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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Black · Diesel · 2013 · 1,461 cc

S23 MDTMOT history

S23 MDT is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 28 Jun 2013. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jul 2027 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 155,587 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jul 2026.

S23 MDT black Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Jul 2027
Mileage
155,587 mi
At MOT on 6 Jul 2026
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
12,244 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S23 MDT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
28 Jun 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S23 MDT was last recorded at 155,587 miles on 6 Jul 2026, 48 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
155,539 miles · 3 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
48 miles
Average per year
12,244 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 155,587 miles
  • 2025 – 148,728 miles
  • 2024 – 142,780 miles
  • 2023 – 135,130 miles
  • 2022 – 122,950 miles
  • 2021 – 112,936 miles
  • 2020 – 93,654 miles
  • 2019 – 78,817 miles
  • 2018 – 65,708 miles
  • 2017 – 48,735 miles
  • 2016 – 32,460 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,587 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Advise full under vehicle covers fitted not allowing full inspection testable item

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

17 tests since 15 Jun 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,587 miles (+48)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    155,587 miles
    Test number
    721996691035
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail155,539 miles (+6,811)2 dangerous4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,539 miles
    Test number
    596964438235
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass148,728 miles (+5,948)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    148,728 miles
    Test number
    545979001327
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  4. Pass142,780 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    142,780 miles
    Test number
    244722821334
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail142,780 miles (+7,650)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,780 miles
    Test number
    567231377557
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass135,130 miles (+12,180)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    135,130 miles
    Test number
    334857122072
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass122,950 miles (+10,014)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    122,950 miles
    Test number
    205646918890

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass112,936 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    112,936 miles
    Test number
    374179084584
    • AdvisoryAdvise full under vehicle covers fitted not allowing full inspection testable item

  9. Fail112,936 miles (+19,282)10 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,936 miles
    Test number
    657720561735
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn not braking on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator brake lining braking away from pad (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryAdvise full under vehicle covers fitted not allowing full inspection testable item

  10. Pass93,654 miles (+14,837)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    93,654 miles
    Test number
    133252936015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass78,817 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    78,817 miles
    Test number
    303713854215
    • AdvisoryOffside Items removed from driver's view prior to test

  12. Fail78,817 miles (+13,109)1 major1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,817 miles
    Test number
    946736962167
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Items removed from driver's view prior to test

  13. Pass65,708 miles (+58)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    65,708 miles
    Test number
    400756350192
    • 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))

  14. Fail65,650 miles (+16,915)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,650 miles
    Test number
    830548114655
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (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))

  15. Pass48,735 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    48,735 miles
    Test number
    536084376068
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav holder
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Fail48,735 miles (+16,275)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,735 miles
    Test number
    375255885071
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low adjusted (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav holder
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Pass32,460 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    32,460 miles
    Test number
    445362815907

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S23 MDT

Does S23 MDT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S23 MDT is valid until 5 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S23 MDT?
The MOT on S23 MDT is valid until 5 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S23 MDT done?
S23 MDT was recorded at 155,587 miles at its MOT on 6 Jul 2026, an average of 12,244 miles a year.
Has S23 MDT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S23 MDT has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on S23 MDT 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 S23 MDT find?
S23 MDT passed its latest MOT on 6 Jul 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside rear road wheel slightly distorted, and 3 more.

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