Mercedes-Benz logo

Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Purple · Diesel · 2015 · 1,461 cc

C8 AXMMOT history

C8 AXM is a purple diesel Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 27 Apr 2015. Its MOT is valid until 18 Feb 2027 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 122,649 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Feb 2026.

C8 AXM purple Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz A-Class, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 18 Feb 2027
Mileage
122,649 mi
At MOT on 19 Feb 2026
MOT tests
12
9 passed · 3 failed
Per year
10,301 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for C8 AXM in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
C8 AXM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
27 Apr 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 AXM was last recorded at 122,649 miles on 19 Feb 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,647 miles · 18 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
10,301 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 122,649 miles
  • 2025 – 116,672 miles
  • 2024 – 111,048 miles
  • 2023 – 100,599 miles
  • 2022 – 89,906 miles
  • 2021 – 76,043 miles
  • 2020 – 64,689 miles
  • 2019 – 56,968 miles
  • 2018 – 41,508 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,649 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

12 tests since 5 Apr 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,649 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    122,649 miles
    Test number
    365291361495
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. Fail122,647 miles (+5,975)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,647 miles
    Test number
    856992757651
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. Pass116,672 miles (+5,624)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    116,672 miles
    Test number
    388445710237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass111,048 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    111,048 miles
    Test number
    618840260913
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Fail111,038 miles (+10,439)3 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,038 miles
    Test number
    554573494750
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass100,599 miles (+10,693)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    100,599 miles
    Test number
    612171164957

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass89,906 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    89,906 miles
    Test number
    913569832578
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  8. Fail89,906 miles (+13,863)2 dangerous5 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,906 miles
    Test number
    819023113936
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  9. Pass76,043 miles (+11,354)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    76,043 miles
    Test number
    566600260214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass64,689 miles (+7,721)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    64,689 miles
    Test number
    810611379372
    • 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))
  11. Pass56,968 miles (+15,460)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    56,968 miles
    Test number
    791782666251
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear light lens damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear part of bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  12. Pass41,508 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    41,508 miles
    Test number
    168902050751

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C8 AXM

Does C8 AXM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 AXM is valid until 18 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on C8 AXM?
The MOT on C8 AXM is valid until 18 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C8 AXM done?
C8 AXM was recorded at 122,649 miles at its MOT on 19 Feb 2026, an average of 10,301 miles a year.
Has C8 AXM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 AXM has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on C8 AXM 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 C8 AXM find?
C8 AXM passed its latest MOT on 19 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear coil spring corroded.

Browse all C8A registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.