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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

T823 LELMOT history

T823 LEL is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 23 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 3 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 27,379 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Mar 2027
Mileage
27,379 mi
At MOT on 4 Mar 2026
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
805 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T823 LEL
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
23 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T823 LEL was last recorded at 27,379 miles on 4 Mar 2026, 51 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
27,328 miles · 5 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
51 miles
Average per year
805 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 27,379 miles
  • 2022 – 27,328 miles
  • 2021 – 27,029 miles
  • 2020 – 26,808 miles
  • 2019 – 26,638 miles
  • 2018 – 25,980 miles
  • 2017 – 25,095 miles
  • 2016 – 23,854 miles
  • 2015 – 22,884 miles
  • 2014 – 21,728 miles
  • 2013 – 20,893 miles
  • 2012 – 20,041 miles
  • 2011 – 18,605 miles
  • 2010 – 16,943 miles
  • 2009 – 15,117 miles
  • 2008 – 13,722 miles
  • 2007 – 12,572 miles
  • 2006 – 11,512 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass27,379 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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.

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

22 tests since 19 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass27,379 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    27,379 miles
    Test number
    405014962081
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail27,379 miles (+51)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,379 miles
    Test number
    946201280671
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass27,328 miles (+299)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    27,328 miles
    Test number
    977597787978

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass27,029 miles (+221)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    27,029 miles
    Test number
    953000184466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass26,808 miles (+170)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    26,808 miles
    Test number
    446425781142
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass26,638 miles (+658)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    26,638 miles
    Test number
    429490375258
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass25,980 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    25,980 miles
    Test number
    824212877511
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail25,976 miles (+881)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,976 miles
    Test number
    836190786406
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass25,095 miles (+1,241)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    25,095 miles
    Test number
    253429429468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass23,854 miles (+970)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    23,854 miles
    Test number
    410152308574
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres starting to perish.

  11. Pass22,884 miles (+1,156)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    22,884 miles
    Test number
    287408965146
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  12. Pass21,728 miles (+835)8 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    21,728 miles
    Test number
    269371564153
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass20,893 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    20,893 miles
    Test number
    666905653114
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Fail20,893 miles (+852)2 repaired5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,893 miles
    Test number
    798595053122
    • Repaired at testBrake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass20,041 miles (+1,436)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    20,041 miles
    Test number
    856616762104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass18,605 miles (+1,662)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    18,605 miles
    Test number
    859865561155
    • NoteBonnet stay clip broken

  17. Pass16,943 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    16,943 miles
    Test number
    773599950167
    • NoteAll tyres worn to 3mm o/s/f badly perished on inner side wall

  18. Fail16,943 miles (+1,826)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,943 miles
    Test number
    820579350171
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
    • NoteAll tyres worn to 3mm o/s/f badly perished on inner side wall

  19. Pass15,117 miles (+1,395)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    15,117 miles
    Test number
    442666169112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass13,722 miles (+1,150)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    13,722 miles
    Test number
    114909168119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass12,572 miles (+1,060)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    12,572 miles
    Test number
    270949867466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass11,512 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    11,512 miles
    Test number
    964110676169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T823 LEL

Does T823 LEL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T823 LEL is valid until 3 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T823 LEL?
The MOT on T823 LEL is valid until 3 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T823 LEL done?
T823 LEL was recorded at 27,379 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2026, an average of 805 miles a year.
Has T823 LEL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T823 LEL has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on T823 LEL 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 T823 LEL find?
T823 LEL passed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: central front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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