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Grey · Petrol · 2009 · 1,498 cc

S10 AREMOT history

S10 ARE is a grey petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 17 Jun 2009. Its MOT is valid until 28 Oct 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 70,519 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2026.

S10 ARE grey Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Oct 2027
Mileage
70,519 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,106 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S10 ARE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
17 Jun 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S10 ARE was last recorded at 70,519 miles on 14 Oct 2026, 2,336 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,183 miles · 23 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
2,336 miles
Average per year
3,106 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 70,519 miles
  • 2025 – 68,183 miles
  • 2024 – 63,291 miles
  • 2023 – 59,467 miles
  • 2022 – 57,750 miles
  • 2021 – 55,778 miles
  • 2020 – 54,667 miles
  • 2019 – 53,522 miles
  • 2018 – 50,801 miles
  • 2017 – 46,979 miles
  • 2016 – 43,042 miles
  • 2015 – 38,746 miles
  • 2014 – 34,940 miles
  • 2013 – 31,200 miles
  • 2012 – 26,038 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,519 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

19 tests since 18 Jun 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,519 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    70,519 miles
    Test number
    737418374198
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Fail70,519 miles (+2,336)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,519 miles
    Test number
    288474443446
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Pass68,183 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    68,183 miles
    Test number
    911632886042
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  4. Fail68,183 miles (+4,892)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,183 miles
    Test number
    166853083064
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  5. Pass63,291 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    63,291 miles
    Test number
    818493086384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail63,290 miles (+3,823)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,290 miles
    Test number
    879886027151
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass59,467 miles (+1,717)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    59,467 miles
    Test number
    120042189072
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  8. Pass57,750 miles (+1,972)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    57,750 miles
    Test number
    676119349538

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass55,778 miles (+1,111)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    55,778 miles
    Test number
    561440561523
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  10. Pass54,667 miles (+1,145)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    54,667 miles
    Test number
    873476511956

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass53,522 miles (+2,721)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    53,522 miles
    Test number
    928627209779
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  12. Pass50,801 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    50,801 miles
    Test number
    161504153282
    • AdvisoryBoth nearside jacking points missing
  13. Fail50,801 miles (+3,822)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,801 miles
    Test number
    462062032223
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth nearside jacking points missing
  14. Pass46,979 miles (+3,937)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    46,979 miles
    Test number
    613099117830
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre outer sidewall damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted preventing the full inspection of some components
  15. Pass43,042 miles (+4,296)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    43,042 miles
    Test number
    428224318617

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass38,746 miles (+3,806)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    38,746 miles
    Test number
    558615110484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass34,940 miles (+3,740)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    34,940 miles
    Test number
    849657524271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass31,200 miles (+5,162)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    31,200 miles
    Test number
    908384523240
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
  19. Pass26,038 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    26,038 miles
    Test number
    259460072104
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S10 ARE

Does S10 ARE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S10 ARE is valid until 28 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S10 ARE?
The MOT on S10 ARE is valid until 28 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S10 ARE done?
S10 ARE was recorded at 70,519 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2026, an average of 3,106 miles a year.
Has S10 ARE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S10 ARE has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on S10 ARE 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 S10 ARE find?
S10 ARE passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2026 with 7 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 4 more.

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