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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Black · Petrol · 2017 · 1,991 cc

78 RFMOT history

78 RF is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 29 Dec 2017. Its MOT is valid until 4 Jan 2027 and it has passed 6 of 6 MOT tests, with 25,723 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Dec 2025.

78 RF black Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Jan 2027
Mileage
25,723 mi
At MOT on 23 Dec 2025
MOT tests
6
6 passed · 0 failed
Per year
4,268 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
78 RF
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
29 Dec 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

78 RF was last recorded at 25,723 miles on 23 Dec 2025, 887 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
24,836 miles · 6 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
887 miles
Average per year
4,268 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 25,723 miles
  • 2024 – 24,836 miles
  • 2023 – 23,501 miles
  • 2022 – 17,516 miles
  • 2021 – 4,537 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass25,723 miles
  • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

6 tests since 5 Jan 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass25,723 miles (+887)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    25,723 miles
    Test number
    480825403729
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass24,836 miles (+1,335)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    24,836 miles
    Test number
    501070736513
    • AdvisoryFront damage to exhaust flexi pipe (slight leak)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  3. Pass23,501 miles (+5,985)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    23,501 miles
    Test number
    529537671517
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on edge

  4. Pass17,516 miles (+1,154)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    17,516 miles
    Test number
    471752621711

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass16,362 miles (+11,825)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    16,362 miles
    Test number
    880474300286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass4,537 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    4,537 miles
    Test number
    544234050968
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Questions about 78 RF

What vehicle is registration 78 RF currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 78 RF on a black petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 29 Dec 2017. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 78 RF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 78 RF is valid until 4 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on 78 RF?
The MOT on 78 RF is valid until 4 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 78 RF done?
78 RF was recorded at 25,723 miles at its MOT on 23 Dec 2025, an average of 4,268 miles a year.
Has 78 RF ever failed its MOT?
No. 78 RF has passed all 6 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on 78 RF 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 78 RF find?
78 RF passed its latest MOT on 23 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: windscreen wiper blade defective; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm.

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