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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Gold · Petrol · 2005 · 1,699 cc

V12 BSKMOT history

V12 BSK is a gold petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 30 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 3 Oct 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 58,961 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

V12 BSK gold Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Oct 2027
Mileage
58,961 mi
At MOT on 28 Sept 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,700 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V12 BSK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,699 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V12 BSK was last recorded at 58,961 miles on 28 Sept 2026, 2,844 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
56,117 miles · 3 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
2,844 miles
Average per year
2,700 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 58,961 miles
  • 2025 – 56,117 miles
  • 2024 – 54,042 miles
  • 2023 – 50,964 miles
  • 2022 – 48,488 miles
  • 2021 – 42,817 miles
  • 2020 – 39,293 miles
  • 2019 – 34,503 miles
  • 2018 – 33,557 miles
  • 2017 – 32,210 miles
  • 2016 – 31,013 miles
  • 2015 – 29,021 miles
  • 2014 – 27,493 miles
  • 2013 – 26,333 miles
  • 2012 – 24,342 miles
  • 2011 – 20,413 miles
  • 2010 – 16,382 miles
  • 2008 – 9,229 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass58,961 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.

  • Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

23 tests since 28 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass58,961 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    58,961 miles
    Test number
    255159671278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail58,961 miles (+2,844)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,961 miles
    Test number
    648674756870
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass56,117 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    56,117 miles
    Test number
    323209268560
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail56,110 miles (+2,068)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,110 miles
    Test number
    200729340830
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam nearside came on when banged (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass54,042 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    54,042 miles
    Test number
    835667377709
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  6. Fail54,039 miles (+3,075)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,039 miles
    Test number
    537627340252
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  7. Pass50,964 miles (+2,476)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    50,964 miles
    Test number
    355524294940

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass48,488 miles (+5,671)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    48,488 miles
    Test number
    737194607051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass42,817 miles (+3,524)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    42,817 miles
    Test number
    205277038882

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass39,293 miles (+4,790)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    39,293 miles
    Test number
    438309329403
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake little reserve travel

  11. Pass34,503 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    34,503 miles
    Test number
    242396084020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail34,503 miles (+946)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,503 miles
    Test number
    860146183638
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass33,557 miles (+1,347)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    33,557 miles
    Test number
    893395232150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass32,210 miles (+1,197)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    32,210 miles
    Test number
    681351544915
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass31,013 miles (+1,992)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    31,013 miles
    Test number
    504825687540

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass29,021 miles (+1,528)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    29,021 miles
    Test number
    126560895453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass27,493 miles (+1,160)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    27,493 miles
    Test number
    739007274003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass26,333 miles (+19)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    26,333 miles
    Test number
    366406663086
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Fail26,314 miles (+1,972)1 dangerous3 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,314 miles
    Test number
    937057253032
    • DangerousOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOffside & nearside rear tyres perished/cracked
    • NoteOffside rear brake - slight bind
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass24,342 miles (+3,929)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    24,342 miles
    Test number
    748625472032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass20,413 miles (+4,031)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    20,413 miles
    Test number
    468169381004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass16,382 miles (+7,153)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    16,382 miles
    Test number
    151741270084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass9,229 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    9,229 miles
    Test number
    564419618107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V12 BSK

Does V12 BSK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V12 BSK is valid until 3 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on V12 BSK?
The MOT on V12 BSK is valid until 3 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V12 BSK done?
V12 BSK was recorded at 58,961 miles at its MOT on 28 Sept 2026, an average of 2,700 miles a year.
Has V12 BSK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V12 BSK has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on V12 BSK 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 V12 BSK find?
V12 BSK passed its latest MOT on 28 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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