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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Grey · Diesel · 2000 · 1,689 cc

V635 KBAMOT history

V635 KBA is a grey diesel Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 31 Jan 2000. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 75,263 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jul 2026.

V635 KBA grey Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Jul 2027
Mileage
75,263 mi
At MOT on 13 Jul 2026
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,183 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V635 KBA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,689 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
31 Jan 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V635 KBA was last recorded at 75,263 miles on 13 Jul 2026, 218 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,045 miles · 15 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
218 miles
Average per year
2,183 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 75,263 miles
  • 2025 – 75,045 miles
  • 2024 – 74,621 miles
  • 2023 – 74,055 miles
  • 2022 – 73,682 miles
  • 2021 – 73,378 miles
  • 2019 – 73,032 miles
  • 2018 – 72,513 miles
  • 2016 – 71,237 miles
  • 2015 – 70,452 miles
  • 2014 – 69,592 miles
  • 2013 – 68,169 miles
  • 2012 – 64,638 miles
  • 2011 – 59,257 miles
  • 2009 – 43,737 miles
  • 2007 – 35,297 miles
  • 2006 – 30,634 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,263 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear wiper split

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.

  • Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit

    Major3 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Coil spring corroded both rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases SILENCER BADLY CORRODED

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

28 tests since 31 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,263 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    75,263 miles
    Test number
    416727465884
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear wiper split

  2. Fail75,258 miles (+213)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,258 miles
    Test number
    491676096507
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear wiper split

  3. Pass75,045 miles (+424)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    75,045 miles
    Test number
    218711362281
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass74,621 miles (+40)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    74,621 miles
    Test number
    118266067898
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Fail74,581 miles (+526)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,581 miles
    Test number
    705176447931
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass74,055 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    74,055 miles
    Test number
    168801328384
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases SILENCER BADLY CORRODED (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FORWARD BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FORWARD BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail74,055 miles (+373)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,055 miles
    Test number
    731551200778
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases SILENCER BADLY CORRODED (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FORWARD BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FORWARD BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass73,682 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    73,682 miles
    Test number
    550088321512
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer badly corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted so unable to check several items

  9. Fail73,682 miles (+304)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,682 miles
    Test number
    592171995170
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer badly corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted so unable to check several items

  10. Pass73,378 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    73,378 miles
    Test number
    680343480574
    • MinorOffside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed does not always latch correctly and bounces back open (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll the underside is covered with plastic trays so inspection of many areas is not possible
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade defective
    • AdvisoryCentre silencer very corroded

  11. Fail73,378 miles (+346)6 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,378 miles
    Test number
    691267362664
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill at the back (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle is binding (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed does not always latch correctly and bounces back open (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll the underside is covered with plastic trays so inspection of many areas is not possible
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear jacking point has been pushed up, possibly due to corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade defective
    • AdvisoryCentre silencer very corroded

  12. Pass73,032 miles (+519)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    73,032 miles
    Test number
    985582687385
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  13. Pass72,513 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    72,513 miles
    Test number
    114955337587

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail72,512 miles (+1,275)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,512 miles
    Test number
    829438746036
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  15. Pass71,237 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    71,237 miles
    Test number
    260984558568

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail71,237 miles (+273)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,237 miles
    Test number
    895340815889
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  17. Pass70,964 miles (+512)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    70,964 miles
    Test number
    278266796104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass70,452 miles (+860)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    70,452 miles
    Test number
    607003775175
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteRear silencer corroding

  19. Pass69,592 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    69,592 miles
    Test number
    769537874163
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteExhaust corroding

  20. Fail69,592 miles (+1,423)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,592 miles
    Test number
    349527574110
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteExhaust corroding

  21. Pass68,169 miles (+3,531)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    68,169 miles
    Test number
    136513783177
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteExhaust corroded

  22. Pass64,638 miles (+5,381)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2013
    Odometer
    64,638 miles
    Test number
    885243122135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass59,257 miles (+15,520)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    59,257 miles
    Test number
    129910641456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass43,737 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    43,737 miles
    Test number
    732003039098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail43,737 miles (+8,440)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,737 miles
    Test number
    162603939401
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

  26. Pass35,297 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    35,297 miles
    Test number
    303143357041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail35,284 miles (+4,650)3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,284 miles
    Test number
    342092557030
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteO/s and n/s front brake pipes corroding

  28. Pass30,634 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    30,634 miles
    Test number
    843531136008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V635 KBA

Does V635 KBA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V635 KBA is valid until 17 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on V635 KBA?
The MOT on V635 KBA is valid until 17 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V635 KBA done?
V635 KBA was recorded at 75,263 miles at its MOT on 13 Jul 2026, an average of 2,183 miles a year.
Has V635 KBA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V635 KBA has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on V635 KBA 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 V635 KBA find?
V635 KBA passed its latest MOT on 13 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/50/15; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/50/15; rear wiper split.

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