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Grey · Petrol · 2013 · 1,595 cc

V26 RCBMOT history

V26 RCB is a grey petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 20 Sept 2013. Its MOT is valid until 5 May 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 94,060 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 May 2026.

V26 RCB grey Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 May 2027
Mileage
94,060 mi
At MOT on 6 May 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,921 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V26 RCB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
20 Sept 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 May 2027
Latest MOT test
6 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V26 RCB was last recorded at 94,060 miles on 6 May 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,060 miles · 5 May 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
7,921 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 94,060 miles
  • 2025 – 85,833 miles
  • 2024 – 77,882 miles
  • 2023 – 75,960 miles
  • 2022 – 69,342 miles
  • 2021 – 58,577 miles
  • 2020 – 48,020 miles
  • 2019 – 36,869 miles
  • 2018 – 26,959 miles
  • 2017 – 22,121 miles
  • 2016 – 17,423 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,060 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 3mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

14 tests since 1 Sept 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,060 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2027
    Odometer
    94,060 miles
    Test number
    482505929433
    • 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))
  2. Fail94,060 miles (+8,227)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,060 miles
    Test number
    313452993232
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))
  3. Pass85,833 miles (+54)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    85,833 miles
    Test number
    135374574454
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail85,779 miles (+7,897)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,779 miles
    Test number
    722281021214
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass77,882 miles (+1,922)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    77,882 miles
    Test number
    308805486950

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass75,960 miles (+6,618)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    75,960 miles
    Test number
    475390744713

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass69,342 miles (+10,765)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    69,342 miles
    Test number
    880780186570

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass58,577 miles (+10,557)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    58,577 miles
    Test number
    439913384419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass48,020 miles (+11,151)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    48,020 miles
    Test number
    765442858133
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
  10. Pass36,869 miles (+9,910)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    36,869 miles
    Test number
    654463528692

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass26,959 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    26,959 miles
    Test number
    127415578211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail26,954 miles (+4,833)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,954 miles
    Test number
    714280003933
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  13. Pass22,121 miles (+4,698)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    22,121 miles
    Test number
    153243829902

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass17,423 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    17,423 miles
    Test number
    352767463539

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V26 RCB

Does V26 RCB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V26 RCB is valid until 5 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on V26 RCB?
The MOT on V26 RCB is valid until 5 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V26 RCB done?
V26 RCB was recorded at 94,060 miles at its MOT on 6 May 2026, an average of 7,921 miles a year.
Has V26 RCB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V26 RCB has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 5 May 2026.
Has the mileage on V26 RCB 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 V26 RCB find?
V26 RCB passed its latest MOT on 6 May 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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