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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,498 cc

S55 FESMOT history

S55 FES is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 5 Aug 2008. Its MOT is valid until 9 Oct 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 47,493 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2026.

S55 FES black Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Oct 2027
Mileage
47,493 mi
At MOT on 2 Oct 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,691 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S55 FES
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
2008
First used
5 Aug 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S55 FES was last recorded at 47,493 miles on 2 Oct 2026, 2,792 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
44,701 miles · 15 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2,792 miles
Average per year
2,691 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 47,493 miles
  • 2025 – 44,701 miles
  • 2024 – 42,831 miles
  • 2023 – 38,999 miles
  • 2022 – 36,610 miles
  • 2021 – 34,832 miles
  • 2020 – 32,348 miles
  • 2019 – 29,615 miles
  • 2018 – 26,161 miles
  • 2017 – 23,559 miles
  • 2016 – 19,955 miles
  • 2015 – 16,815 miles
  • 2014 – 12,508 miles
  • 2013 – 7,124 miles
  • 2012 – 6,728 miles
  • 2011 – 6,319 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass47,493 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded Filler neck and breather tube
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Both rear tyre treads cracking up

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 14 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass47,493 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    47,493 miles
    Test number
    351275508130
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded Filler neck and breather tube
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  2. Fail47,489 miles (+2,788)1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,489 miles
    Test number
    178062488372
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen All (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded Filler neck and breather tube
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass44,701 miles (+1,870)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    44,701 miles
    Test number
    645013776500
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both o/s and n/s corroded (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass42,831 miles (+124)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    42,831 miles
    Test number
    762098481328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass42,707 miles (+3)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    42,707 miles
    Test number
    485353919733
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail42,704 miles (+3,705)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,704 miles
    Test number
    296164316709
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass38,999 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    38,999 miles
    Test number
    543964046625
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail38,999 miles (+2,389)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,999 miles
    Test number
    882325789673
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass36,610 miles (+1,778)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    36,610 miles
    Test number
    567043464216
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass34,832 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    34,832 miles
    Test number
    160667716091
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  11. Fail34,832 miles (+2,484)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,832 miles
    Test number
    972971623734
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  12. Pass32,348 miles (+2,733)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    32,348 miles
    Test number
    479467258332
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on very outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass29,615 miles (+3,454)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    29,615 miles
    Test number
    667238421861

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass26,161 miles (+2,602)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2019
    Odometer
    26,161 miles
    Test number
    350600778411
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn and slight bind (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass23,559 miles (+3,604)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2018
    Odometer
    23,559 miles
    Test number
    701594490416
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyre treads cracking up

  16. Pass19,955 miles (+3,140)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2017
    Odometer
    19,955 miles
    Test number
    534552781590
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyre treads cracking up

  17. Pass16,815 miles (+4,307)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2016
    Odometer
    16,815 miles
    Test number
    826726725177
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracking up inbetween treads

  18. Pass12,508 miles (+5,384)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2015
    Odometer
    12,508 miles
    Test number
    915504014162
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  19. Pass7,124 miles (+396)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2014
    Odometer
    7,124 miles
    Test number
    247894033154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass6,728 miles (+409)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2013
    Odometer
    6,728 miles
    Test number
    296824022140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass6,319 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    6,319 miles
    Test number
    397365461158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail6,319 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    6,319 miles
    Test number
    307815661197
    • FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Questions about S55 FES

Does S55 FES currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S55 FES is valid until 9 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S55 FES?
The MOT on S55 FES is valid until 9 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S55 FES done?
S55 FES was recorded at 47,493 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2026, an average of 2,691 miles a year.
Has S55 FES ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S55 FES has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on S55 FES 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 S55 FES find?
S55 FES passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2026 with 9 advisories: fuel pipe/s corroded filler neck and breather tube; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 6 more.

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