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Black · Diesel · 2013 · 1,461 cc

E571 MELMOT history

E571 MEL is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 2 Sept 2013. Its MOT is valid until 15 Oct 2027 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 118,945 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2026.

E571 MEL black Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Oct 2027
Mileage
118,945 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2026
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,112 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
E571 MEL
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
2013
First used
2 Sept 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

E571 MEL was last recorded at 118,945 miles on 16 Oct 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,945 miles · 15 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
8,112 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,945 miles
  • 2025 – 111,143 miles
  • 2024 – 105,484 miles
  • 2023 – 96,535 miles
  • 2022 – 89,833 miles
  • 2021 – 80,672 miles
  • 2020 – 74,706 miles
  • 2019 – 68,530 miles
  • 2018 – 59,098 miles
  • 2017 – 47,977 miles
  • 2016 – 37,321 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,945 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases TURBO TO EXHAUST (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

17 tests since 23 Sept 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,945 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    118,945 miles
    Test number
    134756559074
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases TURBO TO EXHAUST (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail118,945 miles (+7,802)3 dangerous1 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,945 miles
    Test number
    560229283777
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm INNER EDGE WORN TO CORDS 225/40*18 XL (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken BROKEN (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases TURBO TO EXHAUST (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass111,143 miles12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    111,143 miles
    Test number
    362652780353
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases TURBO TO EXHAUST (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM, WEARING ON EDGES & PERISHING 225/40*18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON EDGE 225/40*18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON EDGES & PERISHING 225/40*18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail111,143 miles (+5,659)4 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,143 miles
    Test number
    326417451588
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases TURBO TO EXHAUST (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM, WEARING ON EDGES & PERISHING 225/40*18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON EDGE 225/40*18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON EDGES & PERISHING 225/40*18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass105,484 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    105,484 miles
    Test number
    797473550122
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin CLOSE WEAR SENSOR (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON EDGE & PERISHING 225/40*18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHING 225/40*18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail105,484 miles (+8,949)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,484 miles
    Test number
    759244756971
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin CLOSE WEAR SENSOR (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON EDGE & PERISHING 225/40*18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHING 225/40*18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass96,535 miles (+6,702)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    96,535 miles
    Test number
    936246279561

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass89,833 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    89,833 miles
    Test number
    578856720916
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Fail89,833 miles (+9,161)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,833 miles
    Test number
    875113061846
    • Repaired at testOffside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass80,672 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    80,672 miles
    Test number
    402441452835
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail80,672 miles (+5,966)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,672 miles
    Test number
    204373798205
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass74,706 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    74,706 miles
    Test number
    240800679998

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail74,706 miles (+6,176)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,706 miles
    Test number
    315629577456
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass68,530 miles (+9,432)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    68,530 miles
    Test number
    902419302073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass59,098 miles (+11,121)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    59,098 miles
    Test number
    334919878037
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  16. Pass47,977 miles (+10,656)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    47,977 miles
    Test number
    400237329778
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides, (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all around the vehicle, (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass37,321 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    37,321 miles
    Test number
    105766186970

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about E571 MEL

Does E571 MEL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on E571 MEL is valid until 15 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on E571 MEL?
The MOT on E571 MEL is valid until 15 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has E571 MEL done?
E571 MEL was recorded at 118,945 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2026, an average of 8,112 miles a year.
Has E571 MEL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. E571 MEL has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on E571 MEL 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 E571 MEL find?
E571 MEL passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases turbo to exhaust; nearside front road wheel slightly distorted, and 3 more.

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