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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Blue · Petrol · 2010 · 1,992 cc

RBE 403MOT history

RBE 403 is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 16 Sept 2010. Its MOT is valid until 10 Aug 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 71,315 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jul 2026.

RBE 403 blue Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Aug 2027
Mileage
71,315 mi
At MOT on 16 Jul 2026
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,169 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
RBE 403
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,992 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
16 Sept 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

RBE 403 was last recorded at 71,315 miles on 16 Jul 2026, 2,299 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
69,016 miles · 4 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
2,299 miles
Average per year
3,169 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 71,315 miles
  • 2025 – 69,016 miles
  • 2024 – 66,432 miles
  • 2023 – 63,970 miles
  • 2022 – 61,701 miles
  • 2021 – 59,344 miles
  • 2020 – 57,711 miles
  • 2019 – 55,024 miles
  • 2018 – 50,687 miles
  • 2017 – 48,331 miles
  • 2016 – 45,388 miles
  • 2015 – 41,426 miles
  • 2014 – 38,702 miles
  • 2013 – 30,434 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,315 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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 Rear Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

19 tests since 21 Aug 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,315 miles (+2,299)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    71,315 miles
    Test number
    133280361726
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Pass69,016 miles (+2,584)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    69,016 miles
    Test number
    589451589240
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear suspension components
  3. Pass66,432 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    66,432 miles
    Test number
    345057616458
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Fail66,431 miles (+2,461)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,431 miles
    Test number
    543701115708
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass63,970 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    63,970 miles
    Test number
    661019177507
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Fail63,970 miles (+2,269)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,970 miles
    Test number
    612712256204
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Pass61,701 miles (+2,357)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    61,701 miles
    Test number
    526886169894
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass59,344 miles (+1,633)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    59,344 miles
    Test number
    502473541218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass57,711 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    57,711 miles
    Test number
    227414845643

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail57,711 miles (+2,687)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,711 miles
    Test number
    612884285215
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  11. Pass55,024 miles (+4,337)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    55,024 miles
    Test number
    455815644253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass50,687 miles (+2,356)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    50,687 miles
    Test number
    899075118013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass48,331 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    48,331 miles
    Test number
    425038730668
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  14. Fail48,330 miles (+2,942)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,330 miles
    Test number
    252140080778
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  15. Pass45,388 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    45,388 miles
    Test number
    327127913463
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  16. Fail45,384 miles (+3,958)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,384 miles
    Test number
    364419256811
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  17. Pass41,426 miles (+2,724)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    41,426 miles
    Test number
    126753425238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass38,702 miles (+8,268)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    38,702 miles
    Test number
    196293024266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass30,434 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    30,434 miles
    Test number
    699353333275
    • NoteN/S/F Foglamp damaged
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about RBE 403

What vehicle is registration RBE 403 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show RBE 403 on a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 16 Sept 2010. 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 RBE 403 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on RBE 403 is valid until 10 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on RBE 403?
The MOT on RBE 403 is valid until 10 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has RBE 403 done?
RBE 403 was recorded at 71,315 miles at its MOT on 16 Jul 2026, an average of 3,169 miles a year.
Has RBE 403 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. RBE 403 has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on RBE 403 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 RBE 403 find?
RBE 403 passed its latest MOT on 16 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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