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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

T73 OEOMOT history

T73 OEO is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 16 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 26 Apr 2026 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 43,114 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Apr 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Apr 2026
Mileage
43,114 mi
At MOT on 22 Apr 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,308 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T73 OEO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
16 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Apr 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

T73 OEO was last recorded at 43,114 miles on 22 Apr 2026, 374 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
42,740 miles · 23 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
374 miles
Average per year
1,308 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 43,114 miles
  • 2025 – 42,740 miles
  • 2024 – 42,225 miles
  • 2023 – 41,606 miles
  • 2022 – 41,003 miles
  • 2021 – 40,322 miles
  • 2020 – 39,962 miles
  • 2019 – 38,883 miles
  • 2018 – 37,967 miles
  • 2017 – 37,073 miles
  • 2016 – 36,165 miles
  • 2015 – 34,980 miles
  • 2013 – 33,127 miles
  • 2011 – 30,766 miles
  • 2009 – 24,890 miles
  • 2008 – 23,402 miles
  • 2007 – 19,326 miles
  • 2006 – 16,838 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail43,114 miles
  • MajorFront Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT failures mean

Full MOT history

27 tests since 22 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail43,114 miles (+374)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,114 miles
    Test number
    939848315547
    • MajorFront Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass42,740 miles (+515)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    42,740 miles
    Test number
    592003103218
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass42,225 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    42,225 miles
    Test number
    114684085366
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2.5mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Fail42,225 miles (+619)1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,225 miles
    Test number
    759821956664
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2.5mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Pass41,606 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    41,606 miles
    Test number
    342181021590

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail41,606 miles (+603)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,606 miles
    Test number
    239799816200
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside headlamp beam weak pattern
    • AdvisoryOffside washer misaligned (1 off 2)
  7. Pass41,003 miles (+681)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    41,003 miles
    Test number
    264078315590
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  8. Pass40,322 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    40,322 miles
    Test number
    424436459816

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail40,317 miles (+355)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,317 miles
    Test number
    150287752162
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryLower engine cover/panel insecure but not likely to fall off
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner wheel covered in grease
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
  10. Pass39,962 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    39,962 miles
    Test number
    820176971131
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  11. Fail39,962 miles (+1,079)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,962 miles
    Test number
    437449502567
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  12. Pass38,883 miles (+916)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    38,883 miles
    Test number
    378575357516

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass37,967 miles (+894)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    37,967 miles
    Test number
    785804854188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass37,073 miles (+908)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    37,073 miles
    Test number
    347569596431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass36,165 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    36,165 miles
    Test number
    495304492077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail36,165 miles (+1,185)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,165 miles
    Test number
    860658872659
    • FailureNearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  17. Pass34,980 miles (+1,853)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    34,980 miles
    Test number
    895551545043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass33,127 miles (+893)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    33,127 miles
    Test number
    355245543358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass32,234 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    32,234 miles
    Test number
    486063703098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail32,230 miles (+1,464)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,230 miles
    Test number
    639332403061
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
  21. Pass30,766 miles (+3,636)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    30,766 miles
    Test number
    289554051395
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre cracking slightly on sidewall
  22. Pass27,130 miles (+2,240)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    27,130 miles
    Test number
    347816001077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass24,890 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    24,890 miles
    Test number
    383455129448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail24,876 miles (+1,474)2 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,876 miles
    Test number
    552453229230
    • DangerousDipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)
    • DangerousNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
  25. Pass23,402 miles (+4,076)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    23,402 miles
    Test number
    962369998148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass19,326 miles (+2,488)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    19,326 miles
    Test number
    431296627246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass16,838 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    16,838 miles
    Test number
    853191886050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T73 OEO

Does T73 OEO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T73 OEO expired on 26 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T73 OEO?
The MOT on T73 OEO expired on 26 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T73 OEO done?
T73 OEO was recorded at 43,114 miles at its MOT on 22 Apr 2026, an average of 1,308 miles a year.
Has T73 OEO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T73 OEO has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on T73 OEO 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 T73 OEO find?
T73 OEO failed its latest MOT on 22 Apr 2026 with 3 major defects and 7 advisories: front sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength, and 7 more.

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