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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Grey · Diesel · 2000 · 1,689 cc

X745 BGWMOT history

X745 BGW is a grey diesel Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 6 Oct 2000. Its MOT expired on 5 May 2024 and it has passed 16 of 29 MOT tests, with 114,903 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 May 2023.

X745 BGW grey Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 5 May 2024
Mileage
114,903 mi
At MOT on 6 May 2023
MOT tests
29
16 passed · 13 failed
Per year
4,021 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X745 BGW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,689 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
6 Oct 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 May 2024
Latest MOT test
6 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

X745 BGW was last recorded at 114,903 miles on 6 May 2023, 14,921 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Apr 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,982 miles · 30 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
14,921 miles
Average per year
4,021 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 114,903 miles
  • 2022 – 99,982 miles
  • 2021 – 86,063 miles
  • 2020 – 85,657 miles
  • 2019 – 85,144 miles
  • 2018 – 84,668 miles
  • 2017 – 83,962 miles
  • 2016 – 82,573 miles
  • 2015 – 81,565 miles
  • 2014 – 80,634 miles
  • 2013 – 79,934 miles
  • 2012 – 79,133 miles
  • 2011 – 77,751 miles
  • 2010 – 74,446 miles
  • 2008 – 62,193 miles
  • 2006 – 46,115 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,903 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

29 tests since 28 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,903 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2024
    Odometer
    114,903 miles
    Test number
    976293752868
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail114,902 miles (+14,920)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,902 miles
    Test number
    913673659746
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass99,982 miles (+383)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    99,982 miles
    Test number
    132631157511
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail99,599 miles (+13,536)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,599 miles
    Test number
    647447662651
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass86,063 miles (+12)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    86,063 miles
    Test number
    196575659742
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion around n/s/r and o/s/r wheel arches

  6. Fail86,051 miles (+394)1 dangerous9 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,051 miles
    Test number
    681949048429
    • DangerousNearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Pair (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/50x15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass85,657 miles (+513)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    85,657 miles
    Test number
    260699420545

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass85,144 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    85,144 miles
    Test number
    721328946954

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail85,144 miles (+476)1 dangerous1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,144 miles
    Test number
    788923792199
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass84,668 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    84,668 miles
    Test number
    150651229427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail84,668 miles (+706)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,668 miles
    Test number
    309741452580
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  12. Pass83,962 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    83,962 miles
    Test number
    940787936780

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail83,962 miles (+1,389)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,962 miles
    Test number
    891364873784
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  14. Pass82,573 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    82,573 miles
    Test number
    819858639234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail82,573 miles (+1,008)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,573 miles
    Test number
    344775312808
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  16. Pass81,565 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    81,565 miles
    Test number
    187827555099
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail81,565 miles (+931)1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,565 miles
    Test number
    219077455028
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass80,634 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    80,634 miles
    Test number
    468078134074
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Fail80,634 miles (+700)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,634 miles
    Test number
    599438434065
    • Repaired at testBonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass79,934 miles (+801)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    79,934 miles
    Test number
    769079343099
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass79,133 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    79,133 miles
    Test number
    149212552465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail79,133 miles (+1,382)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,133 miles
    Test number
    827292352071
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  23. Pass77,751 miles (+2)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    77,751 miles
    Test number
    628409741089
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteSpare fitted n/s/f wheel but same size as o/s/f tyre

  24. Fail77,749 miles (+3,303)5 failures4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,749 miles
    Test number
    118518841414
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteBrake pedal pulses
    • NoteFront discs rusted
    • NoteSlight bind o/s/f brake
    • NoteSpare fitted n/s/f wheel but same size as o/s/f tyre

  25. Pass74,446 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    74,446 miles
    Test number
    231651340089
    • NoteN/s/f metal brake pipe slight corrosion
    • NoteO/s/f tyre 2mm

  26. Fail74,446 miles (+12,253)2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,446 miles
    Test number
    504751940067
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • NoteN/s/f metal brake pipe slight corrosion
    • NoteO/s/f tyre 2mm

  27. Pass62,193 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    62,193 miles
    Test number
    530543458335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail62,193 miles (+16,078)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,193 miles
    Test number
    773882358384
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  29. Pass46,115 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    46,115 miles
    Test number
    960957586014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X745 BGW

Does X745 BGW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X745 BGW expired on 5 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X745 BGW?
The MOT on X745 BGW expired on 5 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X745 BGW done?
X745 BGW was recorded at 114,903 miles at its MOT on 6 May 2023, an average of 4,021 miles a year.
Has X745 BGW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X745 BGW has failed 13 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 6 May 2023.
Has the mileage on X745 BGW 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 X745 BGW find?
X745 BGW passed its latest MOT on 6 May 2023 with 1 advisory: offside front upper anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play.

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