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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Grey · Petrol · 2011 · 1,498 cc

W5 MEAMOT history

W5 MEA is a grey petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 31 Jan 2011. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jan 2027 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 73,244 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2026.

W5 MEA grey Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 31 Jan 2027
Mileage
73,244 mi
At MOT on 21 Jan 2026
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,461 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W5 MEA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
31 Jan 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

W5 MEA was last recorded at 73,244 miles on 21 Jan 2026, 2,864 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,380 miles · 15 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,864 miles
Average per year
4,461 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 73,244 miles
  • 2025 – 70,380 miles
  • 2024 – 67,554 miles
  • 2023 – 64,312 miles
  • 2022 – 61,115 miles
  • 2021 – 58,551 miles
  • 2020 – 55,766 miles
  • 2019 – 49,139 miles
  • 2018 – 41,992 miles
  • 2017 – 36,498 miles
  • 2016 – 30,677 miles
  • 2015 – 25,801 miles
  • 2014 – 19,662 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,244 miles
  • 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))

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 worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

Full MOT history

20 tests since 17 Jan 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,244 miles (+2,864)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    73,244 miles
    Test number
    779773133241
    • 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))

  2. Pass70,380 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    70,380 miles
    Test number
    854554024142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail70,368 miles (+2,814)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,368 miles
    Test number
    982343790759
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass67,554 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    67,554 miles
    Test number
    628966734915
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail67,554 miles (+3,242)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,554 miles
    Test number
    798696851364
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass64,312 miles (+3,197)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    64,312 miles
    Test number
    732442727765

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass61,115 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    61,115 miles
    Test number
    130975042582

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail61,115 miles (+2,564)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,115 miles
    Test number
    182432293709
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

  9. Pass58,551 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    58,551 miles
    Test number
    785968616510

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail58,551 miles (+2,785)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,551 miles
    Test number
    319585598250
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass55,766 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    55,766 miles
    Test number
    278371086107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail55,766 miles (+6,627)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,766 miles
    Test number
    963546472471
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass49,139 miles (+7,147)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    49,139 miles
    Test number
    703780695715
    • AdvisoryNearside 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))

  14. Pass41,992 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    41,992 miles
    Test number
    955897152849

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail41,992 miles (+5,494)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,992 miles
    Test number
    750116648381
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  16. