Mercedes-Benz A-Class
Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 2,084 cc
R175 ONSMOT history
R175 ONS is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 27 Nov 2003. Its MOT is valid until 3 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 87,131 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 3 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 87,131 mi
- At MOT on 28 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 20 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 3,791 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- R175 ONS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- A-Class
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,084 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 27 Nov 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 3 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 28 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
R175 ONS was last recorded at 87,131 miles on 28 May 2026, 8,650 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 78,481 miles · 19 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 8,650 miles
- Average per year
- 3,791 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 87,131 miles
- 2025 – 78,481 miles
- 2024 – 78,020 miles
- 2023 – 76,546 miles
- 2022 – 74,242 miles
- 2021 – 70,632 miles
- 2020 – 64,785 miles
- 2019 – 55,487 miles
- 2018 – 48,734 miles
- 2017 – 46,001 miles
- 2016 – 45,025 miles
- 2015 – 42,404 miles
- 2014 – 31,124 miles
- 2013 – 23,577 miles
- 2012 – 22,380 miles
- 2011 – 21,264 miles
- 2010 – 20,123 miles
- 2008 – 18,367 miles
- 2007 – 16,349 miles
- 2006 – 13,130 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass87,131 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
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.
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2023
Silencer deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Surface corrosion front and rear discs
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
23 tests since 20 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass87,131 miles (+8,650)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 87,131 miles
- Test number
- 522287542564
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Pass78,481 miles (+461)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 78,481 miles
- Test number
- 706983347151
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,020 miles (+1,474)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 78,020 miles
- Test number
- 656366366528
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass76,546 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 76,546 miles
- Test number
- 387359647523
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisorySilencer deteriorated
- AdvisorySurface corrosion front and rear discs
Fail76,546 miles (+2,304)6 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,546 miles
- Test number
- 155911754802
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisorySilencer deteriorated
- AdvisorySurface corrosion front and rear discs
Pass74,242 miles (+2)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 74,242 miles
- Test number
- 236032426855
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail74,240 miles (+3,608)3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,240 miles
- Test number
- 656021267320
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass70,632 miles (+5,847)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 70,632 miles
- Test number
- 178353276246
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre thorn
Pass64,785 miles (+9,298)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 64,785 miles
- Test number
- 686878169856
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Pass55,487 miles (+12)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 55,487 miles
- Test number
- 579713973137
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail55,475 miles (+6,741)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,475 miles
- Test number
- 691414502213
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass48,734 miles (+2,733)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 48,734 miles
- Test number
- 686284936433
- AdvisoryFront BRAKE DISCS BORDERLINE
- AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded TO BRAKE HOSE (3.6.B.2c)
Pass46,001 miles (+976)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 46,001 miles
- Test number
- 677389622422
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,025 miles (+2,621)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 45,025 miles
- Test number
- 926757030261
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,404 miles (+11,280)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 42,404 miles
- Test number
- 346667135094
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass31,124 miles (+7,547)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 31,124 miles
- Test number
- 935717074098
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass23,577 miles (+1,197)1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 23,577 miles
- Test number
- 486817963024
- AdvisoryRegistration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteFront washers poor
- NoteOffside rear light slight damage
- NoteOffside rear side light dim
Pass22,380 miles (+1,116)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 22,380 miles
- Test number
- 927557432015
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,264 miles (+1,141)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 21,264 miles
- Test number
- 278903731095
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,123 miles (+1,756)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 20,123 miles
- Test number
- 292684130096
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,367 miles (+2,018)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 18,367 miles
- Test number
- 393990038354
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass16,349 miles (+3,219)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 16,349 miles
- Test number
- 170901137348
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Pass13,130 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 13,130 miles
- Test number
- 603774926347
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about R175 ONS
- Does R175 ONS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R175 ONS is valid until 3 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on R175 ONS?
- The MOT on R175 ONS is valid until 3 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has R175 ONS done?
- R175 ONS was recorded at 87,131 miles at its MOT on 28 May 2026, an average of 3,791 miles a year.
- Has R175 ONS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. R175 ONS has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Apr 2023.
- Has the mileage on R175 ONS 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 R175 ONS find?
- R175 ONS passed its latest MOT on 28 May 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush; offside rear shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush.
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