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Black · Diesel · 2016 · 2,143 cc

S88 GEMMOT history

S88 GEM is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 24 Nov 2016. Its MOT is valid until 13 Oct 2027 and it has passed 7 of 12 MOT tests, with 81,771 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2026.

S88 GEM black Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Oct 2027
Mileage
81,771 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2026
MOT tests
12
7 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,127 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S88 GEM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
24 Nov 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S88 GEM was last recorded at 81,771 miles on 13 Oct 2026, 8,474 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,297 miles · 30 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
8,474 miles
Average per year
9,127 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 81,771 miles
  • 2025 – 73,297 miles
  • 2024 – 65,074 miles
  • 2023 – 55,163 miles
  • 2022 – 45,277 miles
  • 2020 – 25,771 miles
  • 2019 – 16,430 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,771 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • 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))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

12 tests since 16 Aug 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,771 miles (+8,474)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    81,771 miles
    Test number
    922358302934
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  2. Pass73,297 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    73,297 miles
    Test number
    557487693361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail73,295 miles (+8,221)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,295 miles
    Test number
    997051837313
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

  4. Pass65,074 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    65,074 miles
    Test number
    760991359696

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail65,072 miles (+9,909)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,072 miles
    Test number
    725592218090
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass55,163 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    55,163 miles
    Test number
    905687630967

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail55,163 miles (+9,886)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,163 miles
    Test number
    896711044565
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass45,277 miles (+39)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    45,277 miles
    Test number
    570253811280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail45,238 miles (+19,467)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,238 miles
    Test number
    783130742614
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  10. Pass25,771 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    25,771 miles
    Test number
    925762741533
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail25,771 miles (+9,341)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,771 miles
    Test number
    773452114873
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass16,430 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    16,430 miles
    Test number
    351528296845

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S88 GEM

Does S88 GEM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S88 GEM is valid until 13 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S88 GEM?
The MOT on S88 GEM is valid until 13 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S88 GEM done?
S88 GEM was recorded at 81,771 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2026, an average of 9,127 miles a year.
Has S88 GEM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S88 GEM has failed 5 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on S88 GEM 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 S88 GEM find?
S88 GEM passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides n/s & o/s; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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