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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,397 cc

T851 ELOMOT history

T851 ELO is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 10 Aug 1999. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jun 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 60,865 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Jun 2027
Mileage
60,865 mi
At MOT on 10 Jun 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,034 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T851 ELO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,397 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
10 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T851 ELO was last recorded at 60,865 miles on 10 Jun 2026, 3,162 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
57,703 miles · 19 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
3,162 miles
Average per year
1,034 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 60,865 miles
  • 2025 – 57,703 miles
  • 2023 – 57,652 miles
  • 2022 – 57,437 miles
  • 2019 – 57,406 miles
  • 2018 – 57,293 miles
  • 2017 – 56,960 miles
  • 2016 – 56,571 miles
  • 2015 – 55,788 miles
  • 2014 – 54,860 miles
  • 2013 – 53,127 miles
  • 2012 – 51,526 miles
  • 2011 – 50,018 miles
  • 2010 – 48,725 miles
  • 2009 – 46,502 miles
  • 2008 – 44,419 miles
  • 2007 – 42,113 miles
  • 2006 – 40,313 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass60,865 miles
  • 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryTyre pressure(s) looking low

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 Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bushes Deteriorating Both Sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008

  • Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008

Full MOT history

23 tests since 25 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass60,865 miles (+3,162)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    60,865 miles
    Test number
    264713838367
    • 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure(s) looking low

  2. Pass57,703 miles (+51)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    57,703 miles
    Test number
    114008738374
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bushes Deteriorating Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral Surface Corrosion Evident to Sub-Frames Consistent with Vehicle Age
    • AdvisoryRear Brake Brake Requirements only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

  3. Pass57,652 miles (+215)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    57,652 miles
    Test number
    623944325585
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both Sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake Requirements only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bushes Deteriorating Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral Corrosion Evident to Sub-Frames Consistent with Vehicle Age
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass57,437 miles (+31)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    57,437 miles
    Test number
    716760853391
    • AdvisoryLight Corrosion to Front Subframe
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bush Bonding Deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake Requirements only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

  5. Pass57,406 miles (+113)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    57,406 miles
    Test number
    763833208279
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service Brake Requirements only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

  6. Pass57,293 miles (+333)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    57,293 miles
    Test number
    867445776844

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass56,960 miles (+389)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    56,960 miles
    Test number
    979770773547
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear silencer corroded

  8. Pass56,571 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    56,571 miles
    Test number
    110155828959
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Fail56,571 miles (+783)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,571 miles
    Test number
    428519406311
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass55,788 miles (+928)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    55,788 miles
    Test number
    499571105265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass54,860 miles (+1,733)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    54,860 miles
    Test number
    849972704271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass53,127 miles (+1,601)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    53,127 miles
    Test number
    855189893167
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteCorrosion to both front shock-absorbers.
    • NoteRusted front subframe.
    • NoteSurface rust on various metal brake pipes.

  13. Pass51,526 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    51,526 miles
    Test number
    537875112254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail51,525 miles (+1,507)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,525 miles
    Test number
    837324012215
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing uneven

  15. Pass50,018 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    50,018 miles
    Test number
    997784411268
    • NoteNsr coil spring corroded at bottom
    • NoteSlight corrosion on nsr brake pipe

  16. Fail50,016 miles (+1,291)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,016 miles
    Test number
    568314111246
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteNsr coil spring corroded at bottom
    • NoteSlight corrosion on nsr brake pipe

  17. Pass48,725 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    48,725 miles
    Test number
    301707100416
    • NoteSlight corrosion on both rear coil springs
    • NoteSlight corrosion on nsr brake pipe
    • NoteSlight cracking to both front brake flexis

  18. Fail48,725 miles (+2,223)1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,725 miles
    Test number
    443837300268
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteSlight corrosion on both rear coil springs
    • NoteSlight corrosion on nsr brake pipe
    • NoteSlight cracking to both front brake flexis

  19. Pass46,502 miles (+2,083)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    46,502 miles
    Test number
    743019509233
    • NoteSlight corrosion on rear coil springs
    • NoteSlight cracking to both front brake flexis
    • NoteTyre readings osf 5mm nsf 4mm nsr 7mm osr 6mm

  20. Pass44,419 miles (+2,306)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    44,419 miles
    Test number
    523414718245
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  21. Pass42,113 miles (+1,800)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    42,113 miles
    Test number
    863483487179
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  22. Pass40,313 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    40,313 miles
    Test number
    591738506275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail40,313 miles5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,313 miles
    Test number
    850936106248
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Questions about T851 ELO

Does T851 ELO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T851 ELO is valid until 18 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T851 ELO?
The MOT on T851 ELO is valid until 18 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T851 ELO done?
T851 ELO was recorded at 60,865 miles at its MOT on 10 Jun 2026, an average of 1,034 miles a year.
Has T851 ELO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T851 ELO has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jul 2016.
Has the mileage on T851 ELO 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 T851 ELO find?
T851 ELO passed its latest MOT on 10 Jun 2026 with 9 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 6 more.

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