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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

White · Diesel · 2013 · 1,796 cc

W5 DRAMOT history

W5 DRA is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 25 Sept 2013. Its MOT is valid until 5 Dec 2026 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 134,372 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Dec 2025.

W5 DRA white Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Dec 2026
Mileage
134,372 mi
At MOT on 5 Dec 2025
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,644 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W5 DRA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
25 Sept 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

W5 DRA was last recorded at 134,372 miles on 5 Dec 2025, 6,445 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Dec 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 Jan 2018: 19,124 miles, lower than 77,494 miles on 24 Jan 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
127,927 miles · 4 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
6,445 miles
Average per year
6,644 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 134,372 miles
  • 2024 – 127,927 miles
  • 2023 – 120,022 miles
  • 2022 – 113,124 miles
  • 2021 – 104,795 miles
  • 2020 – 98,945 miles
  • 2019 – 88,393 miles
  • 2018 – 19,124 miles
  • 2017 – 77,494 miles
  • 2016 – 73,129 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,372 miles

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.

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass134,372 miles (+6,445)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    134,372 miles
    Test number
    495652740172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass127,927 miles (+7,905)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    127,927 miles
    Test number
    467682916683
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass120,022 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    120,022 miles
    Test number
    437201081338
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Fail120,019 miles (+6,895)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,019 miles
    Test number
    467381914731
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass113,124 miles (+8,329)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    113,124 miles
    Test number
    591185146671

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass104,795 miles (+5,850)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    104,795 miles
    Test number
    288225850585

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass98,945 miles (+10,552)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    98,945 miles
    Test number
    355402062076
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass88,393 miles (+69,269)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    88,393 miles
    Test number
    794396286316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass19,124 miles (-58,370)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    19,124 miles
    Test number
    692883333687

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass77,494 miles (+4,365)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    77,494 miles
    Test number
    817839032636

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass73,129 miles (+81)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    73,129 miles
    Test number
    756906337699
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  12. Fail73,048 miles2 failures1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,048 miles
    Test number
    358199774995
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about W5 DRA

Does W5 DRA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W5 DRA is valid until 5 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on W5 DRA?
The MOT on W5 DRA is valid until 5 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has W5 DRA done?
W5 DRA was recorded at 134,372 miles at its MOT on 5 Dec 2025, an average of 6,644 miles a year.
Has W5 DRA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W5 DRA has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on W5 DRA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Jan 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on W5 DRA find?
W5 DRA passed its latest MOT on 5 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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