Mercedes-Benz A-Class
Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,699 cc
SAM 85MOT history
SAM 85 is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 30 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 18 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 77,372 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 18 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 77,372 mi
- At MOT on 25 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 16 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 3,963 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- SAM 85
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- A-Class
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,699 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 30 Sept 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 18 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
SAM 85 was last recorded at 77,372 miles on 25 Aug 2026, 2,200 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 75,172 miles · 27 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,200 miles
- Average per year
- 3,963 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 77,372 miles
- 2025 – 75,172 miles
- 2024 – 73,052 miles
- 2023 – 70,065 miles
- 2022 – 67,165 miles
- 2021 – 63,836 miles
- 2020 – 61,164 miles
- 2019 – 58,175 miles
- 2018 – 53,373 miles
- 2017 – 48,080 miles
- 2016 – 43,433 miles
- 2015 – 38,977 miles
- 2014 – 33,821 miles
- 2013 – 28,066 miles
- 2012 – 23,975 miles
- 2011 – 18,294 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass77,372 miles
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020
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.
Covers fitted
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play swivel
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
20 tests since 28 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass77,372 miles (+2,200)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 77,372 miles
- Test number
- 314606984991
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass75,172 miles (+1)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 75,172 miles
- Test number
- 945286068745
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play swivel (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryCovers fitted
Fail75,171 miles (+2,119)1 dangerous5 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,171 miles
- Test number
- 353128630720
- DangerousNearside Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear (1.1.11 (a))
- MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn swivel (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play swivel (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryCovers fitted
Pass73,052 miles (+1)12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 73,052 miles
- Test number
- 436639874668
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive auto gear box oil pan heavily corroded and leaking trans fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryParking brake has low effort on the Off side. May require adjustment or repair
Fail73,051 miles (+2,986)2 major12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,051 miles
- Test number
- 625779225933
- MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive auto gear box oil pan heavily corroded and leaking trans fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryParking brake has low effort on the Off side. May require adjustment or repair
Pass70,065 miles (+2,900)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 70,065 miles
- Test number
- 355371553535
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass67,165 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 67,165 miles
- Test number
- 534809060843
- AdvisoryFuel pipe is corroding.
Fail67,165 miles (+3,329)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,165 miles
- Test number
- 254261310363
- MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryFuel pipe is corroding.
- AdvisoryNearside rear brake is binding.
- AdvisoryOffside rear brake disc is in poor condition.
Pass63,836 miles (+2,672)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 63,836 miles
- Test number
- 334128809062
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer cv gaiter pin holed and leaking grease slightly
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass61,164 miles (+2,989)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 61,164 miles
- Test number
- 993937407836
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryCovers fitted
Pass58,175 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 58,175 miles
- Test number
- 339033652363
- AdvisoryBrake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Fail58,175 miles (+4,802)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,175 miles
- Test number
- 580732214473
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Pass53,373 miles (+5,293)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 53,373 miles
- Test number
- 999522047908
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,080 miles (+4,647)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 48,080 miles
- Test number
- 358401871212
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,433 miles (+4,456)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 43,433 miles
- Test number
- 927667256109
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,977 miles (+5,156)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 38,977 miles
- Test number
- 436120167837
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,821 miles (+5,755)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 33,821 miles
- Test number
- 809404154236
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,066 miles (+4,091)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 28,066 miles
- Test number
- 686101243203
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass23,975 miles (+5,681)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 23,975 miles
- Test number
- 727287742275
- NoteRear brake discs have surface corrosion across the disc surface.
Pass18,294 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 18,294 miles
- Test number
- 927231071293
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about SAM 85
- What vehicle is registration SAM 85 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show SAM 85 on a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 30 Sept 2008. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
- Does SAM 85 currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on SAM 85 is valid until 18 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on SAM 85?
- The MOT on SAM 85 is valid until 18 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has SAM 85 done?
- SAM 85 was recorded at 77,372 miles at its MOT on 25 Aug 2026, an average of 3,963 miles a year.
- Has SAM 85 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. SAM 85 has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Aug 2025.
- Has the mileage on SAM 85 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 SAM 85 find?
- SAM 85 passed its latest MOT on 25 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.
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