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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,397 cc

T61 TCNMOT history

T61 TCN is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 26 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 26 Jan 2022 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 84,285 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jan 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Jan 2022
Mileage
84,285 mi
At MOT on 20 Jan 2022
MOT tests
27
16 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,427 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T61 TCN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,397 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
26 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Jan 2022
Latest MOT test
20 Jan 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

T61 TCN was last recorded at 84,285 miles on 20 Jan 2022, 1,387 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jan 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,898 miles · 27 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
1,387 miles
Average per year
3,427 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 84,285 miles
  • 2021 – 82,898 miles
  • 2020 – 81,395 miles
  • 2019 – 79,397 miles
  • 2018 – 76,979 miles
  • 2017 – 75,318 miles
  • 2016 – 72,946 miles
  • 2015 – 70,170 miles
  • 2014 – 67,093 miles
  • 2013 – 62,970 miles
  • 2012 – 57,571 miles
  • 2011 – 54,219 miles
  • 2010 – 51,335 miles
  • 2008 – 46,085 miles
  • 2007 – 41,951 miles
  • 2005 – 28,931 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail84,285 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • MajorFront Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

27 tests since 25 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail84,285 miles (+1,387)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,285 miles
    Test number
    768232820310
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass82,898 miles (+1,503)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    82,898 miles
    Test number
    242012156157
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass81,395 miles (+1,998)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    81,395 miles
    Test number
    931170009334
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass79,397 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    79,397 miles
    Test number
    462643013351
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted some items cannot be inspected fully

  5. Fail79,395 miles (+2,416)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,395 miles
    Test number
    862762104589
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted some items cannot be inspected fully

  6. Pass76,979 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    76,979 miles
    Test number
    953257831696
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  7. Fail76,977 miles (+1,659)8 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,977 miles
    Test number
    515954935284
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureNearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  8. Pass75,318 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    75,318 miles
    Test number
    510033766654

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail75,318 miles (+2,372)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,318 miles
    Test number
    191221884208
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

  10. Pass72,946 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    72,946 miles
    Test number
    105329331058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail72,946 miles (+2,776)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,946 miles
    Test number
    533800508466
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass70,170 miles (+3,077)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    70,170 miles
    Test number
    288361175009
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteCorrosion on exhaust
    • NoteDamage to n/s front of vehicle

  13. Pass67,093 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    67,093 miles
    Test number
    428373674075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail67,091 miles (+4,121)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,091 miles
    Test number
    976973074028
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

  15. Pass62,970 miles (+5,399)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    62,970 miles
    Test number
    405757673068
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass57,571 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    57,571 miles
    Test number
    758475062019
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail57,571 miles (+3,352)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,571 miles
    Test number
    215925362081
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass54,219 miles (+2,884)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    54,219 miles
    Test number
    199781481479
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront antiroll bar links have slight freeplay
    • NoteUnable to check testable items behind underbody shields

  19. Pass51,335 miles (+3)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    51,335 miles
    Test number
    553657490028
    • NoteUnable to check some testable items due to underbody shields

  20. Fail51,332 miles (+5,247)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,332 miles
    Test number
    283216290005
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteUnable to check some testable items due to underbody shields

  21. Pass46,085 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    46,085 miles
    Test number
    333524868330
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront flexi brake hoses starting to crack and perish

  22. Fail46,085 miles (+4,134)2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,085 miles
    Test number
    892534868364
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront flexi brake hoses starting to crack and perish

  23. Fail41,951 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,951 miles
    Test number
    440568817382
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  24. Pass41,951 miles (+3,006)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    41,951 miles
    Test number
    863518017362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass38,945 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    38,945 miles
    Test number
    354446107013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail38,945 miles (+10,014)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,945 miles
    Test number
    351295007097
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  27. Pass28,931 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    28,931 miles
    Test number
    843819325360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T61 TCN

Does T61 TCN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T61 TCN expired on 26 Jan 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T61 TCN?
The MOT on T61 TCN expired on 26 Jan 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T61 TCN done?
T61 TCN was recorded at 84,285 miles at its MOT on 20 Jan 2022, an average of 3,427 miles a year.
Has T61 TCN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T61 TCN has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on T61 TCN 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 T61 TCN find?
T61 TCN failed its latest MOT on 20 Jan 2022 with 1 dangerous defect, 3 major defects and 3 advisories: nearside front tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; front sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened; nearside rear coil spring fractured or broken, and 4 more.

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