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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,397 cc

T830 AJMMOT history

T830 AJM is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 1 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 1 Oct 2021 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 101,564 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jul 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Oct 2021
Mileage
101,564 mi
At MOT on 29 Jul 2022
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,838 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T830 AJM
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
1 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Oct 2021
Latest MOT test
29 Jul 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

T830 AJM was last recorded at 101,564 miles on 29 Jul 2022, 57 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Sept 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,507 miles · 8 Sept 2020
Between the last two tests
57 miles
Average per year
3,838 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 101,564 miles
  • 2020 – 101,507 miles
  • 2019 – 100,458 miles
  • 2018 – 98,300 miles
  • 2017 – 95,585 miles
  • 2016 – 94,190 miles
  • 2015 – 88,490 miles
  • 2014 – 83,187 miles
  • 2013 – 76,875 miles
  • 2012 – 69,346 miles
  • 2011 – 64,755 miles
  • 2010 – 60,742 miles
  • 2009 – 54,924 miles
  • 2008 – 49,762 miles
  • 2007 – 43,684 miles
  • 2006 – 38,225 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail101,564 miles
  • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
  • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jack mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jack mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisorySill covers
  • AdvisoryUnder trays

What MOT failures 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 Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened broken edge of alloy cup for spring

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Steering system slightly tight

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail101,564 miles (+57)5 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,564 miles
    Test number
    866950763882
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jack mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • 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 hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jack mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySill covers
    • AdvisoryUnder trays

  2. Pass101,507 miles (+1,049)3 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    101,507 miles
    Test number
    102953688532
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySteering column knocking

  3. Pass100,458 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    100,458 miles
    Test number
    383562750373
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail100,457 miles (+2,157)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,457 miles
    Test number
    921735930245
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass98,300 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    98,300 miles
    Test number
    597447683106
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened broken edge of alloy cup for spring (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly tight

  6. Fail98,300 miles (+2,715)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,300 miles
    Test number
    111444846032
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened broken edge of alloy cup for spring (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly tight

  7. Pass95,585 miles (+1,395)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    95,585 miles
    Test number
    760409847058
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened broken edge of alloy spring seat base marked in yellow (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

  8. Pass94,190 miles (+17)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    94,190 miles
    Test number
    838844953673
    • AdvisoryNearside Front shock absorber spring cup slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  9. Fail94,173 miles (+5,683)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,173 miles
    Test number
    628047190278
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front shock absorber spring cup slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  10. Pass88,490 miles (+5,303)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    88,490 miles
    Test number
    719763675054
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteExhaust silencer outer skin corroded
    • NoteNearside front shock absorber spring cup has slight damage
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  11. Pass83,187 miles (+6,312)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    83,187 miles
    Test number
    725392774062
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteRear silencer outer skin corroded
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Pass76,875 miles (+7,529)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    76,875 miles
    Test number
    946671563069
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass69,346 miles (+4,591)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    69,346 miles
    Test number
    156161762472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass64,755 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    64,755 miles
    Test number
    518350661074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail64,755 miles (+4,013)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,755 miles
    Test number
    466847051003
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  16. Pass60,742 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    60,742 miles
    Test number
    603447450076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail60,738 miles (+5,814)1 dangerous5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,738 miles
    Test number
    181856850479
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre is badly perished in tread area!

  18. Pass54,924 miles (+5,162)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    54,924 miles
    Test number
    672129259021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass49,762 miles (+6,078)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    49,762 miles
    Test number
    623461468028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass43,684 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    43,684 miles
    Test number
    404401767018
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  21. Fail43,684 miles (+5,459)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,684 miles
    Test number
    380110267059
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass38,225 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    38,225 miles
    Test number
    171527126080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T830 AJM

Does T830 AJM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T830 AJM expired on 1 Oct 2021, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T830 AJM?
The MOT on T830 AJM expired on 1 Oct 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T830 AJM done?
T830 AJM was recorded at 101,564 miles at its MOT on 29 Jul 2022, an average of 3,838 miles a year.
Has T830 AJM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T830 AJM has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on T830 AJM 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 T830 AJM find?
T830 AJM failed its latest MOT on 29 Jul 2022 with 5 major defects and 11 advisories: anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an abs fault; electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn, and 13 more.

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