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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Blue · Petrol · 2013 · 1,595 cc

V2 GCHMOT history

V2 GCH is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 20 Aug 2013. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jul 2027 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 123,533 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jul 2026.

V2 GCH blue Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jul 2027
Mileage
123,533 mi
At MOT on 21 Jul 2026
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,895 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V2 GCH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
20 Aug 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V2 GCH was last recorded at 123,533 miles on 21 Jul 2026, 6,944 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,589 miles · 22 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
6,944 miles
Average per year
7,895 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 123,533 miles
  • 2025 – 116,589 miles
  • 2024 – 108,485 miles
  • 2023 – 98,766 miles
  • 2022 – 94,386 miles
  • 2021 – 90,993 miles
  • 2020 – 87,259 miles
  • 2019 – 83,938 miles
  • 2018 – 70,976 miles
  • 2017 – 60,547 miles
  • 2016 – 44,402 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,533 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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major3 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

Full MOT history

17 tests since 12 Jul 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,533 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    123,533 miles
    Test number
    742795251231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail123,531 miles (+6,942)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,531 miles
    Test number
    122025471327
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass116,589 miles (+376)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    116,589 miles
    Test number
    717839216217
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  4. Fail116,213 miles (+7,728)1 dangerous4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,213 miles
    Test number
    580057832963
    • DangerousOffside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible missing (5.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  5. Pass108,485 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    108,485 miles
    Test number
    808302389843
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play WISH BONE (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  6. Fail108,485 miles (+9,719)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,485 miles
    Test number
    683738826528
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction PRS (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play WISH BONE (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  7. Pass98,766 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    98,766 miles
    Test number
    234601037204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail98,764 miles (+4,378)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,764 miles
    Test number
    592921921820
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  9. Pass94,386 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    94,386 miles
    Test number
    810389085093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail94,385 miles (+3,392)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,385 miles
    Test number
    217004349567
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
  11. Pass90,993 miles (+3,734)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    90,993 miles
    Test number
    547324236435
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass87,259 miles (+3,321)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    87,259 miles
    Test number
    433899762209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass83,938 miles (+12,962)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    83,938 miles
    Test number
    670546638630
    • 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))
  14. Pass70,976 miles (+10,429)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    70,976 miles
    Test number
    575438015024
    • 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))
  15. Pass60,547 miles (+16,145)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    60,547 miles
    Test number
    355344146214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass44,402 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    44,402 miles
    Test number
    260202743158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail44,402 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,402 miles
    Test number
    977956816185
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Questions about V2 GCH

Does V2 GCH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V2 GCH is valid until 21 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on V2 GCH?
The MOT on V2 GCH is valid until 21 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V2 GCH done?
V2 GCH was recorded at 123,533 miles at its MOT on 21 Jul 2026, an average of 7,895 miles a year.
Has V2 GCH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V2 GCH has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on V2 GCH 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 V2 GCH find?
V2 GCH passed its latest MOT on 21 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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