MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS V81JAE has 32 MOTs

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This 1999 MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS has Passed 19 MOTs and Failed 13 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 136,775 miles 7 months ago on Wednesday 29th October 2025 at 13:04.

The current MOT will expire in 5 months on Wednesday 28th October 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 5 months on Sunday 1st November 2026.

V81JAE MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED28TH OCTOBER 2026136,775 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED24TH OCTOBER 202423RD OCTOBER 2025134,708 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Outer Casing Missing On N/s/r Seat Belt Stalk - Not Affecting Operation
  2. ADVISORY - Outer Lens Missing On O/s Side Repeater - Not Affecting Lighting
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s) Both
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Almost Smooth On Inner Edge - Rest Of Tread 4-5mm (5.2.3 (e))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Almost Smooth On Inner Edge - Rest Of Tread 4-5mm (5.2.3 (e))
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  9. ADVISORY - Surface Corrosion To O/s/r Wheel Arch
FAILED20TH AUGUST 2024134,514 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Outer Casing Missing On N/s/r Seat Belt Stalk - Not Affecting Operation
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Inner Anti-Roll Bar Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s) Both - Slight
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Worn On Inner Edge - Rest Of Tread 4-5mm And Is Slightly Stress Cracked In Tread (5.2.3 (e))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Worn On Inner Edge - Rest Of Tread 4-5mm And Is Slightly Stress Cracked In Tread (5.2.3 (e))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  8. MAJOR - Exhaust Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Exceeds Manufacturer's Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
PASSED11TH AUGUST 202322ND AUGUST 2024131,003 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened Front And Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Central Exhaust Mounting Defective (6.1.2 (a))
  4. ADVISORY - Front Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
FAILED9TH AUGUST 2023130,991 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened Front And Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Central Exhaust Mounting Defective (6.1.2 (a))
  4. ADVISORY - Front Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  5. MAJOR - Sub-Frame Corroded And Seriously Weakened Offside Front Of Front Subframe (2 Areas) (5.3.3 (b) (i))
PASSED23RD AUGUST 202222ND AUGUST 2023129,944 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Central Exhaust Mounting Defective (6.1.2 (a))
PASSED8TH OCTOBER 20217TH OCTOBER 2022128,763 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Seat Belt Buckle Covers Missing. Buckle Is Difficult To Use And Risk Of Accidental Release Is Increased
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Inner Sill Has Heavy Surface Corrosion
  5. ADVISORY - Central Exhaust Mounting Defective (6.1.2 (a))
  6. ADVISORY - Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated Both Front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
FAILED24TH SEPTEMBER 2021128,740 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Exhaust Hydrocarbon Content After 2nd Fast Idle Exceeds Manufacturer's Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Exhaust Lambda Reading After 2nd Fast Idle Outside Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  3. MAJOR - Exhaust Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Exceeds Manufacturer's Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  4. MAJOR - Exhaust Carbon Monoxide Content At Idle Exceeds Manufacturer's Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Seat Belt Buckle Covers Missing. Buckle Is Difficult To Use And Risk Of Accidental Release Is Increased
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  10. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Inner Sill Has Heavy Surface Corrosion
  11. ADVISORY - Central Exhaust Mounting Defective (6.1.2 (a))
  12. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Jacking Post Missing
PASSED10TH SEPTEMBER 20209TH SEPTEMBER 2021126,236 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Horn Switch Unreliable
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Seat Belt Buckle Slightly Damaged Cover Missing. Risk Of Accidental Release Is Increased (7.1.2 (d))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED27TH MARCH 201911TH OCTOBER 2020124,720 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Offside Side Repeater Lens Defective Which Has No Effect On Emitted Light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nsr Seatbelt Latch Cover Broken
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
FAILED22ND MARCH 2019126,695 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Offside Side Repeater Lens Defective Which Has No Effect On Emitted Light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nsr Seatbelt Latch Cover Broken
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded Significantly Reducing Structural Strength Inner Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. MAJOR - Offside Rear Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASSED11TH APRIL 201811TH APRIL 2019118,186 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded Nearside Rear (3.6.b.2c)
FAILED11TH APRIL 2018118,169 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded Nearside Rear (3.6.b.2c)
  2. PRS - Headlamp Aim Too High And Too Far To The Right. Nearside (1.8)
  3. FAIL - Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.c.1d)
  4. FAIL - Tyre Not Fitted In Accordance With Side Wall Instructions Offside Rear Tyre (4.1.d.1f)
