles (+5,557)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,620 miles
    Test number
    516990414229
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  12. Pass74,063 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2014
    Odometer
    74,063 miles
    Test number
    595467633172
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteCentre silencer outer skin corroded through but not holed

  13. Fail74,037 miles (+8,225)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,037 miles
    Test number
    278857733471
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. Pass65,812 miles (+3,186)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    65,812 miles
    Test number
    749740012035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass62,626 miles (+1,242)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    62,626 miles
    Test number
    939637001068
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  16. Pass61,384 miles (+3,429)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    61,384 miles
    Test number
    652077200205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass57,955 miles (+9)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    57,955 miles
    Test number
    280081319213
    • NoteRear tyres worn uneven

  18. Fail57,946 miles (+5,523)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,946 miles
    Test number
    172673509204
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear tyres worn uneven

  19. Pass52,423 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    52,423 miles
    Test number
    854184508265
    • NoteNearside rear tyre mishapen

  20. Fail52,423 miles (+2,922)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,423 miles
    Test number
    720773108223
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre mishapen

  21. Pass49,501 miles (+4,694)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    49,501 miles
    Test number
    233873597144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass44,807 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    44,807 miles
    Test number
    190282106214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail44,807 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,807 miles
    Test number
    792771906286
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Questions about T543 XAT

Does T543 XAT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T543 XAT expired on 20 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T543 XAT?
The MOT on T543 XAT expired on 20 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T543 XAT done?
T543 XAT was recorded at 91,656 miles at its MOT on 21 Feb 2022, an average of 3,005 miles a year.
Has T543 XAT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T543 XAT has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Mar 2019.
Has the mileage on T543 XAT 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 T543 XAT find?
T543 XAT passed its latest MOT on 21 Feb 2022 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively; genaral rust under car.

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