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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Red · Petrol · 2008 · 1,498 cc

997 VPHMOT history

997 VPH is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 29 Oct 2008. Its MOT is valid until 15 Oct 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 64,298 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2026.

997 VPH red Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Oct 2027
Mileage
64,298 mi
At MOT on 18 Sept 2026
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,188 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
997 VPH
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
29 Oct 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

997 VPH was last recorded at 64,298 miles on 18 Sept 2026, 1,162 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
63,136 miles · 14 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,162 miles
Average per year
3,188 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 64,298 miles
  • 2025 – 63,136 miles
  • 2024 – 62,059 miles
  • 2023 – 60,558 miles
  • 2022 – 59,664 miles
  • 2021 – 57,262 miles
  • 2020 – 54,899 miles
  • 2019 – 52,302 miles
  • 2018 – 48,745 miles
  • 2017 – 45,812 miles
  • 2016 – 40,539 miles
  • 2015 – 35,856 miles
  • 2014 – 32,877 miles
  • 2013 – 29,041 miles
  • 2012 – 23,428 miles
  • 2011 – 16,735 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass64,298 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

19 tests since 18 Oct 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass64,298 miles (+1,162)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    64,298 miles
    Test number
    368128514855

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass63,136 miles (+1,077)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    63,136 miles
    Test number
    802349628165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass62,059 miles (+1,501)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    62,059 miles
    Test number
    106121516610

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass60,558 miles (+894)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    60,558 miles
    Test number
    261769884256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass59,664 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    59,664 miles
    Test number
    967723606040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail59,664 miles (+2,402)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,664 miles
    Test number
    704845346889
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  7. Pass57,262 miles (+2,363)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    57,262 miles
    Test number
    957776189254
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracking

  8. Pass54,899 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    54,899 miles
    Test number
    345837886958
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres perished

  9. Fail54,899 miles (+2,597)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,899 miles
    Test number
    606573881510
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres perished

  10. Pass52,302 miles (+3,557)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    52,302 miles
    Test number
    137905556205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass48,745 miles (+2,933)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    48,745 miles
    Test number
    160288213526

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass45,812 miles (+5,273)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    45,812 miles
    Test number
    735480201253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass40,539 miles (+4,683)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    40,539 miles
    Test number
    777180155876

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass35,856 miles (+2,979)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    35,856 miles
    Test number
    936352143963

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass32,877 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    32,877 miles
    Test number
    776699604398
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteRear wiper split

  16. Fail32,877 miles (+3,836)4 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,877 miles
    Test number
    855978204323
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
    • 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)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteRear wiper split

  17. Pass29,041 miles (+5,613)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    29,041 miles
    Test number
    926716693254
    • NoteAdvise slight o zone depleation reae tyers, not dangerous

  18. Pass23,428 miles (+6,693)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    23,428 miles
    Test number
    736729282286
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  19. Pass16,735 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    16,735 miles
    Test number
    305711291276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 997 VPH

What vehicle is registration 997 VPH currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 997 VPH on a red petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 29 Oct 2008. 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 997 VPH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 997 VPH is valid until 15 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on 997 VPH?
The MOT on 997 VPH is valid until 15 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 997 VPH done?
997 VPH was recorded at 64,298 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2026, an average of 3,188 miles a year.
Has 997 VPH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 997 VPH has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on 997 VPH 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 997 VPH find?
997 VPH passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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