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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 1,397 cc

X743 HTRMOT history

X743 HTR is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 28 Sept 2000. Its MOT is valid until 18 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 114,439 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2026.

X743 HTR silver Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Oct 2027
Mileage
114,439 mi
At MOT on 19 Oct 2026
MOT tests
32
21 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,403 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X743 HTR
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
28 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X743 HTR was last recorded at 114,439 miles on 19 Oct 2026, 7,205 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,234 miles · 30 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
7,205 miles
Average per year
4,403 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 114,439 miles
  • 2025 – 107,234 miles
  • 2024 – 92,118 miles
  • 2023 – 73,915 miles
  • 2022 – 73,812 miles
  • 2021 – 73,571 miles
  • 2020 – 73,361 miles
  • 2019 – 69,985 miles
  • 2018 – 61,945 miles
  • 2017 – 49,087 miles
  • 2016 – 45,857 miles
  • 2015 – 43,085 miles
  • 2014 – 41,075 miles
  • 2013 – 40,379 miles
  • 2012 – 38,461 miles
  • 2011 – 36,520 miles
  • 2010 – 34,453 miles
  • 2009 – 32,365 miles
  • 2008 – 30,052 miles
  • 2007 – 27,860 miles
  • 2006 – 24,272 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,439 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023

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, 2017–2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

32 tests since 27 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,439 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    114,439 miles
    Test number
    441847356277
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. FailMileage not read1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    285790731099
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass107,234 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    107,234 miles
    Test number
    393874446455
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail107,228 miles (+15,110)10 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,228 miles
    Test number
    540594468519
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass92,118 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    92,118 miles
    Test number
    470311224594
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50R15 82V (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail92,118 miles (+18,203)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,118 miles
    Test number
    254467580876
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/50R15 82V (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50R15 82V (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass73,915 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    73,915 miles
    Test number
    174893395898
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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. Fail73,915 miles (+103)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,915 miles
    Test number
    242628687454
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  9. Pass73,812 miles (+241)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    73,812 miles
    Test number
    493698017960
    • AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  10. Pass73,571 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    73,571 miles
    Test number
    103296151295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail73,571 miles (+210)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,571 miles
    Test number
    691817076900
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass73,361 miles (+3,376)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    73,361 miles
    Test number
    757671596023
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leaks
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryStrong smell of petrol in vehicle

  13. Pass69,985 miles (+8,040)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    69,985 miles
    Test number
    141829060294
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisorySilencer deteriorated
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  14. Pass61,945 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    61,945 miles
    Test number
    219079653819
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner brake disc face has surface corrosion.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner brake disc face has surface corrosion.
    • AdvisoryThis vehicle has a lot of underside plastic coverings which means I cannot inspect the floorpans and inner sills etc.

  15. Fail61,945 miles (+12,858)6 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,945 miles
    Test number
    617921989497
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner brake disc face has surface corrosion.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner brake disc face has surface corrosion.
    • AdvisoryThis vehicle has a lot of underside plastic coverings which means I cannot inspect the floorpans and inner sills etc.

  16. Pass49,087 miles (+3,230)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    49,087 miles
    Test number
    643525239698
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryUneven wear offside rear tyre

  17. Pass45,857 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    45,857 miles
    Test number
    184625757647
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion of rear back box
    • AdvisoryUneven wear offside rear tyre

  18. Fail45,856 miles (+2,771)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,856 miles
    Test number
    413482774585
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion of rear back box
    • AdvisoryUneven wear offside rear tyre

  19. Pass43,085 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    43,085 miles
    Test number
    155920595090
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  20. Fail43,085 miles (+2,010)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,085 miles
    Test number
    576410595039
    • FailureOffside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  21. Pass41,075 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    41,075 miles
    Test number
    199152794052
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  22. Fail41,074 miles (+695)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,074 miles
    Test number
    439200794013
    • FailureIndicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  23. Pass40,379 miles (+1,918)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    40,379 miles
    Test number
    555619693056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass38,461 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    38,461 miles
    Test number
    279014492079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail38,461 miles (+1,941)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,461 miles
    Test number
    816104492090
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  26. Pass36,520 miles (+2,067)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    36,520 miles
    Test number
    778499101194
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  27. Pass34,453 miles (+2,088)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    34,453 miles
    Test number
    242371990027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass32,365 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2010
    Odometer
    32,365 miles
    Test number
    340387529157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail32,360 miles (+2,308)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,360 miles
    Test number
    442138519113
    • FailureNearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  30. Pass30,052 miles (+2,192)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    30,052 miles
    Test number
    801942618104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass27,860 miles (+3,588)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    27,860 miles
    Test number
    914409707142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass24,272 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    24,272 miles
    Test number
    724362226103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X743 HTR

Does X743 HTR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X743 HTR is valid until 18 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on X743 HTR?
The MOT on X743 HTR is valid until 18 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X743 HTR done?
X743 HTR was recorded at 114,439 miles at its MOT on 19 Oct 2026, an average of 4,403 miles a year.
Has X743 HTR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X743 HTR has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on X743 HTR 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 X743 HTR find?
X743 HTR passed its latest MOT on 19 Oct 2026 with 6 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 3 more.

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