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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Grey · Petrol · 2007 · 1,498 cc

S12 MLYMOT history

S12 MLY is a grey petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 30 Nov 2007. Its MOT expired on 27 Sept 2024 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 105,014 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Feb 2025.

S12 MLY grey Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 27 Sept 2024
Mileage
105,014 mi
At MOT on 3 Feb 2025
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,592 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S12 MLY
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
2007
First used
30 Nov 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
3 Feb 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

S12 MLY was last recorded at 105,014 miles on 3 Feb 2025, 2,060 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Sept 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 Apr 2014: 38,828 miles, lower than 53,298 miles on 9 Apr 2013.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
102,954 miles · 19 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
2,060 miles
Average per year
6,592 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 105,014 miles
  • 2023 – 102,954 miles
  • 2022 – 98,751 miles
  • 2021 – 95,714 miles
  • 2020 – 94,288 miles
  • 2019 – 86,251 miles
  • 2018 – 74,445 miles
  • 2017 – 61,509 miles
  • 2016 – 49,978 miles
  • 2015 – 43,720 miles
  • 2014 – 38,828 miles
  • 2013 – 53,298 miles
  • 2012 – 20,854 miles
  • 2011 – 13,921 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail105,014 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
  • MajorBrake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
  • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded Filler pipes
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

What MOT failures mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 11 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail105,014 miles (+2,060)1 dangerous6 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,014 miles
    Test number
    211385227070
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded Filler pipes
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  2. Pass102,954 miles (+4,203)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    102,954 miles
    Test number
    351968750622

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass98,751 miles (+3,037)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    98,751 miles
    Test number
    666582303050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass95,714 miles (+1,426)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    95,714 miles
    Test number
    134197046320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass94,288 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    94,288 miles
    Test number
    310399020030
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail94,288 miles (+8,037)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,288 miles
    Test number
    634020554106
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear parking brake efficiency slow to react

  7. Pass86,251 miles (+11,806)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    86,251 miles
    Test number
    577115935423
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass74,445 miles (+12,936)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2019
    Odometer
    74,445 miles
    Test number
    702956995046
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle covers fitted restricting view of testable items

  9. Pass61,509 miles (+11,531)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2018
    Odometer
    61,509 miles
    Test number
    440461123269
    • AdvisoryWheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection

  10. Pass49,978 miles (+6,258)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2017
    Odometer
    49,978 miles
    Test number
    283299137451
    • AdvisoryCovers, trays & wheel trims fitted

  11. Pass43,720 miles (+4,892)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    43,720 miles
    Test number
    786821905107
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Pass38,828 miles (-14,470)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    38,828 miles
    Test number
    457534394097
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteWheel trims fitted

  13. Fail53,298 miles1 repaired2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,298 miles
    Test number
    398379693009
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteHubcaps fitted

  14. Pass53,298 miles (+32,444)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    53,298 miles
    Test number
    956239193061
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteHubcaps fitted

  15. Pass20,854 miles (+6,933)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    20,854 miles
    Test number
    237912702436
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass13,921 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    13,921 miles
    Test number
    766181301162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S12 MLY

Does S12 MLY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S12 MLY expired on 27 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S12 MLY?
The MOT on S12 MLY expired on 27 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S12 MLY done?
S12 MLY was recorded at 105,014 miles at its MOT on 3 Feb 2025, an average of 6,592 miles a year.
Has S12 MLY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S12 MLY has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on S12 MLY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Apr 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S12 MLY find?
S12 MLY failed its latest MOT on 3 Feb 2025 with 1 dangerous defect, 6 major defects, 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system; brake fluid significantly below minimum mark; brake performance unable to be tested, and 10 more.

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