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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Gold · Petrol · 2006 · 1,498 cc

B5 VCSMOT history

B5 VCS is a gold petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 13 Jul 2006. Its MOT is valid until 7 Oct 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 102,511 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2026.

B5 VCS gold Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Oct 2027
Mileage
102,511 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,100 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
B5 VCS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
13 Jul 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

B5 VCS was last recorded at 102,511 miles on 8 Oct 2026, 5,526 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,985 miles · 1 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
5,526 miles
Average per year
5,100 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 102,511 miles
  • 2025 – 96,985 miles
  • 2024 – 91,708 miles
  • 2022 – 76,594 miles
  • 2021 – 67,849 miles
  • 2020 – 62,680 miles
  • 2019 – 58,184 miles
  • 2018 – 53,438 miles
  • 2017 – 50,468 miles
  • 2016 – 47,864 miles
  • 2015 – 45,266 miles
  • 2014 – 42,164 miles
  • 2013 – 39,121 miles
  • 2012 – 34,985 miles
  • 2011 – 30,510 miles
  • 2010 – 25,934 miles
  • 2009 – 15,988 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,511 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Brake hose slightly deteriorated all

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s/r and o/s/r

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

26 tests since 20 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,511 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    102,511 miles
    Test number
    620545537681
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail102,508 miles (+5,523)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,508 miles
    Test number
    905887744156
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick light on dash (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen jet blocked (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass96,985 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    96,985 miles
    Test number
    705682602644
    • 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))

  4. Fail96,985 miles (+5,277)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,985 miles
    Test number
    771967252716
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (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))

  5. Pass91,708 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    91,708 miles
    Test number
    152352896209
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass138,282 km
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    138,282 km
    Test number
    165139441534

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass76,594 miles (+8,745)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    76,594 miles
    Test number
    435755005916

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass67,849 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    67,849 miles
    Test number
    458608614279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail67,841 miles (+5,161)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,841 miles
    Test number
    171654163400
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  10. Pass62,680 miles (+148)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    62,680 miles
    Test number
    884823571673
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Fail62,532 miles (+4,348)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,532 miles
    Test number
    186574922604
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass58,184 miles (+25)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    58,184 miles
    Test number
    381255963367
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  13. Fail58,159 miles (+4,721)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,159 miles
    Test number
    944474298225
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction wiper blade in drivers view of the road (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  14. Pass53,438 miles (+2,970)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    53,438 miles
    Test number
    509774636287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass50,468 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    50,468 miles
    Test number
    331148909130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail50,467 miles (+2,603)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,467 miles
    Test number
    649040617865
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  17. Pass47,864 miles (+2,598)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    47,864 miles
    Test number
    410472079488
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear sidewall perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass45,266 miles (+3,102)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    45,266 miles
    Test number
    315241015460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass42,164 miles (+3,043)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    42,164 miles
    Test number
    356727114286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass39,121 miles (+4,136)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    39,121 miles
    Test number
    678811113224
    • NoteNsr tyre perished

  21. Pass34,985 miles (+4,475)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    34,985 miles
    Test number
    765762322288
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Pass30,510 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    30,510 miles
    Test number
    897721121262
    • NoteRear discs corroded

  23. Fail30,510 miles (+4,576)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,510 miles
    Test number
    209911921288
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteRear discs corroded

  24. Pass25,934 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    25,934 miles
    Test number
    400082800398
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Fail25,934 miles (+9,946)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,934 miles
    Test number
    473322100464
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass15,988 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    15,988 miles
    Test number
    941173899274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about B5 VCS

Does B5 VCS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on B5 VCS is valid until 7 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on B5 VCS?
The MOT on B5 VCS is valid until 7 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has B5 VCS done?
B5 VCS was recorded at 102,511 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2026, an average of 5,100 miles a year.
Has B5 VCS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. B5 VCS has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on B5 VCS 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 B5 VCS find?
B5 VCS passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking.

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