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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Grey · Petrol · 1998 · 1,598 cc

S717 RACMOT history

S717 RAC is a grey petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 40,470 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jul 2027
Mileage
40,470 mi
At MOT on 9 Jul 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
1,797 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S717 RAC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S717 RAC was last recorded at 40,470 miles on 9 Jul 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
40,470 miles · 8 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
1,797 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 40,470 miles
  • 2024 – 40,369 miles
  • 2023 – 39,587 miles
  • 2022 – 37,965 miles
  • 2021 – 33,671 miles
  • 2020 – 30,562 miles
  • 2019 – 29,653 miles
  • 2018 – 28,778 miles
  • 2017 – 26,948 miles
  • 2016 – 25,944 miles
  • 2015 – 22,433 miles
  • 2014 – 18,145 miles
  • 2013 – 15,350 miles
  • 2012 – 15,237 miles
  • 2011 – 14,322 miles
  • 2010 – 12,866 miles
  • 2009 – 9,719 miles
  • 2008 – 7,893 miles
  • 2006 – 4,198 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass40,470 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating

    Major4 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

30 tests since 2 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass40,470 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    40,470 miles
    Test number
    724511171221
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail40,470 miles (+101)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,470 miles
    Test number
    595074560795
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass40,369 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    40,369 miles
    Test number
    125302438466
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (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))

  4. Fail40,368 miles (+781)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,368 miles
    Test number
    848768097805
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (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))

  5. Pass39,587 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    39,587 miles
    Test number
    982718544910
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail39,587 miles (+1,622)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,587 miles
    Test number
    662041665693
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass37,965 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    37,965 miles
    Test number
    281367978755

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail37,962 miles (+4,291)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,962 miles
    Test number
    127102789665
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass33,671 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    33,671 miles
    Test number
    839966707030
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  10. Fail33,671 miles (+3,109)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,671 miles
    Test number
    571292755359
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  11. Pass30,562 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    30,562 miles
    Test number
    311135329734
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Fail30,560 miles (+907)1 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,560 miles
    Test number
    503625294217
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass29,653 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    29,653 miles
    Test number
    819784827325
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  14. Fail29,653 miles (+875)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,653 miles
    Test number
    522082796238
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  15. Pass28,778 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    28,778 miles
    Test number
    738875668958

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail28,774 miles (+1,826)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,774 miles
    Test number
    498081420828
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

  17. Pass26,948 miles (+1,004)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    26,948 miles
    Test number
    764763122796

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass25,944 miles (+3,511)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    25,944 miles
    Test number
    380924150295
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

  19. Pass22,433 miles (+4,288)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    22,433 miles
    Test number
    643603180942
    • AdvisoryPlastic under trays fitted

  20. Pass18,145 miles (+2,795)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    18,145 miles
    Test number
    278905614330
    • NoteUnder trays fitted at time of test

  21. Fail15,350 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,350 miles
    Test number
    297003243330
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Pass15,350 miles (+113)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    15,350 miles
    Test number
    708873743373
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  23. Pass15,237 miles (+915)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    15,237 miles
    Test number
    685026542303
    • NoteN/s mirror glass broken

  24. Pass14,322 miles (+1,456)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    14,322 miles
    Test number
    525306631380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass12,866 miles (+3,147)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    12,866 miles
    Test number
    313795460392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass9,719 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    9,719 miles
    Test number
    783195449321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail9,718 miles (+1,825)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,718 miles
    Test number
    570295349376
    • FailureFront Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

  28. Pass7,893 miles (+2,476)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    7,893 miles
    Test number
    862546748383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass5,417 miles (+1,219)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    5,417 miles
    Test number
    800694908055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass4,198 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2007
    Odometer
    4,198 miles
    Test number
    203742826451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S717 RAC

Does S717 RAC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S717 RAC is valid until 8 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S717 RAC?
The MOT on S717 RAC is valid until 8 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S717 RAC done?
S717 RAC was recorded at 40,470 miles at its MOT on 9 Jul 2026, an average of 1,797 miles a year.
Has S717 RAC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S717 RAC has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on S717 RAC 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 S717 RAC find?
S717 RAC passed its latest MOT on 9 Jul 2026 with 6 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 3 more.

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