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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Black · Diesel · 2014 · 1,461 cc

C5 AAUMOT history

C5 AAU is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 12 Sept 2014. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jun 2027 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 143,176 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jun 2026.

C5 AAU black Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jun 2027
Mileage
143,176 mi
At MOT on 22 Jun 2026
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
11,174 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 AAU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
12 Sept 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 AAU was last recorded at 143,176 miles on 22 Jun 2026, 7,602 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
135,574 miles · 19 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
7,602 miles
Average per year
11,174 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 143,176 miles
  • 2025 – 135,574 miles
  • 2024 – 129,178 miles
  • 2023 – 115,936 miles
  • 2022 – 105,779 miles
  • 2021 – 92,970 miles
  • 2020 – 74,381 miles
  • 2019 – 59,181 miles
  • 2017 – 45,006 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,176 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

12 tests since 8 Sept 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,176 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    143,176 miles
    Test number
    901052427239
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  2. Fail143,176 miles1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,176 miles
    Test number
    426769867409
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  3. Fail143,115 miles (+7,541)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,115 miles
    Test number
    435769893749
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryTpms warning light on indicating low pressure

  4. Pass135,574 miles (+6,396)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    135,574 miles
    Test number
    621018581994
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass129,178 miles (+13,242)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    129,178 miles
    Test number
    187517564208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass115,936 miles (+10,157)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    115,936 miles
    Test number
    206516202486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass105,779 miles (+12,809)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    105,779 miles
    Test number
    147178160690
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass92,970 miles (+7,084)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    92,970 miles
    Test number
    252954196492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass85,886 miles (+11,505)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    85,886 miles
    Test number
    222943725279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass74,381 miles (+15,200)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    74,381 miles
    Test number
    359613535543

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass59,181 miles (+14,175)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    59,181 miles
    Test number
    493180930445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass45,006 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    45,006 miles
    Test number
    765540499489
    • 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 C5 AAU

Does C5 AAU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 AAU is valid until 21 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on C5 AAU?
The MOT on C5 AAU is valid until 21 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C5 AAU done?
C5 AAU was recorded at 143,176 miles at its MOT on 22 Jun 2026, an average of 11,174 miles a year.
Has C5 AAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 AAU has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on C5 AAU 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 C5 AAU find?
C5 AAU passed its latest MOT on 22 Jun 2026 with 6 advisories: front play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside front brake disc worn, but not excessively; nearside rear brake disc worn, but not excessively, and 3 more.

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