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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Grey · Petrol · 1999 · 1,898 cc

V712 VKEMOT history

V712 VKE is a grey petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 1 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 14 Jun 2024 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 121,918 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jun 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Jun 2024
Mileage
121,918 mi
At MOT on 15 Jun 2023
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,492 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V712 VKE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,898 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Jun 2024
Latest MOT test
15 Jun 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

V712 VKE was last recorded at 121,918 miles on 15 Jun 2023, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,908 miles · 5 May 2023
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
3,492 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 121,918 miles
  • 2016 – 119,664 miles
  • 2015 – 117,612 miles
  • 2014 – 113,008 miles
  • 2013 – 106,370 miles
  • 2012 – 100,851 miles
  • 2011 – 96,910 miles
  • 2010 – 91,832 miles
  • 2009 – 85,056 miles
  • 2008 – 78,288 miles
  • 2007 – 71,092 miles
  • 2006 – 63,220 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,918 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass121,918 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    121,918 miles
    Test number
    342301783793

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail121,918 miles (+10)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,918 miles
    Test number
    141792801834
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail121,908 miles (+2,244)1 dangerous3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,908 miles
    Test number
    564480784411
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass119,664 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    119,664 miles
    Test number
    561503032418
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  5. Fail119,664 miles (+2,052)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,664 miles
    Test number
    448118556213
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  6. Pass117,612 miles (+4,604)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    117,612 miles
    Test number
    638378697779

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass113,008 miles (+79)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    113,008 miles
    Test number
    727520844212
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  8. Fail112,929 miles (+6,559)5 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,929 miles
    Test number
    467152634293
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  9. Pass106,370 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    106,370 miles
    Test number
    268421723210
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  10. Fail106,370 miles (+5,519)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,370 miles
    Test number
    737841423218
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  11. Pass100,851 miles (+3,941)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    100,851 miles
    Test number
    767577822263
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Pass96,910 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    96,910 miles
    Test number
    427149731244
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  13. Fail96,910 miles (+5,078)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,910 miles
    Test number
    975879531204
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  14. Pass91,832 miles (+6,776)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    91,832 miles
    Test number
    331440430493
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass85,056 miles (+6,768)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    85,056 miles
    Test number
    303121139401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass78,288 miles (+7,196)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    78,288 miles
    Test number
    971900948250
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteTracking is out

  17. Pass71,092 miles (+7,872)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    71,092 miles
    Test number
    814572127247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass63,220 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    63,220 miles
    Test number
    870865236267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail63,220 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,220 miles
    Test number
    944455436291
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Questions about V712 VKE

Does V712 VKE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V712 VKE expired on 14 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V712 VKE?
The MOT on V712 VKE expired on 14 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V712 VKE done?
V712 VKE was recorded at 121,918 miles at its MOT on 15 Jun 2023, an average of 3,492 miles a year.
Has V712 VKE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V712 VKE has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on V712 VKE 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 V712 VKE find?
V712 VKE passed its latest MOT on 15 Jun 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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