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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Black · Diesel · 2013 · 1,796 cc

W18 HXBMOT history

W18 HXB is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 4 Dec 2013. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jun 2027 and it has passed 10 of 16 MOT tests, with 82,138 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jun 2026.

W18 HXB black Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jun 2027
Mileage
82,138 mi
At MOT on 9 Jun 2026
MOT tests
16
10 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,269 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W18 HXB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
4 Dec 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

W18 HXB was last recorded at 82,138 miles on 9 Jun 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,138 miles · 6 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,269 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 82,138 miles
  • 2025 – 78,052 miles
  • 2023 – 70,574 miles
  • 2022 – 67,334 miles
  • 2021 – 61,573 miles
  • 2020 – 54,561 miles
  • 2019 – 49,051 miles
  • 2018 – 41,720 miles
  • 2017 – 34,837 miles
  • 2016 – 31,932 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,138 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryAir bag light re set and do not come back on

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 has ply or cords exposed

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

16 tests since 28 Nov 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,138 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    82,138 miles
    Test number
    752959834006
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAir bag light re set and do not come back on
  2. Fail82,138 miles (+4,086)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,138 miles
    Test number
    341245330054
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  3. Pass78,052 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    78,052 miles
    Test number
    446922331714
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  4. Fail78,052 miles (+7,478)5 dangerous1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,052 miles
    Test number
    547830999073
    • 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))
    • DangerousNearside Rear 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))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  5. Pass70,574 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    70,574 miles
    Test number
    531268959530
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Fail70,574 miles (+3,240)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,574 miles
    Test number
    384519347628
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass67,334 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    67,334 miles
    Test number
    769861598584

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail67,317 miles (+5,744)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,317 miles
    Test number
    426046824927
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  9. Pass61,573 miles (+7,012)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    61,573 miles
    Test number
    786081585125
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  10. Pass54,561 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    54,561 miles
    Test number
    451240536868
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + Edges worn (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Fail54,561 miles (+5,510)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,561 miles
    Test number
    536286207261
    • DangerousOffside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts Pad sensor wiring harness dragging on wheel (4.11 (a) (iii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + Edges worn (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass49,051 miles (+7,331)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    49,051 miles
    Test number
    939653343881

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass41,720 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    41,720 miles
    Test number
    605951860936
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
  14. Fail41,718 miles (+6,881)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,718 miles
    Test number
    728174792434
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
  15. Pass34,837 miles (+2,905)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    34,837 miles
    Test number
    733117392413
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner tyre out of shape
  16. Pass31,932 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    31,932 miles
    Test number
    101055327310
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under trays fitted

Questions about W18 HXB

Does W18 HXB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W18 HXB is valid until 8 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on W18 HXB?
The MOT on W18 HXB is valid until 8 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has W18 HXB done?
W18 HXB was recorded at 82,138 miles at its MOT on 9 Jun 2026, an average of 5,269 miles a year.
Has W18 HXB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W18 HXB has failed 6 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on W18 HXB 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 W18 HXB find?
W18 HXB passed its latest MOT on 9 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; air bag light re set and do not come back on.

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