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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,397 cc

T71 ELRMOT history

T71 ELR is a green petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 10 Aug 1999. Its MOT expired on 16 Jan 2025 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 50,661 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Feb 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Jan 2025
Mileage
50,661 mi
At MOT on 20 Feb 2025
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,024 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T71 ELR
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
10 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
20 Feb 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

T71 ELR was last recorded at 50,661 miles on 20 Feb 2025, 2,445 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
48,216 miles · 17 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
2,445 miles
Average per year
1,024 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 50,661 miles
  • 2024 – 48,216 miles
  • 2023 – 46,783 miles
  • 2022 – 43,277 miles
  • 2020 – 43,269 miles
  • 2019 – 43,070 miles
  • 2018 – 42,812 miles
  • 2016 – 41,792 miles
  • 2015 – 41,446 miles
  • 2014 – 40,975 miles
  • 2013 – 40,308 miles
  • 2012 – 39,754 miles
  • 2011 – 39,441 miles
  • 2010 – 37,614 miles
  • 2008 – 34,546 miles
  • 2007 – 33,097 miles
  • 2006 – 31,313 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail50,661 miles
  • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
  • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT failures mean

Full MOT history

21 tests since 30 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail50,661 miles (+2,445)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,661 miles
    Test number
    159231329704
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass48,216 miles (+1,433)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    48,216 miles
    Test number
    301728831584

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass46,783 miles (+3,506)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    46,783 miles
    Test number
    329723061955

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass43,277 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    43,277 miles
    Test number
    492282529603

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass43,269 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    43,269 miles
    Test number
    929579024780

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail43,269 miles (+199)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,269 miles
    Test number
    776637598985
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass43,070 miles (+258)
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    43,070 miles
    Test number
    931540402059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass42,812 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    42,812 miles
    Test number
    674385366721

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail42,810 miles (+1,018)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,810 miles
    Test number
    976256302510
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass41,792 miles (+346)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    41,792 miles
    Test number
    749458089749
    • AdvisoryFront front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  11. Pass41,446 miles (+471)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    41,446 miles
    Test number
    549723531838

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass40,975 miles (+667)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    40,975 miles
    Test number
    519136474206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass40,308 miles (+554)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    40,308 miles
    Test number
    549913683279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass39,754 miles (+313)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    39,754 miles
    Test number
    149653792242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass39,441 miles (+1,827)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    39,441 miles
    Test number
    585794401265
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  16. Pass37,614 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    37,614 miles
    Test number
    311232730480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail37,614 miles (+3,068)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,614 miles
    Test number
    500272330206
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

  18. Pass34,546 miles (+1,449)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2009
    Odometer
    34,546 miles
    Test number
    810751558138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass33,097 miles (+452)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    33,097 miles
    Test number
    952658217203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass32,645 miles (+1,332)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    32,645 miles
    Test number
    612967617175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass31,313 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    31,313 miles
    Test number
    744259886012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T71 ELR

Does T71 ELR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T71 ELR expired on 16 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T71 ELR?
The MOT on T71 ELR expired on 16 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T71 ELR done?
T71 ELR was recorded at 50,661 miles at its MOT on 20 Feb 2025, an average of 1,024 miles a year.
Has T71 ELR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T71 ELR has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on T71 ELR 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 T71 ELR find?
T71 ELR failed its latest MOT on 20 Feb 2025 with 6 major defects and 3 advisories: emissions unable to be completed; nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn; nearside front coil spring fractured or broken, and 6 more.

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