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Black · Petrol · 2020 · 1,332 cc

S79 SEWMOT history

S79 SEW is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz A first used on 23 Jan 2020. Its MOT is valid until 8 Feb 2027 and it has passed 5 of 8 MOT tests, with 43,975 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Feb 2026.

S79 SEW black Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Feb 2027
Mileage
43,975 mi
At MOT on 6 Feb 2026
MOT tests
8
5 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,795 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S79 SEW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,332 cc
Year of manufacture
2020
First used
23 Jan 2020
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S79 SEW was last recorded at 43,975 miles on 6 Feb 2026, 7,085 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
36,890 miles · 6 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
7,085 miles
Average per year
7,795 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 43,975 miles
  • 2025 – 36,890 miles
  • 2024 – 28,881 miles
  • 2023 – 21,021 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass43,975 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing + wearing on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Road wheel slightly distorted OSF + NSF + NSR

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

8 tests since 12 Jan 2023, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass43,975 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    43,975 miles
    Test number
    945476187832

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail43,975 miles (+7,085)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,975 miles
    Test number
    575725538324
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass36,890 miles (+8,009)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    36,890 miles
    Test number
    496345483574
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cracking/Perishing on outer wall and edge. Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass28,881 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    28,881 miles
    Test number
    628336831808
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing + wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRoad wheel slightly distorted OSF + NSF + NSR (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  5. Fail28,881 miles (+7,860)1 dangerous1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,881 miles
    Test number
    886917349814
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Bulge on inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low NSF + OSF (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3.0mm remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing + wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRoad wheel slightly distorted OSF + NSF + NSR (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  6. Pass21,021 miles (+971)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    21,021 miles
    Test number
    879008568805

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass20,050 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    20,050 miles
    Test number
    954615968199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail20,050 miles1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,050 miles
    Test number
    389050911822
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Questions about S79 SEW

Does S79 SEW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S79 SEW is valid until 8 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on S79 SEW?
The MOT on S79 SEW is valid until 8 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S79 SEW done?
S79 SEW was recorded at 43,975 miles at its MOT on 6 Feb 2026, an average of 7,795 miles a year.
Has S79 SEW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S79 SEW has failed 3 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on S79 SEW 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 S79 SEW find?
S79 SEW passed its latest MOT on 6 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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