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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 1,397 cc

V82 ELUMOT history

V82 ELU is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 25 Jan 2000. Its MOT expired on 9 May 2023 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 100,160 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 May 2022.

V82 ELU silver Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 9 May 2023
Mileage
100,160 mi
At MOT on 10 May 2022
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,529 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V82 ELU
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
2000
First used
25 Jan 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 May 2023
Latest MOT test
10 May 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

V82 ELU was last recorded at 100,160 miles on 10 May 2022, 11,264 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Apr 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,896 miles · 28 Apr 2021
Between the last two tests
11,264 miles
Average per year
2,529 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 100,160 miles
  • 2021 – 88,896 miles
  • 2020 – 87,886 miles
  • 2019 – 86,929 miles
  • 2018 – 85,585 miles
  • 2017 – 84,017 miles
  • 2016 – 82,231 miles
  • 2015 – 80,564 miles
  • 2014 – 78,668 miles
  • 2013 – 76,545 miles
  • 2012 – 74,563 miles
  • 2011 – 72,244 miles
  • 2010 – 69,866 miles
  • 2009 – 67,701 miles
  • 2008 – 65,587 miles
  • 2007 – 63,382 miles
  • 2006 – 60,686 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,160 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisorySlight knocking at steering coloum area

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Steering column top bearing slightly worn

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

23 tests since 29 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,160 miles (+11,264)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2023
    Odometer
    100,160 miles
    Test number
    471715003855
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySlight knocking at steering coloum area

  2. Pass88,896 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    88,896 miles
    Test number
    114729081706
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail88,896 miles (+1,010)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,896 miles
    Test number
    882459930660
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass87,886 miles (+957)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    87,886 miles
    Test number
    293899360009
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

  5. Pass86,929 miles (+1,344)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    86,929 miles
    Test number
    570027739110
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

  6. Pass85,585 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    85,585 miles
    Test number
    887036503800
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

  7. Fail85,585 miles (+1,568)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,585 miles
    Test number
    230058726904
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

  8. Pass84,017 miles (+77)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    84,017 miles
    Test number
    811996087946
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on both edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

  9. Fail83,940 miles (+1,709)9 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,940 miles
    Test number
    311773250221
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureHeadlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
    • FailureMain beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

  10. Pass82,231 miles (+1,667)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    82,231 miles
    Test number
    900627553351
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre also aged (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass80,564 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    80,564 miles
    Test number
    350428776749
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Fail80,564 miles (+1,896)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,564 miles
    Test number
    302367171125
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass78,668 miles (+2,123)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    78,668 miles
    Test number
    628679084242
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

  14. Pass76,545 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    76,545 miles
    Test number
    398607783438
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  15. Fail76,545 miles (+1,982)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,545 miles
    Test number
    558657283210
    • FailureFuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  16. Pass74,563 miles (+2,319)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    74,563 miles
    Test number
    285499982213
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass72,244 miles (+2,378)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    72,244 miles
    Test number
    288943871264
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteO/s rear tyre cracking

  18. Pass69,866 miles (+2,165)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    69,866 miles
    Test number
    840764770232
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass67,701 miles (+2,114)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    67,701 miles
    Test number
    860123699228
    • NoteWashers poor

  20. Pass65,587 miles (+2,205)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    65,587 miles
    Test number
    183963908342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass63,382 miles (+2,696)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    63,382 miles
    Test number
    332187697462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass60,686 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    60,686 miles
    Test number
    674282476206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail60,686 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,686 miles
    Test number
    714282476218
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Questions about V82 ELU

Does V82 ELU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V82 ELU expired on 9 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V82 ELU?
The MOT on V82 ELU expired on 9 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V82 ELU done?
V82 ELU was recorded at 100,160 miles at its MOT on 10 May 2022, an average of 2,529 miles a year.
Has V82 ELU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V82 ELU has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Apr 2021.
Has the mileage on V82 ELU 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 V82 ELU find?
V82 ELU passed its latest MOT on 10 May 2022 with 2 advisories: offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; slight knocking at steering coloum area.

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