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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

White · Petrol · 2016 · 1,991 cc

S40 MELMOT history

S40 MEL is a white petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 1 Mar 2016. Its MOT is valid until 30 Sept 2027 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 62,870 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

S40 MEL white Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Sept 2027
Mileage
62,870 mi
At MOT on 1 Oct 2026
MOT tests
9
8 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,425 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S40 MEL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
1 Mar 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S40 MEL was last recorded at 62,870 miles on 1 Oct 2026, 23 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
62,847 miles · 30 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
23 miles
Average per year
5,425 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 62,870 miles
  • 2025 – 50,121 miles
  • 2024 – 39,984 miles
  • 2023 – 30,499 miles
  • 2022 – 28,247 miles
  • 2021 – 25,811 miles
  • 2020 – 24,591 miles
  • 2019 – 21,695 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass62,870 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear pads look thinRecorded 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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

9 tests since 28 Feb 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass62,870 miles (+23)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    62,870 miles
    Test number
    553470531551
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear pads look thin

  2. Fail62,847 miles (+12,726)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,847 miles
    Test number
    273237706722
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear pads look thin

  3. Pass50,121 miles (+10,137)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2026
    Odometer
    50,121 miles
    Test number
    362680357347
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass39,984 miles (+9,485)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2025
    Odometer
    39,984 miles
    Test number
    763815597971

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass30,499 miles (+2,252)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    30,499 miles
    Test number
    588498017282
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass28,247 miles (+2,436)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    28,247 miles
    Test number
    129175785573
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass25,811 miles (+1,220)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    25,811 miles
    Test number
    249238854636
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass24,591 miles (+2,896)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    24,591 miles
    Test number
    406240275619

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass21,695 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    21,695 miles
    Test number
    741038725948

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S40 MEL

Does S40 MEL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S40 MEL is valid until 30 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S40 MEL?
The MOT on S40 MEL is valid until 30 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S40 MEL done?
S40 MEL was recorded at 62,870 miles at its MOT on 1 Oct 2026, an average of 5,425 miles a year.
Has S40 MEL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S40 MEL has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on S40 MEL 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 S40 MEL find?
S40 MEL passed its latest MOT on 1 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear pads look thin.

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