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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 1,397 cc

S12 SEEMOT history

S12 SEE is a grey petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 21 May 2003. Its MOT is valid until 23 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 75,831 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 May 2026.

S12 SEE grey Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 May 2027
Mileage
75,831 mi
At MOT on 7 May 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,738 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S12 SEE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,397 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
21 May 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 May 2027
Latest MOT test
7 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S12 SEE was last recorded at 75,831 miles on 7 May 2026, 711 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,120 miles · 24 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
711 miles
Average per year
2,738 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 75,831 miles
  • 2025 – 75,120 miles
  • 2024 – 74,290 miles
  • 2023 – 73,846 miles
  • 2022 – 72,767 miles
  • 2021 – 71,253 miles
  • 2020 – 69,866 miles
  • 2019 – 67,792 miles
  • 2018 – 64,812 miles
  • 2017 – 60,857 miles
  • 2016 – 53,175 miles
  • 2015 – 48,259 miles
  • 2014 – 44,999 miles
  • 2013 – 41,814 miles
  • 2012 – 38,983 miles
  • 2011 – 35,622 miles
  • 2010 – 33,006 miles
  • 2009 – 30,417 miles
  • 2008 – 27,427 miles
  • 2007 – 23,593 miles
  • 2006 – 21,313 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,831 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryEngine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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 Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Washers poorly aligned

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

30 tests since 7 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,831 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2027
    Odometer
    75,831 miles
    Test number
    395541833003
    • AdvisoryEngine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  2. Fail75,831 miles (+711)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,831 miles
    Test number
    167053100551
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested lamp inoperative no beam image (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  3. Pass75,120 miles (+830)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2026
    Odometer
    75,120 miles
    Test number
    265717070548
    • AdvisoryEngine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass74,290 miles (+444)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2025
    Odometer
    74,290 miles
    Test number
    971204445086
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryHigh level stop lamp inoperative
    • AdvisoryWashers poorly aligned

  5. Pass73,846 miles (+1,079)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2024
    Odometer
    73,846 miles
    Test number
    597332567694
    • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryWashers poorly aligned

  6. Pass72,767 miles (+12)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    72,767 miles
    Test number
    825034588027
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  7. Fail72,755 miles (+1,502)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,755 miles
    Test number
    459643673122
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting has an unsafe modification fixing bolt threaded not fully secure (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  8. Pass71,253 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    71,253 miles
    Test number
    547718331698
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  9. Fail71,253 miles (+1,387)1 dangerous2 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,253 miles
    Test number
    917630077187
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  10. Pass69,866 miles (+2,074)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    69,866 miles
    Test number
    701943145242
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  11. Pass67,792 miles (+13)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    67,792 miles
    Test number
    771137060365
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Nail in tyre

  12. Fail67,779 miles (+2,967)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,779 miles
    Test number
    343141302663
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Nail in tyre

  13. Pass64,812 miles (+3,955)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    64,812 miles
    Test number
    803899796890
    • AdvisoryNearside Front flexible brake hose cracked

  14. Pass60,857 miles (+48)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    60,857 miles
    Test number
    632942282664
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim around inner side (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront windscreen scratched
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre perished around outer edge

  15. Fail60,809 miles (+7,634)6 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,809 miles
    Test number
    600854603789
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim around inner side (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront windscreen scratched
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre perished around outer edge

  16. Pass53,175 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    53,175 miles
    Test number
    670301730641
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  17. Fail53,175 miles (+4,916)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,175 miles
    Test number
    273450786169
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  18. Pass48,259 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    48,259 miles
    Test number
    577115255138
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre out of shape around inner edge
    • NoteO/s/r tyre starting to crack and perish around outer edge

  19. Fail48,259 miles (+3,260)2 repaired4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,259 miles
    Test number
    736395755187
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre out of shape around inner edge
    • NoteO/s/r tyre starting to crack and perish around outer edge

  20. Pass44,999 miles (+3,185)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    44,999 miles
    Test number
    768844954177
    • NoteDamage to nearside rear wheel inner lip
    • NoteOffside rear tyre cracking/splitting

  21. Pass41,814 miles (+2,831)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    41,814 miles
    Test number
    468581853134
    • NoteOffside front brake pads look low
    • NoteOffside rear tyre cracking and tread distorting

  22. Pass38,983 miles (+25)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    38,983 miles
    Test number
    357629452157
    • NoteO/s/r tyre perished and cracked

  23. Fail38,958 miles (+3,336)2 dangerous2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,958 miles
    Test number
    996658952137
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteO/s/r tyre perished and cracked

  24. Pass35,622 miles (+2,616)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    35,622 miles
    Test number
    347033651165
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished

  25. Pass33,006 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    33,006 miles
    Test number
    501365750114
    • NoteBOTH REAR TYRES PERISHED AND DISTORTED ON INNER EDGES
    • NoteNAIL IN N/S/R TYRE

  26. Fail33,006 miles (+2,589)5 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,006 miles
    Test number
    213485550146
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteBOTH REAR TYRES PERISHED AND DISTORTED ON INNER EDGES
    • NoteNAIL IN N/S/R TYRE

  27. Pass30,417 miles (+2,990)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    30,417 miles
    Test number
    282995859102
    • NoteDamage to nearside rear wheel inner lip
    • NoteNearside rear tyre tread distorting on inner edge

  28. Pass27,427 miles (+3,834)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    27,427 miles
    Test number
    532604958118
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing on outer edge
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has a nail in tread
    • NoteOffside rear tyre low on pressure

  29. Pass23,593 miles (+2,280)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    23,593 miles
    Test number
    822166657180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass21,313 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    21,313 miles
    Test number
    522168756116
    • NoteNoticeable buckle in n/s/r inner wheel rim

Questions about S12 SEE

Does S12 SEE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S12 SEE is valid until 23 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S12 SEE?
The MOT on S12 SEE is valid until 23 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S12 SEE done?
S12 SEE was recorded at 75,831 miles at its MOT on 7 May 2026, an average of 2,738 miles a year.
Has S12 SEE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S12 SEE has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 7 May 2026.
Has the mileage on S12 SEE 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 S12 SEE find?
S12 SEE passed its latest MOT on 7 May 2026 with 4 advisories: engine mounting damaged but not to excess; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.

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