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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,397 cc

V701 GNFMOT history

V701 GNF is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 3 Nov 1999. Its MOT expired on 18 Nov 2025 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 67,635 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Nov 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Nov 2025
Mileage
67,635 mi
At MOT on 18 Nov 2024
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,996 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V701 GNF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,397 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
3 Nov 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
18 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

V701 GNF was last recorded at 67,635 miles on 18 Nov 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
67,635 miles · 16 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,996 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 67,635 miles
  • 2023 – 52,666 miles
  • 2022 – 46,300 miles
  • 2021 – 44,684 miles
  • 2020 – 44,599 miles
  • 2019 – 41,306 miles
  • 2018 – 38,090 miles
  • 2017 – 36,890 miles
  • 2016 – 35,689 miles
  • 2015 – 32,948 miles
  • 2014 – 29,282 miles
  • 2012 – 23,639 miles
  • 2010 – 19,032 miles
  • 2009 – 17,294 miles
  • 2008 – 15,549 miles
  • 2007 – 15,097 miles
  • 2006 – 13,829 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass67,635 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

26 tests since 4 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass67,635 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    67,635 miles
    Test number
    183912272605
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail67,635 miles (+14,969)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,635 miles
    Test number
    734174025193
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass52,666 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    52,666 miles
    Test number
    443044946499
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Fail52,666 miles (+6,366)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,666 miles
    Test number
    476572566585
    • MajorFront Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Both Sides (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass46,300 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    46,300 miles
    Test number
    698194696237
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail46,300 miles (+1,616)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,300 miles
    Test number
    299400221016
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass44,684 miles (+85)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    44,684 miles
    Test number
    837067767704
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass44,599 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    44,599 miles
    Test number
    383389698621
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Fail44,598 miles (+3,292)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,598 miles
    Test number
    846244277631
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass41,306 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    41,306 miles
    Test number
    479450288302
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Fail41,306 miles (+3,216)5 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,306 miles
    Test number
    863908262006
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper boot split also play in balljoint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring insecure not located upper end (5.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced dim (4.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  12. Pass38,090 miles (+1,200)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    38,090 miles
    Test number
    607217578328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass36,890 miles (+1,201)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    36,890 miles
    Test number
    667504622819
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

  14. Pass35,689 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    35,689 miles
    Test number
    228848192538

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail35,689 miles (+2,741)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,689 miles
    Test number
    862642610137
    • FailureCentre Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass32,948 miles (+2)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    32,948 miles
    Test number
    835303325093
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteExhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate
    • NoteSome steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

  17. Fail32,946 miles (+3,664)3 failures5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,946 miles
    Test number
    566170425077
    • FailureNearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteExhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate
    • NoteSome steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

  18. Pass29,282 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    29,282 miles
    Test number
    567733514032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail29,282 miles (+5,643)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,282 miles
    Test number
    965781414063
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  20. Pass23,639 miles (+4,607)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    23,639 miles
    Test number
    476198882193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass19,032 miles (+1,738)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    19,032 miles
    Test number
    233744620355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass17,294 miles (+1,745)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    17,294 miles
    Test number
    534158819349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass15,549 miles (+452)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    15,549 miles
    Test number
    644626698106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass15,097 miles (+1,268)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    15,097 miles
    Test number
    581309537373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass13,829 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    13,829 miles
    Test number
    711188436306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail13,829 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,829 miles
    Test number
    400938636319
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about V701 GNF

Does V701 GNF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V701 GNF expired on 18 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V701 GNF?
The MOT on V701 GNF expired on 18 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V701 GNF done?
V701 GNF was recorded at 67,635 miles at its MOT on 18 Nov 2024, an average of 2,996 miles a year.
Has V701 GNF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V701 GNF has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on V701 GNF 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 V701 GNF find?
V701 GNF passed its latest MOT on 18 Nov 2024 with 1 advisory: offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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