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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

T815 ELUMOT history

T815 ELU is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 12 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 28 Oct 2025 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 78,172 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Oct 2025
Mileage
78,172 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2024
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,430 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T815 ELU
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
12 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T815 ELU was last recorded at 78,172 miles on 15 Oct 2024, 2,770 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,402 miles · 4 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
2,770 miles
Average per year
2,430 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 78,172 miles
  • 2023 – 75,402 miles
  • 2022 – 73,932 miles
  • 2021 – 72,738 miles
  • 2020 – 71,642 miles
  • 2019 – 70,966 miles
  • 2018 – 69,991 miles
  • 2017 – 69,098 miles
  • 2016 – 67,737 miles
  • 2015 – 66,511 miles
  • 2014 – 64,210 miles
  • 2013 – 60,719 miles
  • 2012 – 53,256 miles
  • 2011 – 45,051 miles
  • 2010 – 43,092 miles
  • 2009 – 40,919 miles
  • 2008 – 38,579 miles
  • 2007 – 36,331 miles
  • 2006 – 34,505 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,172 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass78,172 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    78,172 miles
    Test number
    916160140152
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  2. Fail78,172 miles (+2,770)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,172 miles
    Test number
    138181941268
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  3. Pass75,402 miles (+1,470)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    75,402 miles
    Test number
    238155853721
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass73,932 miles (+1,194)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    73,932 miles
    Test number
    753318135240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass72,738 miles (+1,096)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    72,738 miles
    Test number
    133722011583

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass71,642 miles (+676)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    71,642 miles
    Test number
    587637662314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass70,966 miles (+975)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    70,966 miles
    Test number
    837346204456
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass69,991 miles (+893)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    69,991 miles
    Test number
    662285724516
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded

  9. Pass69,098 miles (+1,361)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    69,098 miles
    Test number
    481356806043
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Pass67,737 miles (+1,226)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    67,737 miles
    Test number
    323635093518

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass66,511 miles (+2,301)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    66,511 miles
    Test number
    340348932727

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass64,210 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    64,210 miles
    Test number
    777836184210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail64,210 miles (+3,491)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,210 miles
    Test number
    455966784222
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  14. Pass60,719 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    60,719 miles
    Test number
    198337693263
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Fail60,719 miles (+7,463)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,719 miles
    Test number
    167657593221
    • FailureCentre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass53,256 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    53,256 miles
    Test number
    216462392263
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail53,256 miles (+8,205)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,256 miles
    Test number
    816672492272
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass45,051 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    45,051 miles
    Test number
    855942401390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail45,041 miles (+1,949)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,041 miles
    Test number
    307219291242
    • FailureOffside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass43,092 miles (+2,173)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    43,092 miles
    Test number
    443895490200
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  21. Fail40,919 miles1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,919 miles
    Test number
    663942209333
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteFront no plate cracking
    • NoteRear no plate blemmishing

  22. Pass40,919 miles (+2,340)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    40,919 miles
    Test number
    703812009361
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteFront no plate cracking
    • NoteRear no plate blemmishing

  23. Pass38,579 miles (+2,248)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    38,579 miles
    Test number
    170351808326
    • NoteFront discs corroding on inner sides

  24. Pass36,331 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    36,331 miles
    Test number
    902745797208
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  25. Fail36,331 miles (+1,826)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,331 miles
    Test number
    961215297235
    • FailureInner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  26. Pass34,505 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    34,505 miles
    Test number
    530339596218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail34,505 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,505 miles
    Test number
    411249796216
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about T815 ELU

Does T815 ELU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T815 ELU expired on 28 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T815 ELU?
The MOT on T815 ELU expired on 28 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T815 ELU done?
T815 ELU was recorded at 78,172 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2024, an average of 2,430 miles a year.
Has T815 ELU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T815 ELU has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on T815 ELU 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 T815 ELU find?
T815 ELU passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2024 with 2 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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