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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Red · Diesel · 2013 · 1,461 cc

V18 CHBMOT history

V18 CHB is a red diesel Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 12 Sept 2013. Its MOT is valid until 26 Mar 2027 and it has passed 10 of 15 MOT tests, with 81,881 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2026.

V18 CHB red Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Mar 2027
Mileage
81,881 mi
At MOT on 5 Mar 2026
MOT tests
15
10 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,495 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V18 CHB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
12 Sept 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V18 CHB was last recorded at 81,881 miles on 5 Mar 2026, 4,823 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,058 miles · 27 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
4,823 miles
Average per year
5,495 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 81,881 miles
  • 2025 – 77,058 miles
  • 2024 – 74,919 miles
  • 2023 – 72,646 miles
  • 2022 – 66,940 miles
  • 2021 – 60,155 miles
  • 2020 – 55,987 miles
  • 2019 – 46,963 miles
  • 2018 – 39,793 miles
  • 2017 – 35,830 miles
  • 2016 – 29,634 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,881 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

15 tests since 31 Aug 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,881 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    81,881 miles
    Test number
    130764673515
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  2. Fail81,881 miles (+4,823)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,881 miles
    Test number
    569900490457
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorFront Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  3. Pass77,058 miles (+2,139)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    77,058 miles
    Test number
    161379421598

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass74,919 miles (+2,273)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    74,919 miles
    Test number
    382414379052
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive UNDER TREY FITTED (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  5. Pass72,646 miles (+5,706)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    72,646 miles
    Test number
    167143476197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass66,940 miles (+102)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    66,940 miles
    Test number
    102787373370
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Fail66,838 miles (+6,683)3 dangerous2 major2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,838 miles
    Test number
    336820915689
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass60,155 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    60,155 miles
    Test number
    695156397771
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Fail60,140 miles (+4,153)1 dangerous1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,140 miles
    Test number
    944182371148
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorDriver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass55,987 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    55,987 miles
    Test number
    359396860955
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. Fail55,987 miles (+9,024)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,987 miles
    Test number
    160959138178
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass46,963 miles (+7,170)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    46,963 miles
    Test number
    909081958900

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass39,793 miles (+3,963)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    39,793 miles
    Test number
    406165244914
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  14. Fail35,830 miles (+6,196)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,830 miles
    Test number
    766925620423
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
  15. Pass29,634 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    29,634 miles
    Test number
    162633372766

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V18 CHB

Does V18 CHB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V18 CHB is valid until 26 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on V18 CHB?
The MOT on V18 CHB is valid until 26 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V18 CHB done?
V18 CHB was recorded at 81,881 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2026, an average of 5,495 miles a year.
Has V18 CHB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V18 CHB has failed 5 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on V18 CHB 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 V18 CHB find?
V18 CHB passed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively.

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