Mercedes-Benz A-Class
Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,992 cc
88 SAFMOT history
88 SAF is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 8 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 49,894 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 49,894 mi
- At MOT on 27 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 16
- 12 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 3,138 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 88 SAF
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- A-Class
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,992 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 8 Mar 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
88 SAF was last recorded at 49,894 miles on 27 Jul 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jul 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 49,892 miles · 22 Jul 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 2 miles
- Average per year
- 3,138 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 49,894 miles
- 2025 – 47,887 miles
- 2024 – 46,029 miles
- 2023 – 43,115 miles
- 2022 – 40,797 miles
- 2021 – 36,229 miles
- 2019 – 31,997 miles
- 2018 – 27,964 miles
- 2017 – 22,439 miles
- 2016 – 18,470 miles
- 2015 – 13,926 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 excessively corroded
Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026
Undertray damaged
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
16 tests since 9 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass49,894 miles (+2)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 49,894 miles
- Test number
- 896486067954
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail49,892 miles (+2,005)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,892 miles
- Test number
- 435774487025
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass47,887 miles (+47)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 47,887 miles
- Test number
- 965737063132
- AdvisoryUndertray damaged
Fail47,840 miles (+1,811)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,840 miles
- Test number
- 433032939213
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryUndertray damaged
Pass46,029 miles (+5)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 46,029 miles
- Test number
- 681292259743
- 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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail46,024 miles (+2,909)3 dangerous3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,024 miles
- Test number
- 754246043339
- DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass43,115 miles (+2,318)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 43,115 miles
- Test number
- 547640577199
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,797 miles (+33)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 40,797 miles
- Test number
- 254571009252
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail40,764 miles (+4,535)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,764 miles
- Test number
- 504666876549
- MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Pass36,229 miles (+4,232)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 36,229 miles
- Test number
- 940884995244
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,997 miles (+4,033)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 31,997 miles
- Test number
- 366323748927
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass27,964 miles (+1,203)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 27,964 miles
- Test number
- 473571574074
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,761 miles (+4,322)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 26,761 miles
- Test number
- 758785635220
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,439 miles (+3,969)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 22,439 miles
- Test number
- 138237510802
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,470 miles (+4,544)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 18,470 miles
- Test number
- 984953000352
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass13,926 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 13,926 miles
- Test number
- 708220245037
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about 88 SAF
- What vehicle is registration 88 SAF currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 88 SAF on a black diesel Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 8 Mar 2012. 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 88 SAF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 88 SAF is valid until 26 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on 88 SAF?
- The MOT on 88 SAF is valid until 26 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has 88 SAF done?
- 88 SAF was recorded at 49,894 miles at its MOT on 27 Jul 2026, an average of 3,138 miles a year.
- Has 88 SAF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 88 SAF has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on 88 SAF 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 88 SAF find?
- 88 SAF passed its latest MOT on 27 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.
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