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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,397 cc

T714 NPUMOT history

T714 NPU is a green petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 24 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 31 Oct 2021 and it has passed 15 of 26 MOT tests, with 59,453 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Nov 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 31 Oct 2021
Mileage
59,453 mi
At MOT on 1 Nov 2021
MOT tests
26
15 passed · 11 failed
Per year
914 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T714 NPU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,397 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
24 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Oct 2021
Latest MOT test
1 Nov 2021 (Fail)

Mileage history

T714 NPU was last recorded at 59,453 miles on 1 Nov 2021, 63 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Oct 2020.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 Oct 2015: 58,196 miles, lower than 168,443 miles on 23 Oct 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
59,390 miles · 23 Oct 2020
Between the last two tests
63 miles
Average per year
914 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 59,453 miles
  • 2020 – 59,390 miles
  • 2019 – 59,264 miles
  • 2018 – 59,116 miles
  • 2017 – 58,988 miles
  • 2016 – 58,676 miles
  • 2015 – 58,196 miles
  • 2014 – 168,443 miles
  • 2013 – 56,634 miles
  • 2012 – 55,730 miles
  • 2011 – 54,712 miles
  • 2010 – 53,488 miles
  • 2009 – 51,700 miles
  • 2008 – 49,761 miles
  • 2007 – 47,873 miles
  • 2006 – 45,674 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail59,453 miles
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryEntire vehicle underbody showing signs of corrosion
  • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

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.

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

26 tests since 14 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail59,453 miles (+63)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,453 miles
    Test number
    953953498287
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEntire vehicle underbody showing signs of corrosion
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  2. Pass59,390 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    59,390 miles
    Test number
    931960855693
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail59,389 miles (+125)8 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,389 miles
    Test number
    936722892949
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass59,264 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    59,264 miles
    Test number
    367548197080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail59,259 miles (+143)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,259 miles
    Test number
    926584446956
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass59,116 miles (+128)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    59,116 miles
    Test number
    726016988193
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre tread cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre side wall cracking

  7. Pass58,988 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    58,988 miles
    Test number
    248028944182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail58,981 miles (+305)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,981 miles
    Test number
    662830831162
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  9. Pass58,676 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    58,676 miles
    Test number
    266355615207
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

  10. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    886052888827
    • AdvisoryNearside mirror cracked
    • AdvisoryVehicle corroded in places

  11. Fail58,196 miles (-110,247)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,196 miles
    Test number
    988862043822
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside mirror cracked
    • AdvisoryVehicle corroded in places

  12. Pass168,443 miles (+111,809)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    168,443 miles
    Test number
    755276694223
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteSuspension is corroded in places

  13. Pass56,634 miles (+904)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    56,634 miles
    Test number
    699076093241
    • NoteFront subframe starting to corrode in places
    • NoteNearside mirror glass cracked
    • NoteOffside front shock absorber corroded

  14. Pass55,730 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    55,730 miles
    Test number
    907388492204
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • NoteOsf tyre slightly out of shape
    • NoteRear wiper split
    • NoteUnderside corroded in places

  15. Fail55,730 miles (+1,018)6 failures1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,730 miles
    Test number
    887587092206
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • NoteClean and grease brake pipes
    • NoteNsf tyre has a puncture and is slightly out of shape
    • NoteOsf tyre slightly out of shape
    • NoteRear wiper split
    • NoteUnderside corroded in places

  16. Pass54,712 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    54,712 miles
    Test number
    176727991230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail54,712 miles (+1,224)3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,712 miles
    Test number
    137737291246
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  18. Pass53,488 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    53,488 miles
    Test number
    510195190250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail53,461 miles (+1,761)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,461 miles
    Test number
    744484590265
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteFront number plate has corner missing but can be read ok

  20. Pass51,700 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    51,700 miles
    Test number
    364884599406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail51,700 miles (+1,939)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,700 miles
    Test number
    611567989280
    • FailureDipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass49,761 miles11 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    49,761 miles
    Test number
    511313378200
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteBoth numberplates deteriorating.

  23. Fail49,760 miles (+1,887)4 failures11 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,760 miles
    Test number
    230403178275
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteBoth numberplates deteriorating.

  24. Pass47,873 miles (+2,199)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    47,873 miles
    Test number
    114416477285
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  25. Pass45,674 miles (+45)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    45,674 miles
    Test number
    591482866227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail45,629 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,629 miles
    Test number
    780497956229
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Questions about T714 NPU

Does T714 NPU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T714 NPU expired on 31 Oct 2021, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T714 NPU?
The MOT on T714 NPU expired on 31 Oct 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T714 NPU done?
T714 NPU was recorded at 59,453 miles at its MOT on 1 Nov 2021, an average of 914 miles a year.
Has T714 NPU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T714 NPU has failed 11 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on T714 NPU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Oct 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T714 NPU find?
T714 NPU failed its latest MOT on 1 Nov 2021 with 5 major defects and 2 advisories: nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; nearside windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively; offside front sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened, and 4 more.

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