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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Black · Petrol · 2000 · 1,397 cc

X769 BALMOT history

X769 BAL is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 29 Sept 2000. Its MOT expired on 13 Sept 2024 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 137,624 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Aug 2023.

X769 BAL black Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 13 Sept 2024
Mileage
137,624 mi
At MOT on 23 Aug 2023
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,517 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X769 BAL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,397 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
29 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
23 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

X769 BAL was last recorded at 137,624 miles on 23 Aug 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,624 miles · 22 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,517 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 137,624 miles
  • 2022 – 135,644 miles
  • 2021 – 133,991 miles
  • 2020 – 132,456 miles
  • 2019 – 130,996 miles
  • 2018 – 129,278 miles
  • 2017 – 127,881 miles
  • 2016 – 126,334 miles
  • 2015 – 124,070 miles
  • 2014 – 120,587 miles
  • 2013 – 117,321 miles
  • 2012 – 114,706 miles
  • 2011 – 110,997 miles
  • 2010 – 99,346 miles
  • 2009 – 81,939 miles
  • 2008 – 76,289 miles
  • 2007 – 63,297 miles
  • 2006 – 48,337 miles
  • 2005 – 38,893 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,624 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 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.

  • Under trays fitted obscuring testable items

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Slight play in offside track rod

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

26 tests since 29 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,624 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    137,624 miles
    Test number
    597651925704
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail137,624 miles (+1,980)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,624 miles
    Test number
    162259186190
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened INNER SILL (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened INNER SILL (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass135,644 miles (+1,653)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    135,644 miles
    Test number
    698106101277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass133,991 miles (+1,535)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    133,991 miles
    Test number
    664742473236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass132,456 miles (+1,460)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    132,456 miles
    Test number
    861810414197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass130,996 miles (+1,718)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    130,996 miles
    Test number
    293540375510
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  7. Pass129,278 miles (+1,397)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    129,278 miles
    Test number
    647104634658
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring testable items

  8. Pass127,881 miles (+1,547)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    127,881 miles
    Test number
    770090846393
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring testable items

  9. Pass126,334 miles (+122)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    126,334 miles
    Test number
    195044839621
    • AdvisorySlight play in offside track rod

  10. Fail126,212 miles (+2,142)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,212 miles
    Test number
    678085249423
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisorySlight play in offside track rod

  11. Pass124,070 miles (+3,483)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    124,070 miles
    Test number
    444873596815
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted not allowing a full under vehicle inspection

  12. Pass120,587 miles (+3,266)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    120,587 miles
    Test number
    157791354297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass117,321 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    117,321 miles
    Test number
    608723453224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail117,321 miles (+2,615)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,321 miles
    Test number
    376619043450
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass114,706 miles (+3,709)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    114,706 miles
    Test number
    658450552259
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  16. Pass110,997 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    110,997 miles
    Test number
    235602051228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail110,997 miles (+11,651)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,997 miles
    Test number
    735022651203
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

  18. Pass99,346 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    99,346 miles
    Test number
    714950150268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail99,346 miles (+17,407)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,346 miles
    Test number
    620600350226
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  20. Fail81,939 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,939 miles
    Test number
    384781059476
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  21. Pass81,939 miles (+5,650)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    81,939 miles
    Test number
    631611559269
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  22. Pass76,289 miles (+12,992)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    76,289 miles
    Test number
    823780538301
    • NoteSlight knocking from steering coloumb

  23. Pass63,297 miles (+14,960)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    63,297 miles
    Test number
    883720127354
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  24. Pass48,337 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    48,337 miles
    Test number
    261674866217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail48,335 miles (+9,442)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,335 miles
    Test number
    132977856213
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass38,893 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    38,893 miles
    Test number
    672952975208
    • NoteRear tyres worn on inner edge
    • NoteSmall cut in n/s/f tyre side wall

Questions about X769 BAL

Does X769 BAL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X769 BAL expired on 13 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X769 BAL?
The MOT on X769 BAL expired on 13 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X769 BAL done?
X769 BAL was recorded at 137,624 miles at its MOT on 23 Aug 2023, an average of 5,517 miles a year.
Has X769 BAL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X769 BAL has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on X769 BAL 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 X769 BAL find?
X769 BAL passed its latest MOT on 23 Aug 2023 with 5 advisories: nearside rear coil spring corroded; nearside rear shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing; offside rear coil spring corroded, and 2 more.

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