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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Black · Diesel · 2007 · 1,689 cc

RFJ 348MOT history

RFJ 348 is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 29 Oct 2007. Its MOT is valid until 18 Oct 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 108,797 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Sept 2026.

RFJ 348 black 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 18 Oct 2027
Mileage
108,797 mi
At MOT on 22 Sept 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,813 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
RFJ 348
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,689 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
29 Oct 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

RFJ 348 was last recorded at 108,797 miles on 22 Sept 2026, 5,901 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,896 miles · 29 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
5,901 miles
Average per year
4,813 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 108,797 miles
  • 2025 – 102,896 miles
  • 2024 – 96,990 miles
  • 2023 – 91,524 miles
  • 2022 – 84,179 miles
  • 2021 – 83,367 miles
  • 2020 – 81,442 miles
  • 2019 – 78,520 miles
  • 2018 – 74,769 miles
  • 2017 – 69,986 miles
  • 2016 – 65,190 miles
  • 2015 – 59,829 miles
  • 2014 – 54,341 miles
  • 2013 – 48,224 miles
  • 2012 – 42,825 miles
  • 2011 – 37,922 miles
  • 2010 – 32,342 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,797 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn

    Minor3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 3 Nov 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,797 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    108,797 miles
    Test number
    483472390121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail108,797 miles (+5,901)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,797 miles
    Test number
    959143896785
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  3. Pass102,896 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    102,896 miles
    Test number
    167856372560
    • MinorParking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail102,896 miles (+5,906)3 dangerous4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,896 miles
    Test number
    992671794039
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2023 (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MinorParking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass96,990 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    96,990 miles
    Test number
    875259339401
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorParking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Fail96,990 miles (+5,466)1 repaired2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,990 miles
    Test number
    286472954072
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorParking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass91,524 miles (+7,345)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    91,524 miles
    Test number
    791562005111
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryBrake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass84,179 miles (+812)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    84,179 miles
    Test number
    357897964183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass83,367 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    83,367 miles
    Test number
    896749748125
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  10. Fail83,367 miles (+1,925)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,367 miles
    Test number
    777946753928
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front/rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass81,442 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    81,442 miles
    Test number
    650945056837
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  12. Fail81,441 miles (+2,921)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,441 miles
    Test number
    844834423798
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  13. Pass78,520 miles (+3,751)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    78,520 miles
    Test number
    137789963443
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  14. Pass74,769 miles (+4,783)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    74,769 miles
    Test number
    733084521513

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass69,986 miles (+4,796)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    69,986 miles
    Test number
    523065726196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass65,190 miles (+5,361)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    65,190 miles
    Test number
    687007322456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass59,829 miles (+5,488)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    59,829 miles
    Test number
    650779809513
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre beginning to perish
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre beginning to perish
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  18. Pass54,341 miles (+6,117)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    54,341 miles
    Test number
    735517594295
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth rear brakes are slightly binding
  19. Pass48,224 miles (+5,399)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    48,224 miles
    Test number
    918187483230
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFuel filler pipes corroding
  20. Pass42,825 miles (+4,903)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    42,825 miles
    Test number
    288046792251
    • NoteNearside front tyre tread worn low on outer edge
  21. Pass37,922 miles (+5,580)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    37,922 miles
    Test number
    509544601341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass32,342 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    32,342 miles
    Test number
    414367500394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about RFJ 348

What vehicle is registration RFJ 348 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show RFJ 348 on a black diesel Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 29 Oct 2007. 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 RFJ 348 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on RFJ 348 is valid until 18 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on RFJ 348?
The MOT on RFJ 348 is valid until 18 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has RFJ 348 done?
RFJ 348 was recorded at 108,797 miles at its MOT on 22 Sept 2026, an average of 4,813 miles a year.
Has RFJ 348 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. RFJ 348 has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on RFJ 348 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 RFJ 348 find?
RFJ 348 passed its latest MOT on 22 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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