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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

T798 LRJMOT history

T798 LRJ is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 16 Aug 1999. Its MOT expired on 16 May 2025 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 134,145 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 May 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 16 May 2025
Mileage
134,145 mi
At MOT on 17 May 2024
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,545 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T798 LRJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
16 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 May 2025
Latest MOT test
17 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T798 LRJ was last recorded at 134,145 miles on 17 May 2024, 965 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Sept 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,180 miles · 8 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
965 miles
Average per year
4,545 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 134,145 miles
  • 2021 – 133,180 miles
  • 2020 – 128,782 miles
  • 2019 – 116,932 miles
  • 2018 – 99,938 miles
  • 2014 – 95,014 miles
  • 2013 – 89,558 miles
  • 2012 – 83,495 miles
  • 2011 – 73,388 miles
  • 2010 – 73,287 miles
  • 2009 – 70,576 miles
  • 2008 – 62,695 miles
  • 2007 – 55,246 miles
  • 2006 – 52,770 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,145 miles
  • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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.

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Both rear jacking points missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • N/s number plate light dim

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass134,145 miles (+965)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2025
    Odometer
    134,145 miles
    Test number
    326529442465
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

  2. Pass133,180 miles (+28)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    133,180 miles
    Test number
    239571223938
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear jacking points missing
    • AdvisoryN/s number plate light dim

  3. Fail133,152 miles (+4,370)8 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,152 miles
    Test number
    720707764006
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen in an unacceptable condition too dirty to see though (3.2 (c) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear jacking points missing
    • AdvisoryN/s number plate light dim

  4. Pass128,782 miles (+92)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    128,782 miles
    Test number
    909844456670

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail128,690 miles (+11,758)9 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,690 miles
    Test number
    979382032898
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass116,932 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    116,932 miles
    Test number
    230326502285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail116,932 miles (+16,994)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,932 miles
    Test number
    248765110055
    • Repaired at testStop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass99,938 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    99,938 miles
    Test number
    658407937210
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  9. Fail99,938 miles (+4,924)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,938 miles
    Test number
    579673740569
    • Repaired at testBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  10. Pass95,014 miles (+5,456)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    95,014 miles
    Test number
    187561274056
    • 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 Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass89,558 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    89,558 miles
    Test number
    375192743052
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. FailMileage not read2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    176496933071
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Fail83,495 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,495 miles
    Test number
    396805922048
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  14. Pass83,495 miles (+10,107)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    83,495 miles
    Test number
    925335222027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass73,388 miles (+101)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    73,388 miles
    Test number
    678077441000
    • NoteMetal brake pipe at n/s/r has been cleaned and lubricated making true assesment difficult.

  16. Pass73,287 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    73,287 miles
    Test number
    211559740040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail73,287 miles (+2,711)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,287 miles
    Test number
    403389240043
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  18. Pass70,576 miles (+7,881)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    70,576 miles
    Test number
    143936599166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass62,695 miles (+7,449)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    62,695 miles
    Test number
    401259788105
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  20. Pass55,246 miles (+2,476)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    55,246 miles
    Test number
    803223587163
    • NoteEngine cutting out

  21. Pass52,770 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    52,770 miles
    Test number
    994202776158
    • NoteBoth front tyres have cuts on inside wall but not down to canvas

Questions about T798 LRJ

Does T798 LRJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T798 LRJ expired on 16 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T798 LRJ?
The MOT on T798 LRJ expired on 16 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T798 LRJ done?
T798 LRJ was recorded at 134,145 miles at its MOT on 17 May 2024, an average of 4,545 miles a year.
Has T798 LRJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T798 LRJ has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on T798 LRJ 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 T798 LRJ find?
T798 LRJ passed its latest MOT on 17 May 2024 with 1 advisory: steering column universal joint has slight wear or play.

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