Mercedes-Benz A-Class
Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 1,992 cc
DSV 242MOT history
DSV 242 is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 1 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 21 MOT tests, with 35,995 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 19 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 35,995 mi
- At MOT on 20 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 19 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 1,542 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- DSV 242
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- A-Class
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,992 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 1 Mar 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 19 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
DSV 242 was last recorded at 35,995 miles on 20 Jan 2026, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jan 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 35,988 miles · 14 Jan 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 7 miles
- Average per year
- 1,542 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 35,995 miles
- 2025 – 34,978 miles
- 2024 – 33,967 miles
- 2023 – 32,857 miles
- 2022 – 31,711 miles
- 2021 – 30,307 miles
- 2020 – 29,100 miles
- 2019 – 27,208 miles
- 2018 – 24,994 miles
- 2017 – 24,412 miles
- 2016 – 23,423 miles
- 2015 – 22,502 miles
- 2014 – 20,702 miles
- 2013 – 18,888 miles
- 2012 – 17,402 miles
- 2011 – 15,312 miles
- 2010 – 12,728 miles
- 2009 – 10,574 miles
- 2008 – 8,387 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Full MOT history
21 tests since 26 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass35,995 miles (+7)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 35,995 miles
- Test number
- 282046510880
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail35,988 miles (+1,010)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,988 miles
- Test number
- 925041883392
- MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Pass34,978 miles (+1,011)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 34,978 miles
- Test number
- 550855984742
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Pass33,967 miles (+1,110)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 33,967 miles
- Test number
- 799705464595
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,857 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 32,857 miles
- Test number
- 843525216923
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail32,857 miles (+1,146)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,857 miles
- Test number
- 317004824568
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Pass31,711 miles (+1,404)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 31,711 miles
- Test number
- 503425939811
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass30,307 miles (+1,207)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 30,307 miles
- Test number
- 381627595112
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass29,100 miles (+1,892)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 29,100 miles
- Test number
- 930553671168
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,208 miles (+2,214)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 27,208 miles
- Test number
- 142099798830
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,994 miles (+582)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 24,994 miles
- Test number
- 341277079712
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,412 miles (+989)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 24,412 miles
- Test number
- 520293690037
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,423 miles (+921)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 23,423 miles
- Test number
- 311132082061
- AdvisoryEngine cover + under panels fitted
Pass22,502 miles (+1,800)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 22,502 miles
- Test number
- 737122265078
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass20,702 miles (+1,814)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 20,702 miles
- Test number
- 147362244418
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,888 miles (+1,486)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 18,888 miles
- Test number
- 836670953018
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass17,402 miles (+2,090)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 17,402 miles
- Test number
- 145420962030
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,312 miles (+2,584)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 15,312 miles
- Test number
- 218490761053
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass12,728 miles (+2,154)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 12,728 miles
- Test number
- 131181660038
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass10,574 miles (+2,187)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 10,574 miles
- Test number
- 674332469088
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass8,387 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 8,387 miles
- Test number
- 410857858095
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about DSV 242
- What vehicle is registration DSV 242 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show DSV 242 on a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 1 Mar 2005. 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 DSV 242 currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on DSV 242 is valid until 19 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on DSV 242?
- The MOT on DSV 242 is valid until 19 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has DSV 242 done?
- DSV 242 was recorded at 35,995 miles at its MOT on 20 Jan 2026, an average of 1,542 miles a year.
- Has DSV 242 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. DSV 242 has failed 2 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on DSV 242 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 DSV 242 find?
- DSV 242 passed its latest MOT on 20 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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