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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

T849 AFPMOT history

T849 AFP is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 14 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 31 Aug 2024 and it has passed 18 of 30 MOT tests, with 107,923 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Aug 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 31 Aug 2024
Mileage
107,923 mi
At MOT on 23 Aug 2023
MOT tests
30
18 passed · 12 failed
Per year
3,318 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T849 AFP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
14 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
23 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T849 AFP was last recorded at 107,923 miles on 23 Aug 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,923 miles · 8 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,318 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 107,923 miles
  • 2022 – 105,387 miles
  • 2021 – 101,925 miles
  • 2020 – 101,104 miles
  • 2019 – 99,387 miles
  • 2018 – 96,891 miles
  • 2017 – 94,154 miles
  • 2016 – 91,763 miles
  • 2015 – 89,240 miles
  • 2014 – 85,550 miles
  • 2013 – 82,632 miles
  • 2012 – 81,611 miles
  • 2011 – 80,175 miles
  • 2010 – 78,892 miles
  • 2009 – 75,810 miles
  • 2008 – 67,056 miles
  • 2007 – 59,074 miles
  • 2006 – 50,625 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,923 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all around (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components rusted/corroded
  • AdvisoryFront sub-frame badly rusted/corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside headlamp ( bulb holder wiring plug connection has a slight defect) or bad contact (require attention ) (strong advice)
  • AdvisoryRear coil springs badly rusted/corroded
  • AdvisoryRear sub-frame badly rusted/corroded

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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Under tray +engine cover fitted obscure some components

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • All tyres under inflated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

30 tests since 17 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,923 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    107,923 miles
    Test number
    308489829296
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all around (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components rusted/corroded
    • AdvisoryFront sub-frame badly rusted/corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside headlamp ( bulb holder wiring plug connection has a slight defect) or bad contact (require attention ) (strong advice)
    • AdvisoryRear coil springs badly rusted/corroded
    • AdvisoryRear sub-frame badly rusted/corroded

  2. Fail107,923 miles (+2,536)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,923 miles
    Test number
    650653215731
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm (forward facing) rubber bush worn/deteriorated/split/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm (forward facing )rubber bush worn/deteriorated/split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components badly rusted/corroded+front+rear sub-frame badly rusted
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring rusted/corroded

  3. Pass105,387 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    105,387 miles
    Test number
    916309078649
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll tyres under inflated

  4. Fail105,380 miles (+3,455)2 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,380 miles
    Test number
    752407586343
    • MajorFront Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp and main beam (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll tyres under inflated

  5. Pass101,925 miles (+4)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    101,925 miles
    Test number
    540368027315
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both side (front bush) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail101,921 miles (+817)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,921 miles
    Test number
    484036795488
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both side (front bush) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass101,104 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    101,104 miles
    Test number
    980353026235
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower wish-bone arm forward facing mounting area has a serious corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output and offside headlamps lens dull (strong advice) (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring badly rusted
    • AdvisoryRear reg plate faded
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp switch defective (strong advice)

  8. Fail101,104 miles (+1,717)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,104 miles
    Test number
    877089429790
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower wish-bone arm forward facing mounting area has a serious corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output and offside headlamps lens dull (strong advice) (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear and offside front tyres wearing low
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring badly rusted
    • AdvisoryRear reg plate faded

  9. Pass99,387 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    99,387 miles
    Test number
    401021361783
    • AdvisoryNearside front wiper juddering +wiper blade fitting worn excessive play
    • AdvisoryOffside rear coil spring rusted

  10. Fail99,381 miles (+2,490)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,381 miles
    Test number
    743693220974
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside front sub-frame corroded+large hole (suspension mounting area) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and nearside rear metal brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside front wiper juddering +wiper blade fitting worn excessive play
    • AdvisoryOffside rear coil spring rusted
    • AdvisoryRear bumper has a slight damage +rubber moulding adrifted (sharp edge)

  11. Pass96,891 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2019
    Odometer
    96,891 miles
    Test number
    731051345065
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded and offside front (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryUnder tray +engine cover fitted obscure some components

  12. Fail96,891 miles (+2,737)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,891 miles
    Test number
    932789433042
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded and offside front (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryUnder tray +engine cover fitted obscure some components

  13. Pass94,154 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2018
    Odometer
    94,154 miles
    Test number
    212201480097
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded and offside front +nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryUnder tray +engine cover fitted obscure some components

  14. Fail94,154 miles (+2,391)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,154 miles
    Test number
    534479216553
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wipers split+worn (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded and offside front +nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryUnder tray +engine cover fitted obscure some components

  15. Pass91,763 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2017
    Odometer
    91,763 miles
    Test number
    670784548300
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension subframe has general corrosion
    • AdvisoryFront wipers smearing slightly
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  16. Fail91,763 miles (+2,523)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,763 miles
    Test number
    470791688567
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension subframe has general corrosion
    • AdvisoryFront wipers smearing slightly
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  17. Pass89,240 miles (+3,690)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2016
    Odometer
    89,240 miles
    Test number
    105264915193
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside outer body sill plastic cover damaged/broken +slight damaged to jacking point area

  18. Pass85,550 miles (+2,918)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2015
    Odometer
    85,550 miles
    Test number
    578335114197
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  19. Pass82,632 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2014
    Odometer
    82,632 miles
    Test number
    295590623410
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  20. Fail82,632 miles (+1,021)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,632 miles
    Test number
    527870423167
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  21. Pass81,611 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2013
    Odometer
    81,611 miles
    Test number
    355933322115
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  22. Fail81,611 miles (+1,436)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,611 miles
    Test number
    326392422177
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  23. Pass80,175 miles (+1,283)5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2012
    Odometer
    80,175 miles
    Test number
    426889721160
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • NoteBoth front tyres on 2 1/2mm - 3mm
    • NoteFront brake discs lipped
    • NoteOffside front suspension arm bush deteriorating

  24. Pass78,892 miles (+3,082)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2011
    Odometer
    78,892 miles
    Test number
    912700530153
    • NoteAir bag light on

  25. Pass75,810 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2010
    Odometer
    75,810 miles
    Test number
    471246329163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail75,809 miles (+8,753)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,809 miles
    Test number
    824285629174
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  27. Pass67,056 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2009
    Odometer
    67,056 miles
    Test number
    211792248466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail67,056 miles (+7,982)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,056 miles
    Test number
    243637638103
    • FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

  29. Pass59,074 miles (+8,449)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2008
    Odometer
    59,074 miles
    Test number
    231271747121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass50,625 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2007
    Odometer
    50,625 miles
    Test number
    642987336158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T849 AFP

Does T849 AFP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T849 AFP expired on 31 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T849 AFP?
The MOT on T849 AFP expired on 31 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T849 AFP done?
T849 AFP was recorded at 107,923 miles at its MOT on 23 Aug 2023, an average of 3,318 miles a year.
Has T849 AFP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T849 AFP has failed 12 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on T849 AFP 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 T849 AFP find?
T849 AFP passed its latest MOT on 23 Aug 2023 with 6 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all around; front and rear suspension components rusted/corroded; front sub-frame badly rusted/corroded, and 3 more.

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