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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 1,689 cc

W5 FJGMOT history

W5 FJG is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 1 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 28 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 30 MOT tests, with 85,770 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Nov 2025.

W5 FJG silver Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Nov 2026
Mileage
85,770 mi
At MOT on 25 Nov 2025
MOT tests
30
18 passed · 12 failed
Per year
1,943 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W5 FJG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,689 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
1 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

W5 FJG was last recorded at 85,770 miles on 25 Nov 2025, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,765 miles · 20 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
1,943 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 85,770 miles
  • 2024 – 85,132 miles
  • 2023 – 84,395 miles
  • 2022 – 83,667 miles
  • 2021 – 82,844 miles
  • 2020 – 81,967 miles
  • 2019 – 80,790 miles
  • 2018 – 78,151 miles
  • 2017 – 78,134 miles
  • 2016 – 76,004 miles
  • 2015 – 73,106 miles
  • 2014 – 70,444 miles
  • 2013 – 67,827 miles
  • 2012 – 64,067 miles
  • 2011 – 61,557 miles
  • 2010 – 58,731 miles
  • 2009 – 56,280 miles
  • 2008 – 52,289 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,770 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryMil lamp onRecorded at 5 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major5 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Front seatbelt slow to retract

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main line

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

30 tests since 1 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,770 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    85,770 miles
    Test number
    270501700981
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryMil lamp on

  2. Fail85,765 miles (+633)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,765 miles
    Test number
    904835686647
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryMil lamp on

  3. Pass85,132 miles (+19)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    85,132 miles
    Test number
    798111521409
    • AdvisoryNearside Front seatbelt slow to retract
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryMil lamp
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills

  4. Fail85,113 miles (+718)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,113 miles
    Test number
    316833780115
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front seatbelt slow to retract
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryMil lamp illuminated
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills

  5. Pass84,395 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    84,395 miles
    Test number
    375272785938
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryFuel filler neck corroded
    • AdvisoryMil light illuminated
    • AdvisorySill and underbody cover fitted not allowing full corrosion inspection

  6. Fail84,395 miles (+728)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,395 miles
    Test number
    566406286166
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryFuel filler neck corroded
    • AdvisoryMil light illuminated
    • AdvisorySill and underbody cover fitted not allowing full corrosion inspection

  7. Pass83,667 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    83,667 miles
    Test number
    288998877989
    • AdvisoryMil lamp on

  8. Fail83,658 miles (+814)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,658 miles
    Test number
    508747062212
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryMil lamp on

  9. Pass82,844 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    82,844 miles
    Test number
    866230014033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail82,826 miles (+859)4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,826 miles
    Test number
    702813737730
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main line (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryMil lamp on

  11. Pass81,967 miles (+32)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    81,967 miles
    Test number
    167400013932
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main line (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryMil light on
    • AdvisorySill cover + floor cover

  12. Fail81,935 miles (+1,145)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,935 miles
    Test number
    864374763642
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main line (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryMil light on
    • AdvisorySill cover + floor cover

  13. Pass80,790 miles (+66)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    80,790 miles
    Test number
    637685294817
    • AdvisoryHandbrake lever travel becoming long
    • AdvisoryMil lamp showing

  14. Fail80,724 miles (+2,573)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,724 miles
    Test number
    901907587907
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake lever travel becoming long
    • AdvisoryMil lamp showing

  15. Pass78,151 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    78,151 miles
    Test number
    967672277591
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  16. Fail78,151 miles (+17)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,151 miles
    Test number
    269288080377
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  17. Pass78,134 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    78,134 miles
    Test number
    808834930025
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail78,134 miles (+2,130)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,134 miles
    Test number
    200440499921
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass76,004 miles (+2,898)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    76,004 miles
    Test number
    161643864212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass73,106 miles (+2,662)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    73,106 miles
    Test number
    674779538141
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryPlastic panels covering underside

  21. Pass70,444 miles (+2,617)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    70,444 miles
    Test number
    838043534226
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Pass67,827 miles (+3,760)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    67,827 miles
    Test number
    247641443263
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass64,067 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    64,067 miles
    Test number
    307741242422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail64,055 miles (+2,498)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,055 miles
    Test number
    447756732298
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  25. Pass61,557 miles (+2,826)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    61,557 miles
    Test number
    678308031233
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass58,731 miles (+2,451)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    58,731 miles
    Test number
    453899530251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass56,280 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    56,280 miles
    Test number
    763644049274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail56,279 miles (+3,990)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,279 miles
    Test number
    813620449287
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  29. Pass52,289 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    52,289 miles
    Test number
    930795248243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail52,289 miles2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,289 miles
    Test number
    684875648295
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteAdvise that rear tyres are getting low would advise new /also advise that windscreen as got small stone chip in zone A

Questions about W5 FJG

Does W5 FJG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W5 FJG is valid until 28 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on W5 FJG?
The MOT on W5 FJG is valid until 28 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has W5 FJG done?
W5 FJG was recorded at 85,770 miles at its MOT on 25 Nov 2025, an average of 1,943 miles a year.
Has W5 FJG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W5 FJG has failed 12 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on W5 FJG 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 W5 FJG find?
W5 FJG passed its latest MOT on 25 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; mil lamp on.

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