Mercedes-Benz A-Class
Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc
T968 BPOMOT history
T968 BPO is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 8 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 18 Oct 2022 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 113,359 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Oct 2021.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 18 Oct 2022
- Mileage
- 113,359 mi
- At MOT on 19 Oct 2021
- MOT tests
- 25
- 17 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 4,916 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T968 BPO
- 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
- 8 Jul 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 18 Oct 2022
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Oct 2021 (Pass)
Mileage history
T968 BPO was last recorded at 113,359 miles on 19 Oct 2021, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Oct 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 113,359 miles · 18 Oct 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 4,916 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2021 – 113,359 miles
- 2020 – 109,089 miles
- 2019 – 105,779 miles
- 2018 – 102,933 miles
- 2017 – 99,370 miles
- 2016 – 96,976 miles
- 2015 – 94,832 miles
- 2014 – 87,769 miles
- 2013 – 79,502 miles
- 2012 – 71,684 miles
- 2011 – 66,693 miles
- 2010 – 59,701 miles
- 2009 – 52,925 miles
- 2008 – 45,794 miles
- 2007 – 42,134 miles
- 2006 – 38,015 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass113,359 miles
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides into flexi (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2015
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Nearside Rear TYRE HAS SLIGHT DAMAGE TO INNER SIDE WALL.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Full MOT history
25 tests since 22 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass113,359 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 113,359 miles
- Test number
- 665467599508
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides into flexi (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail113,359 miles (+2,679)5 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,359 miles
- Test number
- 827294777050
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Outer Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides into flexi (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass110,680 miles12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 110,680 miles
- Test number
- 858183173943
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail110,680 miles (+1,591)2 repaired12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,680 miles
- Test number
- 804500793684
- Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass109,089 miles (+3,310)
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2021
- Odometer
- 109,089 miles
- Test number
- 591077664960
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass105,779 miles (+2,846)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 105,779 miles
- Test number
- 395635807996
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass102,933 miles (+3,563)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 102,933 miles
- Test number
- 568412060527
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,370 miles (+7)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 99,370 miles
- Test number
- 171308801960
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Fail99,363 miles (+2,387)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,363 miles
- Test number
- 973609351339
- FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Pass96,976 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 96,976 miles
- Test number
- 226562335246
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear TYRE HAS SLIGHT DAMAGE TO INNER SIDE WALL.
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail96,976 miles (+2,144)3 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,976 miles
- Test number
- 246774282110
- FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear TYRE HAS SLIGHT DAMAGE TO INNER SIDE WALL.
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass94,832 miles (+7,063)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 94,832 miles
- Test number
- 695254395068
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass87,769 miles (+8,267)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 87,769 miles
- Test number
- 497365794051
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass79,502 miles (+62)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2014
- Odometer
- 79,502 miles
- Test number
- 177121823172
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail79,440 miles (+7,756)2 dangerous2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,440 miles
- Test number
- 928549513143
- DangerousDipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass71,684 miles (+4,991)
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2013
- Odometer
- 71,684 miles
- Test number
- 255930432173
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,693 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 66,693 miles
- Test number
- 349963181176
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteSill covers fitted
Fail66,693 miles (+6,992)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,693 miles
- Test number
- 576893681199
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteSill covers fitted
Pass59,701 miles (+6,776)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 59,701 miles
- Test number
- 342934080186
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,925 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 52,925 miles
- Test number
- 171137889166
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail52,925 miles (+7,131)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,925 miles
- Test number
- 444277689108
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Pass45,794 miles (+43)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 45,794 miles
- Test number
- 651505388153
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail45,751 miles (+3,617)2 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,751 miles
- Test number
- 584024588149
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- NoteNearside rear tyre, starting to split around tread area and wearing off on inner edge
- NoteOffside rear tyre, starting to split around tread area, starting to go out of shape and is under deflated
Pass42,134 miles (+4,119)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 42,134 miles
- Test number
- 272867987455
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,015 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 38,015 miles
- Test number
- 251433576167
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Questions about T968 BPO
- Does T968 BPO currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T968 BPO expired on 18 Oct 2022, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T968 BPO?
- The MOT on T968 BPO expired on 18 Oct 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T968 BPO done?
- T968 BPO was recorded at 113,359 miles at its MOT on 19 Oct 2021, an average of 4,916 miles a year.
- Has T968 BPO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T968 BPO has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Oct 2021.
- Has the mileage on T968 BPO 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 T968 BPO find?
- T968 BPO passed its latest MOT on 19 Oct 2021 with 4 advisories: front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides into flexi; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 1 more.
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