PASSED12TH APRIL 201711TH APRIL 2018109,965 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded Brake Pipe At Nearside Front And Offside Front Inner Wheel Arch (3.6.b.2c)
  2. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded Nearside Rear (3.6.b.2c)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Seatbelt Catch Dust Cover Missing
FAILED10TH APRIL 2017109,952 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Windscreen Wiper Not Operating Automatically When Switched On (8.2.1b)
  2. FAIL - Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam Offside (1.7.5a)
  3. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded Brake Pipe At Nearside Front And Offside Front Inner Wheel Arch (3.6.b.2c)
  4. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded Nearside Rear (3.6.b.2c)
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Seatbelt Catch Dust Cover Missing
PASSED16TH SEPTEMBER 201615TH SEPTEMBER 2017109,347 MI
FAILED15TH SEPTEMBER 2016109,347 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (1.7.5a)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Front Steering System Excessively Rough Top Strut Mount Is Juddering (2.2.d.1)
PASSED10TH AUGUST 20159TH AUGUST 2016104,663 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Fluctuating, But Not Excessively (3.7.b.3)
  2. USER ENTERED - Rear Brake Pipes Corroded
  3. USER ENTERED - N/s/r Seat Belt Clasp Caseing Missing
  4. USER ENTERED - Stearing Column Uj Has Slight Play
PASSED8TH AUGUST 20147TH AUGUST 2015102,055 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Seat Belt Flexible Stalk Deteriorated But Not Likely To Lead To Failure Under Load (5.2.4a)
FAILED8TH AUGUST 2014102,055 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Seat Belt Flexible Stalk Deteriorated But Not Likely To Lead To Failure Under Load (5.2.4a)
PASSED23RD JULY 20131ST AUGUST 201499,228 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Seat Belt Attachment Fitting Slightly Deteriorated (5.2.3)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Road Wheel Slightly Damaged (4.2.a.1a)
FAILED10TH JULY 201399,220 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Indicator Switch Faulty (1.4.a.1)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Headlamp Aim Beam Image Obviously Incorrect (1.8.a.1b)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Front Tyre Has A Bulge, Caused By Separation Or Partial Failure Of Its Structure (4.1.d.1b)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Seat Belt Attachment Fitting Slightly Deteriorated (5.2.3)
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Road Wheel Slightly Damaged (4.2.a.1a)
PASSED2ND AUGUST 20121ST AUGUST 201396,469 MI
FAILED27TH JULY 201296,469 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Headlamp Aim Beam Image Obviously Incorrect (1.8.a.1b)
  2. FAIL - Coil Spring Not Correctly Located (2.4.c.2)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Front Brake Hose Excessively Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
  4. FAIL - Offside Front Brake Hose Excessively Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
  5. FAIL - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Deteriorated So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
PASSED3RD NOVEMBER 20112ND NOVEMBER 201293,183 MI
PASSED2ND NOVEMBER 20101ST NOVEMBER 201187,292 MI
FAILED26TH OCTOBER 201087,150 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Horn Not Working (1.6.2a)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Side Repeater Not Working (1.4.a.2c)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Rear Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
  4. FAIL - Offside Rear Tyre Has A Bulge, Caused By Separation Or Partial Failure Of Its Structure (4.1.d.1b)
  5. USER ENTERED - Offside Side Repeter Lense Cover Missing
  6. USER ENTERED - Both Front Brake Hoses Perishing
  7. USER ENTERED - Both Rear Metal Brake Pipes Have Surface Corrosion
  8. USER ENTERED - Both Rear Shock Absorbers Are Damp
PASSED14TH OCTOBER 200813TH OCTOBER 200979,813 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Steering System Has Slight Free Play Detected At Steering Wheel (2.2.a.1b)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
  3. USER ENTERED - Exhaust System Corroded
PASSED11TH OCTOBER 200710TH OCTOBER 200872,186 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Steering System Has Slight Free Play Detected At Steering Wheel (2.2.a.1b)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Outer Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  5. USER ENTERED - Slight Footbrake Travel Evident
  6. USER ENTERED - Rear Tyres Low Tread
  7. USER ENTERED - Exhaust Corroded
  8. USER ENTERED - Offside Front Tyre Low Tread
  9. USER ENTERED - Rear Anti-Roll Bar Corroded
  10. USER ENTERED - Offside Front Repeater Lamp Lens Missing
FAILED9TH OCTOBER 200772,186 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Rear Tyre Has A Bulge, Caused By Separation Or Partial Failure Of Its Structure (4.1.d.1b)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Rear Radius Arm Has Excessive Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Steering System Has Slight Free Play Detected At Steering Wheel (2.2.a.1b)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Outer Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (2.4.c.1b)
  8. USER ENTERED - Slight Footbrake Travel Evident
  9. USER ENTERED - Rear Tyres Low Tread
  10. USER ENTERED - Exhaust Corroded
  11. USER ENTERED - Offside Front Tyre Low Tread
  12. USER ENTERED - Rear Anti-Roll Bar Corroded
  13. USER ENTERED - Offside Front Repeater Lamp Lens Missing
FAILED5TH APRIL 200656,702 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
  2. PRS - Nearside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  3. PRS - Offside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  4. PRS - Front Front Brake Application Uneven (3.7.b.2)
PASSED5TH APRIL 20064TH APRIL 200756,702 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

