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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 1,689 cc

V17 RSHMOT history

V17 RSH is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 20 Oct 2003. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 140,916 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jul 2026.

V17 RSH silver Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Jul 2027
Mileage
140,916 mi
At MOT on 23 Jul 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,855 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V17 RSH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,689 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
20 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V17 RSH was last recorded at 140,916 miles on 23 Jul 2026, 1,304 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,612 miles · 23 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,304 miles
Average per year
5,855 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 140,916 miles
  • 2025 – 139,612 miles
  • 2024 – 137,967 miles
  • 2023 – 136,012 miles
  • 2022 – 134,448 miles
  • 2021 – 131,386 miles
  • 2020 – 126,030 miles
  • 2019 – 121,545 miles
  • 2018 – 116,986 miles
  • 2017 – 80,189 miles
  • 2016 – 77,713 miles
  • 2015 – 75,135 miles
  • 2014 – 65,969 miles
  • 2013 – 59,431 miles
  • 2011 – 53,203 miles
  • 2010 – 49,331 miles
  • 2009 – 44,860 miles
  • 2008 – 37,934 miles
  • 2007 – 31,512 miles
  • 2006 – 25,340 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,916 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Exhaust mounting defective central

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

29 tests since 26 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,916 miles (+1,304)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    140,916 miles
    Test number
    867866408933
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass139,612 miles (+14)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    139,612 miles
    Test number
    378187950754
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective central (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear passenger door damage
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail139,598 miles (+1,631)1 dangerous2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,598 miles
    Test number
    530838947728
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective central (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear passenger door damage
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass137,967 miles (+1,955)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    137,967 miles
    Test number
    461260148149
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective Silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S+O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S+O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Passenger door damaged

  5. Pass136,012 miles (+15)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    136,012 miles
    Test number
    222861506950
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust centre box corroded
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective Centre box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S + O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S + O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S + O/S (Marked) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail135,997 miles (+1,549)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,997 miles
    Test number
    675526369748
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust centre box corroded
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective Centre box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S + O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S + O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S + O/S (Marked) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass134,448 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    134,448 miles
    Test number
    167382712900
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  8. Fail134,448 miles (+3,062)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,448 miles
    Test number
    180454706719
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  9. Pass131,386 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    131,386 miles
    Test number
    836531457699
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  10. Fail131,386 miles (+5,356)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,386 miles
    Test number
    799322593951
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  11. Pass126,030 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    126,030 miles
    Test number
    843341572421
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryRear EXHAUST BOX RUSTED
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  12. Fail126,022 miles (+4,477)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,022 miles
    Test number
    245729905159
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryRear EXHAUST BOX RUSTED
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear WIPER BLADE SLIT

  13. Pass121,545 miles (+4,559)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    121,545 miles
    Test number
    298724241708
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  14. Pass116,986 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    116,986 miles
    Test number
    889045088879
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

  15. Fail116,982 miles (+36,793)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,982 miles
    Test number
    913129827729
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

  16. Pass80,189 miles (+2,476)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    80,189 miles
    Test number
    680483082072
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass77,713 miles (+2,578)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    77,713 miles
    Test number
    598983578095
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear box rusted

  18. Pass75,135 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    75,135 miles
    Test number
    306474145033
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • Note1.advice exhaust center section rusted.

  19. Fail75,133 miles (+9,164)1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,133 miles
    Test number
    649684045071
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • Note1.advice exhaust center section rusted.

  20. Pass65,969 miles (+6,538)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    65,969 miles
    Test number
    366870974068
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  21. Pass59,431 miles (+6,228)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    59,431 miles
    Test number
    489621373050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass53,203 miles (+3,872)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    53,203 miles
    Test number
    319492231389
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  23. Pass49,331 miles (+4,471)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    49,331 miles
    Test number
    480289320404
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  24. Pass44,860 miles (+6,926)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    44,860 miles
    Test number
    163704439311
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Fail37,934 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,934 miles
    Test number
    203098818339
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  26. Pass37,934 miles (+6,422)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    37,934 miles
    Test number
    501828218328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass31,512 miles (+6,172)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    31,512 miles
    Test number
    871503337362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass25,340 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    25,340 miles
    Test number
    292049696232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail25,340 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,340 miles
    Test number
    792779196230
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Questions about V17 RSH

Does V17 RSH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V17 RSH is valid until 25 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on V17 RSH?
The MOT on V17 RSH is valid until 25 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V17 RSH done?
V17 RSH was recorded at 140,916 miles at its MOT on 23 Jul 2026, an average of 5,855 miles a year.
Has V17 RSH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V17 RSH has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on V17 RSH 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 V17 RSH find?
V17 RSH passed its latest MOT on 23 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides.

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