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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,689 cc

R50 DDDMOT history

R50 DDD is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 16 Apr 2008. Its MOT expired on 22 Jul 2026 and it has passed 15 of 16 MOT tests, with 40,186 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jul 2025.

R50 DDD black Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 22 Jul 2026
Mileage
40,186 mi
At MOT on 23 Jul 2025
MOT tests
16
15 passed · 1 failed
Per year
1,233 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R50 DDD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,689 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
16 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

R50 DDD was last recorded at 40,186 miles on 23 Jul 2025, 93 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
40,093 miles · 17 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
93 miles
Average per year
1,233 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 40,186 miles
  • 2024 – 40,093 miles
  • 2023 – 39,877 miles
  • 2022 – 39,291 miles
  • 2021 – 39,145 miles
  • 2020 – 38,919 miles
  • 2019 – 38,427 miles
  • 2018 – 37,887 miles
  • 2017 – 36,993 miles
  • 2016 – 36,052 miles
  • 2015 – 35,105 miles
  • 2014 – 33,712 miles
  • 2013 – 32,092 miles
  • 2012 – 28,206 miles
  • 2011 – 22,571 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass40,186 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

16 tests since 8 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass40,186 miles (+93)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    40,186 miles
    Test number
    634044976982

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass40,093 miles (+216)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    40,093 miles
    Test number
    807152033566
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  3. Pass39,877 miles (+586)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    39,877 miles
    Test number
    756340376335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass39,291 miles (+146)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    39,291 miles
    Test number
    687483764016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass39,145 miles (+226)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    39,145 miles
    Test number
    593582170176
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  6. Pass38,919 miles (+492)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    38,919 miles
    Test number
    354088663685

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass38,427 miles (+540)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    38,427 miles
    Test number
    408434429473
    • AdvisoryFront wiper blades smearing slightly
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear fuel filler pipe corroded keep an eye
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material left/right (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank corroded keep an eye
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  8. Pass37,887 miles (+894)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    37,887 miles
    Test number
    272863272034
    • AdvisoryFuel Tank and Filler neck corroded.
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes coated with grease, unable to fully inspect.
  9. Pass36,993 miles (+941)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    36,993 miles
    Test number
    406825254862
    • AdvisoryRestricted view of underside due to plastic covers.
  10. Pass36,052 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    36,052 miles
    Test number
    309042410326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail36,051 miles (+946)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,051 miles
    Test number
    300149779989
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryALL TYRE TREADS CRACKING
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  12. Pass35,105 miles (+1,393)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    35,105 miles
    Test number
    299567605405
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteO/s/f slight binding in the wheel
  13. Pass33,712 miles (+1,620)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    33,712 miles
    Test number
    996670294033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass32,092 miles (+3,886)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    32,092 miles
    Test number
    157838493055
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass28,206 miles (+5,635)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    28,206 miles
    Test number
    407136892086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass22,571 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    22,571 miles
    Test number
    978378291046
    • NoteREAR DISCS SLIGHTLY PITTED

Questions about R50 DDD

Does R50 DDD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R50 DDD expired on 22 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R50 DDD?
The MOT on R50 DDD expired on 22 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R50 DDD done?
R50 DDD was recorded at 40,186 miles at its MOT on 23 Jul 2025, an average of 1,233 miles a year.
Has R50 DDD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R50 DDD has failed 1 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Apr 2016.
Has the mileage on R50 DDD 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 R50 DDD find?
R50 DDD passed its latest MOT on 23 Jul 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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