V81JAE Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 59% | MOT Failure Rate: 41%

V81JAE MOT Comments

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V81JAE Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 136,775 miles | Average yearly mileage: 5,261 miles

V81JAE FAQs

This Mercedes-Benz A-Class with registration V81JAE was manufactured on Friday 31st December 1999 so it is currently 26 years old. Its colour is Black and it has a 1.6 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 136,775 miles, so this Mercedes-Benz has travelled an average of 5,261 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 32 MOTs on record for this Mercedes-Benz A-Class beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 13 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means V81JAE has a 59% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Mercedes-Benz A-Class has had 73 Advisories, 6 PRS Notices, 2 Minor, 8 Major, 0 Dangerous and 21 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Mercedes-Benz A-Class is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 5 months on Sunday 1st November 2026 .

Does V81JAE have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Saturday 6th June 2026 V81JAE does have an active MOT. Read more

Is V81JAE Taxed?

Yes, as of Saturday 6th June 2026 V81JAE does have Tax. Read more

When does V81JAE Tax expire?

The current Tax for V81JAE will expire in 5 months on Sunday 1st November 2026. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does V81JAE MOT expire?

The current MOT for V81JAE will expire in 5 months on Wednesday 28th October 2026. Read more

When did V81JAE have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for V81JAE was on Wednesday 29th October 2025 at 13:04. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has V81JAE Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 32 MOTs on record for V81JAE we can see 19 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has V81JAE Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 32 MOTs on record for V81JAE we can see 13 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 59% MOT pass rate! Read more

How many miles has V81JAE done?

The odometer reading for V81JAE at the last MOT in October 2025 was 136,775 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 5,261 miles per year. Read more

How old is V81JAE?

The vehicle V81JAE was manufactured in 1999 so it is currently 26 years old. It was first registered on Friday 15th October 1999. Read more

What colour is V81JAE?

The official colour of V81JAE is recorded as Black. Read more

What engine does V81JAE have?

V81JAE has a 1.6 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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