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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Green · Petrol · 1998 · 1,397 cc

S740 EHCMOT history

S740 EHC is a green petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 1 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 19 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 145,851 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Apr 2027
Mileage
145,851 mi
At MOT on 15 Apr 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,154 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S740 EHC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,397 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S740 EHC was last recorded at 145,851 miles on 15 Apr 2026, 173 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,678 miles · 3 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
173 miles
Average per year
3,154 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 145,851 miles
  • 2025 – 145,678 miles
  • 2024 – 145,495 miles
  • 2023 – 145,339 miles
  • 2022 – 144,781 miles
  • 2019 – 144,244 miles
  • 2018 – 143,358 miles
  • 2017 – 142,294 miles
  • 2016 – 140,928 miles
  • 2015 – 139,368 miles
  • 2014 – 136,583 miles
  • 2013 – 134,876 miles
  • 2012 – 132,574 miles
  • 2011 – 130,045 miles
  • 2010 – 128,813 miles
  • 2009 – 118,561 miles
  • 2008 – 108,621 miles
  • 2007 – 97,030 miles
  • 2006 – 84,303 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,851 miles
  • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some items from viewRecorded at 2 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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2017

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Under trays fitted at time of test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2019

Full MOT history

25 tests since 10 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,851 miles (+173)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    145,851 miles
    Test number
    601979618090
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some items from view

  2. Pass145,678 miles (+183)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    145,678 miles
    Test number
    814076625861
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some items from view

  3. Pass145,495 miles (+156)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    145,495 miles
    Test number
    410987519310
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some items from view

  4. Pass145,339 miles (+558)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    145,339 miles
    Test number
    315315160764
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some components from view

  5. Pass144,781 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    144,781 miles
    Test number
    107664624509

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail144,768 miles (+524)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,768 miles
    Test number
    695078800838
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass144,244 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    144,244 miles
    Test number
    758574194347
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to chassis and iron work
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted at time of test

  8. Fail144,243 miles (+885)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,243 miles
    Test number
    130447392340
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to chassis and iron work
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted at time of test

  9. Pass143,358 miles (+1,064)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    143,358 miles
    Test number
    278841383936
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • 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 Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass142,294 miles (+1,366)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    142,294 miles
    Test number
    304502968296
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted at time of test

  11. Pass140,928 miles (+1,560)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    140,928 miles
    Test number
    205882406180
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  12. Pass139,368 miles (+2,785)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    139,368 miles
    Test number
    429152373776

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass136,583 miles (+1,707)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    136,583 miles
    Test number
    106427404307
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass134,876 miles (+2,302)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    134,876 miles
    Test number
    207512713381
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass132,574 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    132,574 miles
    Test number
    376525302366
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteCenter exhaust box outer skin in poor condition
    • NoteOuter vsills not checked sill covers fitted

  16. Fail132,574 miles (+2,529)2 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,574 miles
    Test number
    266003102343
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteCenter exhaust box outer skin in poor condition
    • NoteOuter vsills not checked sill covers fitted

  17. Pass130,045 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    130,045 miles
    Test number
    407944301475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail130,031 miles (+1,218)7 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,031 miles
    Test number
    915338091230
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteUnder vehicle covers fitted visibility restricted

  19. Pass128,813 miles (+10,252)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    128,813 miles
    Test number
    770056480252
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteCenter exhaust box outer skin in poor condition
    • NoteOuter sills not checked sill covers fitted
    • NoteUnder vehicle covers fitted visibility restricted

  20. Pass118,561 miles (+9,940)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    118,561 miles
    Test number
    882212589258
    • NoteO/s/r and n/s/r tyres wearing uneven inner part of tread
    • NoteOuter sills not checked sil;l covers fitted and covers fitted under vehicle

  21. Pass108,621 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    108,621 miles
    Test number
    551423588296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail108,621 miles (+11,591)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,621 miles
    Test number
    731123788242
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass97,030 miles (+12,727)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    97,030 miles
    Test number
    382365087497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass84,303 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    84,303 miles
    Test number
    373113486488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail84,303 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,303 miles
    Test number
    524493086278
    • FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about S740 EHC

Does S740 EHC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S740 EHC is valid until 19 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S740 EHC?
The MOT on S740 EHC is valid until 19 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S740 EHC done?
S740 EHC was recorded at 145,851 miles at its MOT on 15 Apr 2026, an average of 3,154 miles a year.
Has S740 EHC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S740 EHC has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on S740 EHC 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 S740 EHC find?
S740 EHC passed its latest MOT on 15 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: undertrays fitted obscuring some items from view.

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