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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Red · Petrol · 2008 · 1,498 cc

JML 987MOT history

JML 987 is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 1 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 26 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 29,678 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Apr 2026.

JML 987 red Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Apr 2027
Mileage
29,678 mi
At MOT on 20 Apr 2026
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,451 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
JML 987
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
1 May 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

JML 987 was last recorded at 29,678 miles on 20 Apr 2026, 684 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
28,994 miles · 15 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
684 miles
Average per year
1,451 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 29,678 miles
  • 2025 – 28,994 miles
  • 2024 – 28,217 miles
  • 2023 – 27,463 miles
  • 2022 – 26,621 miles
  • 2021 – 25,804 miles
  • 2020 – 25,221 miles
  • 2019 – 24,403 miles
  • 2018 – 23,522 miles
  • 2017 – 22,558 miles
  • 2016 – 21,334 miles
  • 2015 – 17,127 miles
  • 2014 – 15,375 miles
  • 2013 – 13,702 miles
  • 2012 – 10,033 miles
  • 2011 – 7,939 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass29,678 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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.

  • Engine covers/undertrays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

Full MOT history

18 tests since 25 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass29,678 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    29,678 miles
    Test number
    603797417903
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

  2. Fail29,678 miles (+684)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,678 miles
    Test number
    788941338630
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

  3. Pass28,994 miles (+777)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    28,994 miles
    Test number
    978247137280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass28,217 miles (+754)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    28,217 miles
    Test number
    265766869395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass27,463 miles (+842)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    27,463 miles
    Test number
    758140274350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass26,621 miles (+817)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    26,621 miles
    Test number
    114082533865

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass25,804 miles (+583)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    25,804 miles
    Test number
    675179187735

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass25,221 miles (+818)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    25,221 miles
    Test number
    102375847649

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass24,403 miles (+881)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    24,403 miles
    Test number
    879269301139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass23,522 miles (+964)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2019
    Odometer
    23,522 miles
    Test number
    826855192936
    • AdvisoryEngine covers/undertrays fitted

  11. Pass22,558 miles (+1,224)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2018
    Odometer
    22,558 miles
    Test number
    125620995953

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass21,334 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2017
    Odometer
    21,334 miles
    Test number
    622159326383
    • AdvisoryEngine covers/undertrays fitted

  13. Fail21,333 miles (+4,206)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,333 miles
    Test number
    816694912657
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers/undertrays fitted

  14. Pass17,127 miles (+1,752)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2016
    Odometer
    17,127 miles
    Test number
    297074505168
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass15,375 miles (+1,673)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2015
    Odometer
    15,375 miles
    Test number
    748415114164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass13,702 miles (+3,669)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2014
    Odometer
    13,702 miles
    Test number
    618866213126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass10,033 miles (+2,094)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2013
    Odometer
    10,033 miles
    Test number
    236474212182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass7,939 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2012
    Odometer
    7,939 miles
    Test number
    349045011184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about JML 987

What vehicle is registration JML 987 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show JML 987 on a red petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 1 May 2008. 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 JML 987 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on JML 987 is valid until 26 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on JML 987?
The MOT on JML 987 is valid until 26 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has JML 987 done?
JML 987 was recorded at 29,678 miles at its MOT on 20 Apr 2026, an average of 1,451 miles a year.
Has JML 987 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. JML 987 has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on JML 987 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 JML 987 find?
JML 987 passed its latest MOT on 20 Apr 2026 with 5 advisories: front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight, and 2 more.

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