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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Grey · Petrol · 1999 · 1,397 cc

T62 BFJMOT history

T62 BFJ is a grey petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 1 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 21 Apr 2026 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 74,047 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Apr 2026
Mileage
74,047 mi
At MOT on 3 Apr 2025
MOT tests
32
20 passed · 12 failed
Per year
2,846 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T62 BFJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,397 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T62 BFJ was last recorded at 74,047 miles on 3 Apr 2025, 2,454 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,593 miles · 22 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
2,454 miles
Average per year
2,846 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 74,047 miles
  • 2024 – 71,593 miles
  • 2023 – 66,368 miles
  • 2022 – 62,146 miles
  • 2021 – 56,203 miles
  • 2020 – 50,711 miles
  • 2019 – 44,716 miles
  • 2018 – 39,786 miles
  • 2017 – 38,694 miles
  • 2016 – 38,028 miles
  • 2015 – 37,443 miles
  • 2014 – 36,745 miles
  • 2013 – 34,978 miles
  • 2012 – 33,181 miles
  • 2011 – 30,942 miles
  • 2010 – 28,542 miles
  • 2009 – 25,997 miles
  • 2008 – 23,683 miles
  • 2007 – 21,371 miles
  • 2006 – 19,868 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,047 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/r tyre perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass74,047 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    74,047 miles
    Test number
    474798644465
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/r tyre perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail74,045 miles (+2,452)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,045 miles
    Test number
    890801794415
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced no beam pattern n/s dip headlight (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/r tyre perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass71,593 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    71,593 miles
    Test number
    842087574157
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail71,593 miles (+5,225)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,593 miles
    Test number
    721384679108
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass66,368 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    66,368 miles
    Test number
    319554587227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail66,368 miles (+4,222)3 dangerous5 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,368 miles
    Test number
    317776710249
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass62,146 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    62,146 miles
    Test number
    387187376219
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail62,146 miles (+5,943)7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,146 miles
    Test number
    175728040769
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass56,203 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    56,203 miles
    Test number
    205664089673
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear slightly out shape
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail56,203 miles (+5,492)6 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,203 miles
    Test number
    371890010692
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear slightly out shape
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass50,711 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    50,711 miles
    Test number
    170655695037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail50,711 miles (+5,995)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,711 miles
    Test number
    471747818698
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  13. Pass44,716 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    44,716 miles
    Test number
    374179000997
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  14. Fail44,716 miles (+4,930)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,716 miles
    Test number
    514664721417
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  15. Pass39,786 miles (+1,092)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    39,786 miles
    Test number
    614106244475
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

  16. Pass38,694 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    38,694 miles
    Test number
    987803499441
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  17. Fail38,688 miles (+660)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,688 miles
    Test number
    784152313879
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  18. Pass38,028 miles (+585)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    38,028 miles
    Test number
    234094232557

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass37,443 miles (+4)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    37,443 miles
    Test number
    589431495080
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  20. Fail37,439 miles (+694)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,439 miles
    Test number
    618815685095
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  21. Pass36,745 miles (+1,767)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    36,745 miles
    Test number
    195947474091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass34,978 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    34,978 miles
    Test number
    598955083055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail34,969 miles (+1,788)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,969 miles
    Test number
    546707673018
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  24. Pass33,181 miles (+16)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    33,181 miles
    Test number
    238802382048
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on edges

  25. Fail33,165 miles (+2,223)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,165 miles
    Test number
    297100782000
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on edges

  26. Pass30,942 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    30,942 miles
    Test number
    268365881034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail30,942 miles (+2,400)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,942 miles
    Test number
    286094881077
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  28. Pass28,542 miles (+2,545)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    28,542 miles
    Test number
    113057070093
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  29. Pass25,997 miles (+2,314)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    25,997 miles
    Test number
    204247579051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass23,683 miles (+2,312)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    23,683 miles
    Test number
    254507878026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass21,371 miles (+1,503)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    21,371 miles
    Test number
    734991687064
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  32. Pass19,868 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    19,868 miles
    Test number
    101039276492
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Questions about T62 BFJ

Does T62 BFJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T62 BFJ expired on 21 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T62 BFJ?
The MOT on T62 BFJ expired on 21 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T62 BFJ done?
T62 BFJ was recorded at 74,047 miles at its MOT on 3 Apr 2025, an average of 2,846 miles a year.
Has T62 BFJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T62 BFJ has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on T62 BFJ 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 T62 BFJ find?
T62 BFJ passed its latest MOT on 3 Apr 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/r tyre perished.

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