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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Grey · Petrol · 2018 · 1,595 cc

GSV 490MOT history

GSV 490 is a grey petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 23 Jan 2018. Its MOT is valid until 9 Dec 2026 and it has passed 6 of 9 MOT tests, with 40,571 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Nov 2025.

GSV 490 grey Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Dec 2026
Mileage
40,571 mi
At MOT on 25 Nov 2025
MOT tests
9
6 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,347 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
GSV 490
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2018
First used
23 Jan 2018
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

GSV 490 was last recorded at 40,571 miles on 25 Nov 2025, 4,380 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
36,191 miles · 12 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
4,380 miles
Average per year
4,347 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 40,571 miles
  • 2024 – 36,191 miles
  • 2023 – 31,748 miles
  • 2022 – 27,464 miles
  • 2021 – 23,345 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass40,571 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

9 tests since 12 Jan 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass40,571 miles (+4,380)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    40,571 miles
    Test number
    153939164533

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass36,191 miles (+4,443)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    36,191 miles
    Test number
    928480339918

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass31,748 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    31,748 miles
    Test number
    687124984131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail31,745 miles (+4,281)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,745 miles
    Test number
    803301284418
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  5. Pass27,464 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    27,464 miles
    Test number
    514509704786

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail27,463 miles (+4,118)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,463 miles
    Test number
    656519017114
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass23,345 miles (+3,935)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    23,345 miles
    Test number
    631402164186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass19,410 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    19,410 miles
    Test number
    572681751211
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  9. Fail19,410 miles2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,410 miles
    Test number
    164468396108
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about GSV 490

What vehicle is registration GSV 490 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show GSV 490 on a grey petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 23 Jan 2018. 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 GSV 490 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on GSV 490 is valid until 9 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on GSV 490?
The MOT on GSV 490 is valid until 9 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has GSV 490 done?
GSV 490 was recorded at 40,571 miles at its MOT on 25 Nov 2025, an average of 4,347 miles a year.
Has GSV 490 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. GSV 490 has failed 3 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on GSV 490 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 GSV 490 find?
GSV 490 passed its latest MOT on 25 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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