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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

V32 ELAMOT history

V32 ELA is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 1 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 16 Dec 2023 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 90,629 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Dec 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Dec 2023
Mileage
90,629 mi
At MOT on 17 Dec 2022
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,114 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V32 ELA
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
1 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
17 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

V32 ELA was last recorded at 90,629 miles on 17 Dec 2022, 39,041 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Feb 2014.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
51,588 miles · 4 Feb 2014
Between the last two tests
39,041 miles
Average per year
4,114 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 90,629 miles
  • 2014 – 51,588 miles
  • 2013 – 50,077 miles
  • 2012 – 45,625 miles
  • 2011 – 42,056 miles
  • 2010 – 39,014 miles
  • 2009 – 34,205 miles
  • 2008 – 30,299 miles
  • 2007 – 26,213 miles
  • 2006 – 23,526 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,629 miles
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated strong advisory*** (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass90,629 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    90,629 miles
    Test number
    391001489649
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    358130453644
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component pump or pipes (2.1.5 (a))

  3. FailMileage not read2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    801236990589
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component pump or pipes (2.1.5 (a))

  4. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    616887645137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. FailMileage not read1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    432315686130
    • MajorFront Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  6. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    748513489704
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. FailMileage not read7 major2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    397087393247
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. PassMileage not read4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    379156009183
    • AdvisoryBonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. PassMileage not read6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    685613913468
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated strong advisory*** (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded strong advisory*** (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake pipe coated with the underseal

  10. FailMileage not read2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    123702104882
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated strong advisory*** (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded strong advisory*** (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  11. PassMileage not read3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    512509082871
    • 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)

  12. FailMileage not read3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    198509573342
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • 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)

  13. PassMileage not read2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    317018375012
    • NoteBAS/ ESP Warning light illuminated
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  14. FailMileage not read2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    748258975076
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteBAS/ ESP Warning light illuminated
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  15. FailMileage not read3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    166485375047
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  16. Pass51,588 miles (+1,511)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    51,588 miles
    Test number
    105215834087
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass50,077 miles (+87)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    50,077 miles
    Test number
    386685743077
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Fail49,990 miles (+4,365)6 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,990 miles
    Test number
    378851533067
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass45,625 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    45,625 miles
    Test number
    305826442093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail45,622 miles (+3,566)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,622 miles
    Test number
    198885442038
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

  21. Pass42,056 miles (+3,042)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    42,056 miles
    Test number
    458840141038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass39,014 miles (+4,809)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    39,014 miles
    Test number
    144268440472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass34,205 miles (+3,906)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    34,205 miles
    Test number
    892152059029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass30,299 miles (+4,086)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    30,299 miles
    Test number
    631790538068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass26,213 miles (+2,687)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    26,213 miles
    Test number
    342728047010
    • NoteSlight wear on outter edge of nearside front tyre

  26. Pass23,526 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    23,526 miles
    Test number
    412587236299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V32 ELA

Does V32 ELA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V32 ELA expired on 16 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V32 ELA?
The MOT on V32 ELA expired on 16 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V32 ELA done?
V32 ELA was recorded at 90,629 miles at its MOT on 17 Dec 2022, an average of 4,114 miles a year.
Has V32 ELA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V32 ELA has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on V32 ELA 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 V32 ELA find?
V32 ELA passed its latest MOT on 17 Dec 2022 with 2 advisories: coil spring corroded all four; oil leak, but not excessive.

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