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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,699 cc

970 EHRMOT history

970 EHR is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 30 Jul 2005. Its MOT expired on 10 Dec 2025 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 48,873 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Dec 2024.

970 EHR blue Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 10 Dec 2025
Mileage
48,873 mi
At MOT on 11 Dec 2024
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,445 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
970 EHR
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,699 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
11 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

970 EHR was last recorded at 48,873 miles on 11 Dec 2024, 832 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
48,041 miles · 28 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
832 miles
Average per year
1,445 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 48,873 miles
  • 2023 – 48,041 miles
  • 2022 – 47,279 miles
  • 2021 – 46,384 miles
  • 2020 – 44,980 miles
  • 2017 – 44,960 miles
  • 2016 – 44,918 miles
  • 2014 – 43,963 miles
  • 2013 – 43,442 miles
  • 2012 – 42,616 miles
  • 2011 – 40,952 miles
  • 2010 – 36,911 miles
  • 2009 – 31,256 miles
  • 2008 – 25,194 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass48,873 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear fuel filler pipes rusty

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 21 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass48,873 miles (+832)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    48,873 miles
    Test number
    338112035969
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear fuel filler pipes rusty

  2. Pass48,041 miles (+762)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    48,041 miles
    Test number
    936511944615
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass47,279 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    47,279 miles
    Test number
    338930305709

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail47,263 miles (+879)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,263 miles
    Test number
    938617459561
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  5. Pass46,384 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    46,384 miles
    Test number
    986467110385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail46,384 miles (+1,404)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,384 miles
    Test number
    518438088311
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass44,980 miles (+20)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    44,980 miles
    Test number
    707273946850
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass44,960 miles (+42)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    44,960 miles
    Test number
    284434705616
    • AdvisoryOffside Front steering arm slight play
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  9. Pass44,918 miles (+955)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    44,918 miles
    Test number
    664912455499
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted preventing the full inspection of some components.

  10. Pass43,963 miles (+521)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    43,963 miles
    Test number
    649859564152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass43,442 miles (+826)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    43,442 miles
    Test number
    189734663115
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Pass42,616 miles (+1,664)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    42,616 miles
    Test number
    525374562175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass40,952 miles (+4,041)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    40,952 miles
    Test number
    357362061126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail36,911 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,911 miles
    Test number
    291470700220
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteFront number plate delaminated
    • NoteRear number plate delaminated

  15. Pass36,911 miles (+5,655)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    36,911 miles
    Test number
    671500700215
    • NoteFront number plate delaminated
    • NoteRear number plate delaminated

  16. Pass31,256 miles (+6,062)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    31,256 miles
    Test number
    840205299104
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass25,194 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    25,194 miles
    Test number
    533453308206
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about 970 EHR

What vehicle is registration 970 EHR currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 970 EHR on a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 30 Jul 2005. 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 970 EHR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 970 EHR expired on 10 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 970 EHR?
The MOT on 970 EHR expired on 10 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 970 EHR done?
970 EHR was recorded at 48,873 miles at its MOT on 11 Dec 2024, an average of 1,445 miles a year.
Has 970 EHR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 970 EHR has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on 970 EHR 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 970 EHR find?
970 EHR passed its latest MOT on 11 Dec 2024 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside rear fuel filler pipes rusty.

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