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Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 1,992 cc

C8 FYLMOT history

C8 FYL is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 15 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 19 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 117,414 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Sept 2026.

C8 FYL blue Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Sept 2027
Mileage
117,414 mi
At MOT on 7 Sept 2026
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,910 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 FYL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,992 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
15 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 FYL was last recorded at 117,414 miles on 7 Sept 2026, 282 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,132 miles · 10 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
282 miles
Average per year
4,910 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 117,414 miles
  • 2025 – 117,132 miles
  • 2024 – 114,591 miles
  • 2023 – 112,081 miles
  • 2022 – 110,705 miles
  • 2021 – 108,392 miles
  • 2020 – 105,903 miles
  • 2019 – 103,061 miles
  • 2018 – 99,532 miles
  • 2017 – 96,599 miles
  • 2016 – 92,799 miles
  • 2015 – 88,447 miles
  • 2014 – 78,080 miles
  • 2013 – 69,236 miles
  • 2012 – 57,641 miles
  • 2011 – 49,075 miles
  • 2010 – 42,440 miles
  • 2009 – 34,075 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,414 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

22 tests since 16 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,414 miles (+282)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    117,414 miles
    Test number
    134058920475
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  2. Pass117,132 miles (+2,541)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    117,132 miles
    Test number
    954814547498
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both side (5.3.2 (d))

  3. Pass114,591 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    114,591 miles
    Test number
    746287120643

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail114,566 miles (+2,485)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,566 miles
    Test number
    397238756725
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

  5. Pass112,081 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    112,081 miles
    Test number
    174250570674
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect BOTH (5.3.2 (d))

  6. Fail112,081 miles (+1,376)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,081 miles
    Test number
    928888776649
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect BOTH (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass110,705 miles (+2,313)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    110,705 miles
    Test number
    973440253210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass108,392 miles (+2,489)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    108,392 miles
    Test number
    722228225046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass105,903 miles (+2,842)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    105,903 miles
    Test number
    583094818554
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass103,061 miles (+3,529)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    103,061 miles
    Test number
    986228612934

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass99,532 miles (+2,933)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    99,532 miles
    Test number
    636610435150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass96,599 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    96,599 miles
    Test number
    676838653527

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail96,599 miles (+3,800)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,599 miles
    Test number
    734805990188
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  14. Pass92,799 miles (+4,352)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    92,799 miles
    Test number
    613032037708

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass88,447 miles (+10,367)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    88,447 miles
    Test number
    483014714183
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres perished
    • AdvisoryRear tyres starting to perish
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  16. Pass78,080 miles (+8,844)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    78,080 miles
    Test number
    835156044266
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass69,236 miles (+11,595)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    69,236 miles
    Test number
    737791263201
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Fail57,641 miles2 repaired1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,641 miles
    Test number
    309148142480
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteFront tracking appears to be out.
    • NoteNearside front jacking rubber missing.
    • NoteRear wiper blade rubber split.
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass57,641 miles (+8,566)1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    57,641 miles
    Test number
    328118542497
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteFront tracking appears to be out.
    • NoteNearside front jacking rubber missing.
    • NoteRear wiper blade rubber split.
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass49,075 miles (+6,635)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    49,075 miles
    Test number
    628060851226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass42,440 miles (+8,365)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    42,440 miles
    Test number
    133573160278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass34,075 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    34,075 miles
    Test number
    553509459216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C8 FYL

Does C8 FYL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 FYL is valid until 19 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on C8 FYL?
The MOT on C8 FYL is valid until 19 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C8 FYL done?
C8 FYL was recorded at 117,414 miles at its MOT on 7 Sept 2026, an average of 4,910 miles a year.
Has C8 FYL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 FYL has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on C8 FYL 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 FYL find?
C8 FYL passed its latest MOT on 7 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect; offside front shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect.

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