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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 1,598 cc

POG 388MOT history

POG 388 is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 26 Sept 2000. Its MOT is valid until 20 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 61,485 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2026.

POG 388 blue Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz A-Class, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 Sept 2027
Mileage
61,485 mi
At MOT on 18 Sept 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,348 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
POG 388
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
26 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

POG 388 was last recorded at 61,485 miles on 18 Sept 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
61,485 miles · 16 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
1,348 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 61,485 miles
  • 2025 – 61,052 miles
  • 2024 – 60,435 miles
  • 2023 – 59,421 miles
  • 2022 – 58,465 miles
  • 2021 – 57,301 miles
  • 2020 – 56,955 miles
  • 2019 – 56,163 miles
  • 2018 – 54,533 miles
  • 2017 – 52,943 miles
  • 2016 – 51,558 miles
  • 2015 – 50,337 miles
  • 2014 – 48,897 miles
  • 2013 – 47,490 miles
  • 2012 – 46,239 miles
  • 2011 – 45,364 miles
  • 2010 – 43,377 miles
  • 2009 – 41,832 miles
  • 2008 – 39,910 miles
  • 2007 – 36,838 miles
  • 2006 – 34,608 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass61,485 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryO/s/f wishbone bush wornRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear subframe/axle corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened badly corroded around rear axle mounting points on both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

27 tests since 13 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass61,485 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    61,485 miles
    Test number
    574530170255
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryO/s/f wishbone bush worn
    • AdvisoryRear subframe/axle corroded

  2. Fail61,485 miles (+433)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,485 miles
    Test number
    433904152076
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryO/s/f wishbone bush worn
    • AdvisoryRear subframe/axle corroded

  3. Pass61,052 miles (+617)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    61,052 miles
    Test number
    277298381069
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated
    • AdvisoryO/s/f wishbone bush worn/deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded

  4. Pass60,435 miles (+1,014)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    60,435 miles
    Test number
    754474946598
    • AdvisoryO/s/f wishbone bush deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded in places

  5. Pass59,421 miles (+956)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    59,421 miles
    Test number
    648606608758
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded at mounting point

  6. Pass58,465 miles (+1,164)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    58,465 miles
    Test number
    182171406165
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass57,301 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    57,301 miles
    Test number
    314965830252
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened badly corroded around rear axle mounting points on both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail57,301 miles (+346)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,301 miles
    Test number
    624814795110
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened badly corroded around rear axle mounting points on both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass56,955 miles (+792)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    56,955 miles
    Test number
    866326922134
    • AdvisoryBoth front and rear subframes have slight corrosion

  10. Pass56,163 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    56,163 miles
    Test number
    631994658584
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth front top mounts partially siezed

  11. Fail56,163 miles (+1,630)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,163 miles
    Test number
    795591666868
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth front top mounts partially siezed

  12. Pass54,533 miles (+1,590)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    54,533 miles
    Test number
    891562956667
    • AdvisoryAll brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake hoses deteriorated
    • AdvisoryN/s/f top mount noisey

  13. Pass52,943 miles (+1,385)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    52,943 miles
    Test number
    218893983788
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass51,558 miles (+1,221)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    51,558 miles
    Test number
    309549781648
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass50,337 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    50,337 miles
    Test number
    342768946238
    • AdvisoryFront subframe slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper strut bearing sticky/worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm at lowest point (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted, obscuring some testable items from view

  16. Fail50,337 miles (+1,440)2 repaired10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,337 miles
    Test number
    788038884637
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront subframe slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper strut bearing sticky/worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm at lowest point (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted, obscuring some testable items from view

  17. Pass48,897 miles (+1,407)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    48,897 miles
    Test number
    579761154287
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  18. Pass47,490 miles (+1,251)8 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    47,490 miles
    Test number
    355682463231
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteKnock from steering columb
    • NoteNear side front and off side front top mounts noisey
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass46,239 miles5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    46,239 miles
    Test number
    455080352262
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNSF suspension top mount bearing, rough when turning
    • NoteSlight knock from steering column
    • NoteUnable to see front to rear brake pipes, due to undertrays being fitted

  20. Fail46,239 miles (+875)1 failure2 repaired5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,239 miles
    Test number
    356299942478
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNSF suspension top mount bearing, rough when turning
    • NoteSlight knock from steering column
    • NoteUnable to see front to rear brake pipes, due to undertrays being fitted

  21. Pass45,364 miles (+1,987)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    45,364 miles
    Test number
    309589151483
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass43,377 miles (+1,545)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    43,377 miles
    Test number
    580153660224
    • NoteSteel brake pipes from rear flexi brake pipes starting to corrode
    • NoteUnable to inspect steel brake pipes along chassis

  23. Pass41,832 miles (+1,922)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    41,832 miles
    Test number
    101032989225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass39,910 miles (+3,072)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    39,910 miles
    Test number
    220003588220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass36,838 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    36,838 miles
    Test number
    974812387247
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Fail36,838 miles (+2,230)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,838 miles
    Test number
    854412587295
    • FailureDipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass34,608 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    34,608 miles
    Test number
    992486386276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about POG 388

What vehicle is registration POG 388 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show POG 388 on a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 26 Sept 2000. 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 POG 388 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on POG 388 is valid until 20 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on POG 388?
The MOT on POG 388 is valid until 20 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has POG 388 done?
POG 388 was recorded at 61,485 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2026, an average of 1,348 miles a year.
Has POG 388 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. POG 388 has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on POG 388 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 POG 388 find?
POG 388 passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; o/s/f wishbone bush worn; rear subframe/axle corroded.

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