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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Black · Petrol · 2007 · 1,498 cc

S40 WHWMOT history

S40 WHW is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 29 Jun 2007. Its MOT is valid until 6 Oct 2027 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 58,296 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2026.

S40 WHW black Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Oct 2027
Mileage
58,296 mi
At MOT on 7 Oct 2026
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,152 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S40 WHW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
29 Jun 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S40 WHW was last recorded at 58,296 miles on 7 Oct 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
58,295 miles · 6 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
2,152 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 58,296 miles
  • 2025 – 55,575 miles
  • 2024 – 52,237 miles
  • 2023 – 49,400 miles
  • 2022 – 46,270 miles
  • 2021 – 42,100 miles
  • 2020 – 36,731 miles
  • 2019 – 35,536 miles
  • 2018 – 34,895 miles
  • 2017 – 34,242 miles
  • 2016 – 33,605 miles
  • 2015 – 32,692 miles
  • 2014 – 31,519 miles
  • 2013 – 29,390 miles
  • 2012 – 26,930 miles
  • 2011 – 23,285 miles
  • 2010 – 23,250 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass58,296 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear rear section (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

26 tests since 24 Jun 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass58,296 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    58,296 miles
    Test number
    509058268470
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear rear section (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Fail58,295 miles (+2,720)1 dangerous4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,295 miles
    Test number
    395449297389
    • DangerousNearside 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear rear section (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass55,575 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    55,575 miles
    Test number
    118011851244
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Fail55,575 miles (+3,338)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,575 miles
    Test number
    497066149642
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass52,237 miles (+2,837)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    52,237 miles
    Test number
    360520337519
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))
  6. Pass49,400 miles (+3,130)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    49,400 miles
    Test number
    292856524193
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))
  7. Pass46,270 miles (+4,170)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    46,270 miles
    Test number
    258186344487
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))
  8. Pass42,100 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    42,100 miles
    Test number
    691651350671

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail42,100 miles (+5,369)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,100 miles
    Test number
    339209585686
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low both front (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  10. Pass36,731 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    36,731 miles
    Test number
    890796185034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail36,731 miles (+1,195)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,731 miles
    Test number
    466802969606
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass35,536 miles (+641)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    35,536 miles
    Test number
    527388720246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass34,895 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    34,895 miles
    Test number
    411779762101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail34,895 miles (+653)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,895 miles
    Test number
    977000006153
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
  15. Pass34,242 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    34,242 miles
    Test number
    343085800267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail34,242 miles (+637)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,242 miles
    Test number
    446578546861
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  17. Pass33,605 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    33,605 miles
    Test number
    650458584814

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail33,605 miles (+913)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,605 miles
    Test number
    806763154138
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  19. Pass32,692 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    32,692 miles
    Test number
    325408875013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail32,692 miles (+1,173)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,692 miles
    Test number
    668788775017
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  21. Pass31,519 miles (+2,129)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    31,519 miles
    Test number
    786667474054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass29,390 miles (+2,460)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    29,390 miles
    Test number
    895244883069
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  23. Pass26,930 miles (+3,645)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    26,930 miles
    Test number
    318516282035
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  24. Fail23,285 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,285 miles
    Test number
    557016391089
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
  25. Pass23,285 miles (+35)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    23,285 miles
    Test number
    567506391055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass23,250 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    23,250 miles
    Test number
    292095070190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S40 WHW

Does S40 WHW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S40 WHW is valid until 6 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S40 WHW?
The MOT on S40 WHW is valid until 6 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S40 WHW done?
S40 WHW was recorded at 58,296 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2026, an average of 2,152 miles a year.
Has S40 WHW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S40 WHW has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on S40 WHW 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 WHW find?
S40 WHW passed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear rear section; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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