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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

White · Diesel · 2013 · 1,461 cc

S26 YLAMOT history

S26 YLA is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 16 Dec 2013. Its MOT is valid until 1 Feb 2027 and it has passed 9 of 14 MOT tests, with 144,781 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jan 2026.

S26 YLA white Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Feb 2027
Mileage
144,781 mi
At MOT on 29 Jan 2026
MOT tests
14
9 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,040 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S26 YLA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
16 Dec 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S26 YLA was last recorded at 144,781 miles on 29 Jan 2026, 8,076 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,705 miles · 29 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
8,076 miles
Average per year
7,040 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 144,781 miles
  • 2025 – 136,705 miles
  • 2024 – 126,567 miles
  • 2022 – 99,820 miles
  • 2021 – 99,309 miles
  • 2020 – 97,348 miles
  • 2019 – 91,393 miles
  • 2018 – 86,942 miles
  • 2017 – 81,615 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,781 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major4 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm/edges bald

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

14 tests since 8 Feb 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,781 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    144,781 miles
    Test number
    350030198645
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Fail144,781 miles (+8,076)2 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,781 miles
    Test number
    588011818992
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass136,705 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    136,705 miles
    Test number
    158292566763
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  4. Fail136,705 miles (+10,138)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,705 miles
    Test number
    555181337008
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  5. Pass126,567 miles (+38)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    126,567 miles
    Test number
    486570398606
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Fail126,529 miles (+998)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,529 miles
    Test number
    831201744330
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Fail125,531 miles (+25,711)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,531 miles
    Test number
    911375076898
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryThe offside front tyre is worn extremely close to the cords on the inner edge
    • AdvisoryThe rear brake imbalance is 30% which is the maximum allowed before an MOT failure is issued
  8. Pass99,820 miles (+511)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    99,820 miles
    Test number
    797943491153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass99,309 miles (+14)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    99,309 miles
    Test number
    919212477224
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm/edges bald (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil low/service light on
  10. Fail99,295 miles (+1,947)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,295 miles
    Test number
    602800182706
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm/edges bald (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil low/service light on
  11. Pass97,348 miles (+5,955)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    97,348 miles
    Test number
    206015514622

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass91,393 miles (+4,451)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    91,393 miles
    Test number
    525763008914

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass86,942 miles (+5,327)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    86,942 miles
    Test number
    993068945029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass81,615 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    81,615 miles
    Test number
    225589492800

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S26 YLA

Does S26 YLA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S26 YLA is valid until 1 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on S26 YLA?
The MOT on S26 YLA is valid until 1 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S26 YLA done?
S26 YLA was recorded at 144,781 miles at its MOT on 29 Jan 2026, an average of 7,040 miles a year.
Has S26 YLA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S26 YLA has failed 5 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on S26 YLA 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 S26 YLA find?
S26 YLA passed its latest MOT on 29 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear outer tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall damaged.

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