
Mercedes-Benz A-Class
Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc
V678 LHBMOT history
V678 LHB is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 12 Nov 1999. Its MOT expired on 5 Feb 2024 and it has passed 16 of 29 MOT tests, with 128,305 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Feb 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 5 Feb 2024
- Mileage
- 128,305 mi
- At MOT on 12 Feb 2024
- MOT tests
- 29
- 16 passed · 13 failed
- Per year
- 4,008 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V678 LHB
- 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
- 12 Nov 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 5 Feb 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Feb 2024 (Fail)
Mileage history
V678 LHB was last recorded at 128,305 miles on 12 Feb 2024, 28 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Feb 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 128,277 miles · 2 Feb 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 28 miles
- Average per year
- 4,008 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 128,305 miles
- 2023 – 126,922 miles
- 2022 – 125,883 miles
- 2021 – 124,953 miles
- 2020 – 124,280 miles
- 2019 – 122,365 miles
- 2018 – 120,818 miles
- 2017 – 119,063 miles
- 2016 – 117,344 miles
- 2015 – 115,411 miles
- 2014 – 113,085 miles
- 2013 – 96,631 miles
- 2012 – 90,628 miles
- 2010 – 82,994 miles
- 2009 – 79,997 miles
- 2008 – 73,773 miles
- 2007 – 60,407 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MajorFront Headlamp not working on main beam o/s and n/s (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorMain beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Side repeater slightly discoloured o/s and n/s (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush cracking and shocker corroded (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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 Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2013
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2013
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect
Major3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
29 tests since 6 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail128,305 miles (+28)6 major1 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,305 miles
- Test number
- 214683412942
- MajorFront Headlamp not working on main beam o/s and n/s (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorMain beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Side repeater slightly discoloured o/s and n/s (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush cracking and shocker corroded (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail128,277 miles (+1,355)9 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,277 miles
- Test number
- 237723786836
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass126,922 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 126,922 miles
- Test number
- 130786513330
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Fail126,922 miles (+1,039)1 dangerous2 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,922 miles
- Test number
- 245853162983
- DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass125,883 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 125,883 miles
- Test number
- 922171118617
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail125,883 miles (+930)4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,883 miles
- Test number
- 101799176917
- MajorDriver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass124,953 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 124,953 miles
- Test number
- 966360882701
- AdvisoryExhaust intermediate pipe deteriorated
- 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))
Fail124,953 miles (+673)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,953 miles
- Test number
- 678942707891
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed heavily cracked cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorFront Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both historic leakage no damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorHeadlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust intermediate pipe deteriorated
- 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))
Pass124,280 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 124,280 miles
- Test number
- 189544684157
- 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail124,280 miles (+1,915)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,280 miles
- Test number
- 871668778998
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed heavily cracked cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorRear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorSide repeater incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))
- 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass122,365 miles2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 122,365 miles
- Test number
- 406072371033
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FailMileage not read8 major2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 207804649943
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass120,818 miles (+11)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 120,818 miles
- Test number
- 191538897014
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail120,807 miles (+1,744)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,807 miles
- Test number
- 200137318744
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass119,063 miles (+6)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 119,063 miles
- Test number
- 916757641280
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both
Fail119,057 miles (+1,713)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,057 miles
- Test number
- 342211530302
- FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
- FailureHeadlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both
Pass117,344 miles (+1,933)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 117,344 miles
- Test number
- 143301841405
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass115,411 miles (+2,326)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 115,411 miles
- Test number
- 956151035030
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass113,085 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 113,085 miles
- Test number
- 875754334059
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail113,083 miles (+16,452)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,083 miles
- Test number
- 825570734005
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Pass96,631 miles (+6,003)9 advisories5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 96,631 miles
- Test number
- 167055803027
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteCovers over both outer sills
- NoteN/s & o/s rear inner sills corroding.
- NoteSrs light on.
Pass90,628 miles2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 90,628 miles
- Test number
- 278893732054
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail90,628 miles (+7,634)3 failures2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,628 miles
- Test number
- 608133432008
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass82,994 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 82,994 miles
- Test number
- 341785110497
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail82,994 miles (+2,997)3 failures2 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,994 miles
- Test number
- 174294210266
- FailureNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Pass79,997 miles12 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 79,997 miles
- Test number
- 313446319404
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisorySuspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- NoteDip/main beam switch worn but operating ok
- NoteRear number plate faded slightly
Fail79,997 miles (+6,224)2 failures12 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,997 miles
- Test number
- 762295919204
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisorySuspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- NoteDip/main beam switch worn but operating ok
- NoteRear number plate faded slightly
Pass73,773 miles (+13,366)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 73,773 miles
- Test number
- 960570998173
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,407 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 60,407 miles
- Test number
- 111475567429
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V678 LHB
- Does V678 LHB currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on V678 LHB expired on 5 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on V678 LHB?
- The MOT on V678 LHB expired on 5 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has V678 LHB done?
- V678 LHB was recorded at 128,305 miles at its MOT on 12 Feb 2024, an average of 4,008 miles a year.
- Has V678 LHB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V678 LHB has failed 13 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Feb 2024.
- Has the mileage on V678 LHB 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 V678 LHB find?
- V678 LHB failed its latest MOT on 12 Feb 2024 with 6 major defects, 1 minor defect and 10 advisories: front headlamp not working on main beam o/s and n/s; main beam tell-tale not working; nearside front headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect, and 14 more.
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