Mercedes-Benz A-Class
Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,498 cc
K55 DCWMOT history
K55 DCW is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 4 Dec 2008. Its MOT is valid until 28 Oct 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 71,881 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 28 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 71,881 mi
- At MOT on 16 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 16 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 3,126 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K55 DCW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- A-Class
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,498 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 4 Dec 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 28 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
K55 DCW was last recorded at 71,881 miles on 16 Oct 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 71,881 miles · 15 Oct 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 3,126 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 71,881 miles
- 2025 – 70,356 miles
- 2024 – 69,233 miles
- 2023 – 68,037 miles
- 2022 – 66,610 miles
- 2021 – 65,364 miles
- 2020 – 62,909 miles
- 2019 – 60,022 miles
- 2018 – 57,310 miles
- 2017 – 54,211 miles
- 2016 – 50,312 miles
- 2015 – 44,292 miles
- 2014 – 40,352 miles
- 2013 – 33,345 miles
- 2012 – 28,881 miles
- 2011 – 25,030 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass71,881 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective
Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026
Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective
Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024
Full MOT history
20 tests since 21 Oct 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass71,881 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 71,881 miles
- Test number
- 983772002781
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail71,881 miles (+1,525)3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,881 miles
- Test number
- 381405025952
- MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass70,356 miles (+1,123)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 70,356 miles
- Test number
- 344926145369
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,233 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 69,233 miles
- Test number
- 560305428704
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail69,233 miles (+1,196)2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,233 miles
- Test number
- 278906393227
- MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass68,037 miles (+1,427)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 68,037 miles
- Test number
- 805278847126
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,610 miles (+1,246)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 66,610 miles
- Test number
- 780268789038
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,364 miles (+2,455)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 65,364 miles
- Test number
- 511140941998
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass62,909 miles (+2,887)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 62,909 miles
- Test number
- 486919997282
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,022 miles (+2,712)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 60,022 miles
- Test number
- 178866879721
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass57,310 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 57,310 miles
- Test number
- 981535660564
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail57,310 miles (+3,099)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,310 miles
- Test number
- 723617378350
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Pass54,211 miles (+3,899)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 54,211 miles
- Test number
- 219107991487
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,312 miles (+6,020)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 50,312 miles
- Test number
- 475717699607
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,292 miles (+3,940)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 44,292 miles
- Test number
- 759066309179
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,352 miles (+7,007)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 40,352 miles
- Test number
- 645392984246
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,345 miles (+4,464)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 33,345 miles
- Test number
- 369939383201
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,881 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 28,881 miles
- Test number
- 346453802359
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteRear tyres starting to crack on sidewalls
Fail28,881 miles (+3,851)1 repaired2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 28,881 miles
- Test number
- 549663402355
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteRear tyres starting to crack on sidewalls
Pass25,030 miles1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 25,030 miles
- Test number
- 399884391233
- DangerousO/s/r n/s/r tyres cracks in sidewalls. o/s/f tyre on legal limit tread depth
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about K55 DCW
- Does K55 DCW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K55 DCW is valid until 28 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on K55 DCW?
- The MOT on K55 DCW is valid until 28 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has K55 DCW done?
- K55 DCW was recorded at 71,881 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2026, an average of 3,126 miles a year.
- Has K55 DCW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K55 DCW has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Oct 2026.
- Has the mileage on K55 DCW 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 K55 DCW find?
- K55 DCW passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside rear inner brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.
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