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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Blue · Diesel · 2016 · 1,461 cc

R2 VHMMOT history

R2 VHM is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 31 Mar 2016. Its MOT is valid until 31 Mar 2027 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 78,520 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Mar 2026.

R2 VHM blue Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 31 Mar 2027
Mileage
78,520 mi
At MOT on 21 Mar 2026
MOT tests
10
8 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,944 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R2 VHM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
31 Mar 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R2 VHM was last recorded at 78,520 miles on 21 Mar 2026, 6,381 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,139 miles · 27 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
6,381 miles
Average per year
6,944 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 78,520 miles
  • 2025 – 72,139 miles
  • 2024 – 64,910 miles
  • 2023 – 58,743 miles
  • 2022 – 51,418 miles
  • 2021 – 44,544 miles
  • 2020 – 39,451 miles
  • 2019 – 29,678 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,520 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryTyre pressure warning light illuminated

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

10 tests since 9 Mar 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,520 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    78,520 miles
    Test number
    567129138291
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure warning light illuminated

  2. Fail78,520 miles (+6,381)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,520 miles
    Test number
    157192542480
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure warning light illuminated

  3. Pass72,139 miles (+7,229)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    72,139 miles
    Test number
    815287642494
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass64,910 miles (+6,167)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    64,910 miles
    Test number
    505781650526
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wearing bald on edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear tyre tread wearing bald on inner edge and has cracks in tread (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass58,743 miles (+7,325)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    58,743 miles
    Test number
    207018584698
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre worn on inner edge

  6. Pass51,418 miles (+6,874)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    51,418 miles
    Test number
    136240460529
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn bald on inner and outer edges

  7. Pass44,544 miles (+5,093)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    44,544 miles
    Test number
    337560771979

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass39,451 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    39,451 miles
    Test number
    483266787528

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail39,449 miles (+9,771)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,449 miles
    Test number
    363470484548
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  10. Pass29,678 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    29,678 miles
    Test number
    418009157292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R2 VHM

Does R2 VHM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R2 VHM is valid until 31 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on R2 VHM?
The MOT on R2 VHM is valid until 31 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R2 VHM done?
R2 VHM was recorded at 78,520 miles at its MOT on 21 Mar 2026, an average of 6,944 miles a year.
Has R2 VHM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R2 VHM has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on R2 VHM 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 R2 VHM find?
R2 VHM passed its latest MOT on 21 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; tyre pressure warning light illuminated.

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