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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,898 cc

85 MOEMOT history

85 MOE is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 15 Jan 2003. Its MOT is valid until 4 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 63,524 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2026.

85 MOE silver Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz A-Class, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 4 Mar 2027
Mileage
63,524 mi
At MOT on 5 Mar 2026
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,280 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
85 MOE
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,898 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
15 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

85 MOE was last recorded at 63,524 miles on 5 Mar 2026, 1,404 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 Feb 2019: 39,958 miles, lower than 56,611 miles on 21 Feb 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
62,120 miles · 5 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,404 miles
Average per year
2,280 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 63,524 miles
  • 2025 – 62,120 miles
  • 2024 – 60,240 miles
  • 2023 – 56,133 miles
  • 2022 – 50,917 miles
  • 2021 – 44,009 miles
  • 2020 – 42,347 miles
  • 2019 – 39,958 miles
  • 2018 – 56,611 miles
  • 2017 – 34,442 miles
  • 2016 – 29,565 miles
  • 2012 – 29,274 miles
  • 2011 – 28,115 miles
  • 2010 – 25,969 miles
  • 2009 – 24,441 miles
  • 2008 – 22,707 miles
  • 2007 – 20,902 miles
  • 2006 – 18,521 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass63,524 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Windscreen wiper blade defective NS AND OS

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

27 tests since 9 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass63,524 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    63,524 miles
    Test number
    995355266037
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. FailMileage not read1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    934016284276
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick NS and OS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass62,120 miles (+15)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    62,120 miles
    Test number
    484448768320
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail62,105 miles (+1,865)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,105 miles
    Test number
    944517574105
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass60,240 miles (+1)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    60,240 miles
    Test number
    368709423365
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective NS AND OS (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail60,239 miles (+4,106)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,239 miles
    Test number
    919407971630
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective NS AND OS (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass56,133 miles (+5,216)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    56,133 miles
    Test number
    565512177777
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated O/S&N/S FRONT (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S&N/S FRONT (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded O/S&N/S REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass50,917 miles (+6,908)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    50,917 miles
    Test number
    955504314936

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass44,009 miles (+20)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    44,009 miles
    Test number
    595050893633
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Fail43,989 miles (+1,642)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,989 miles
    Test number
    395190467949
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass42,347 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    42,347 miles
    Test number
    963686510626
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Fail42,347 miles (+2,389)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,347 miles
    Test number
    533880666418
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass39,958 miles (-16,653)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    39,958 miles
    Test number
    627857876712

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass56,611 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    56,611 miles
    Test number
    543855024136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail36,610 miles (+2,168)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,610 miles
    Test number
    370638220429
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  16. Pass34,442 miles (+4,877)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    34,442 miles
    Test number
    938152042484
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear exhaust mount broken and corroded

  17. Pass29,565 miles (+291)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    29,565 miles
    Test number
    730538535786

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass29,274 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    29,274 miles
    Test number
    138472592177
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteO/S/R Tyre has cracks on inner side wall

  19. Fail29,274 miles (+1,159)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,274 miles
    Test number
    218952192496
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteO/S/R Tyre has cracks on inner side wall

  20. Pass28,115 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    28,115 miles
    Test number
    519226661169
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteRear number plate fading
    • NoteWashers poor

  21. Fail28,115 miles (+2,146)1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,115 miles
    Test number
    826726061147
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteRear number plate fading
    • NoteWashers poor

  22. Pass25,969 miles (+1,528)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    25,969 miles
    Test number
    600680960164
    • NoteBoth front tyres outer side walls damaged

  23. Pass24,441 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    24,441 miles
    Test number
    101317079193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail24,440 miles (+1,733)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,440 miles
    Test number
    230547179457
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  25. Pass22,707 miles (+1,805)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    22,707 miles
    Test number
    272415858154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass20,902 miles (+2,381)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    20,902 miles
    Test number
    452250257110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass18,521 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    18,521 miles
    Test number
    601000766129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 85 MOE

What vehicle is registration 85 MOE currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 85 MOE on a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 15 Jan 2003. 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 85 MOE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 85 MOE is valid until 4 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on 85 MOE?
The MOT on 85 MOE is valid until 4 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 85 MOE done?
85 MOE was recorded at 63,524 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2026, an average of 2,280 miles a year.
Has 85 MOE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 85 MOE has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on 85 MOE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Feb 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on 85 MOE find?
85 MOE passed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 2 more.

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