Mercedes-Benz A-Class
Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,397 cc
T81 CSSMOT history
T81 CSS is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 30 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 1 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 50,328 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 1 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 50,328 mi
- At MOT on 12 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 29
- 21 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 1,550 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T81 CSS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- A-Class
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,397 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 30 Mar 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 1 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T81 CSS was last recorded at 50,328 miles on 12 Mar 2026, 1,291 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 49,037 miles · 27 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,291 miles
- Average per year
- 1,550 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 50,328 miles
- 2025 – 49,037 miles
- 2024 – 48,167 miles
- 2023 – 47,035 miles
- 2022 – 46,031 miles
- 2021 – 45,069 miles
- 2020 – 44,728 miles
- 2019 – 43,232 miles
- 2018 – 42,017 miles
- 2017 – 40,247 miles
- 2016 – 39,247 miles
- 2015 – 38,429 miles
- 2014 – 37,486 miles
- 2013 – 36,620 miles
- 2012 – 35,227 miles
- 2011 – 34,367 miles
- 2010 – 32,893 miles
- 2009 – 28,852 miles
- 2008 – 24,989 miles
- 2007 – 21,427 miles
- 2006 – 19,407 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass50,328 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth rear outer wheel arch areas corroding
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroding front to rear
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
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.
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory7 MOTs, 2010–2016
Exhaust system corroding
Advisory6 MOTs, 2017–2025
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025
Full MOT history
29 tests since 29 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass50,328 miles1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 50,328 miles
- Test number
- 185136008987
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth rear outer wheel arch areas corroding
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroding front to rear
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Fail50,328 miles (+1,291)1 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,328 miles
- Test number
- 504277484577
- MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth rear outer wheel arch areas corroding
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroding front to rear
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Pass49,037 miles (+870)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 49,037 miles
- Test number
- 496248892868
- AdvisoryBoth rear outer wheel arches corroding
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front strut top bearing slightly noisy
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroding
- AdvisoryUnable to inspect sill panels & floor pans due to covers fitted
Pass48,167 miles (+4)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 48,167 miles
- Test number
- 176254525036
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear shocker casing corroding
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroding
- AdvisoryUnable to inspect floor & sill panels due to factory fitted undertrays fitted
Fail48,163 miles (+1,128)3 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,163 miles
- Test number
- 668011389644
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear shocker casing corroding
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroding
- AdvisoryUnable to inspect floor & sill panels due to factory fitted undertrays fitted
Pass47,035 miles (+1,004)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 47,035 miles
- Test number
- 403201981574
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroding
Pass46,031 miles (+962)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 46,031 miles
- Test number
- 561777504648
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroding
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted , unable to see floor pan
Pass45,069 miles (+341)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 45,069 miles
- Test number
- 402540881895
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated
Pass44,728 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 44,728 miles
- Test number
- 565607010208
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryExhaust centre box corroded
- AdvisoryFront subframe corroded
Fail44,728 miles (+1,496)2 repaired6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,728 miles
- Test number
- 192762718070
- Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryExhaust centre box corroded
- AdvisoryFront subframe corroded
Pass43,232 miles (+1,215)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2020
- Odometer
- 43,232 miles
- Test number
- 673444510633
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust silencer box corroded
- AdvisoryRear exhaust pipe mounting corroded
Pass42,017 miles (+4)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 42,017 miles
- Test number
- 847100983093
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Fail42,013 miles (+1,766)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,013 miles
- Test number
- 271669866423
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Pass40,247 miles (+1,000)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 40,247 miles
- Test number
- 146658609102
- AdvisoryFront sub frame corroding
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded going to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded going to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroding
Pass39,247 miles (+818)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 39,247 miles
- Test number
- 726656382212
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryCentre exhaust deteriorated
Pass38,429 miles (+943)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 38,429 miles
- Test number
- 207582765046
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteExhaust corroding
Pass37,486 miles (+866)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 37,486 miles
- Test number
- 165056974436
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteExhaust silencer corroded
Pass36,620 miles (+1,393)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 36,620 miles
- Test number
- 389504163056
- NoteExhaust corroded
Pass35,227 miles (+860)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 35,227 miles
- Test number
- 135215062061
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteExhaust corroding
Pass34,367 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 34,367 miles
- Test number
- 866848681061
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail34,367 miles (+1,474)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 34,367 miles
- Test number
- 175810481018
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass32,893 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 32,893 miles
- Test number
- 582757270007
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail32,892 miles (+4,040)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,892 miles
- Test number
- 963725470029
- FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass28,852 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 28,852 miles
- Test number
- 321846789020
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail28,852 miles (+3,863)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 28,852 miles
- Test number
- 861875689073
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Pass24,989 miles (+3,562)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 24,989 miles
- Test number
- 390484188016
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,427 miles (+131)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 21,427 miles
- Test number
- 993132797017
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail21,296 miles (+1,889)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 21,296 miles
- Test number
- 944190687064
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Pass19,407 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 19,407 miles
- Test number
- 503738486028
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T81 CSS
- Does T81 CSS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T81 CSS is valid until 1 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T81 CSS?
- The MOT on T81 CSS is valid until 1 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T81 CSS done?
- T81 CSS was recorded at 50,328 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2026, an average of 1,550 miles a year.
- Has T81 CSS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T81 CSS has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on T81 CSS 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 T81 CSS find?
- T81 CSS passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; both rear outer wheel arch areas corroding; exhaust system corroding front to rear, and 3 more.
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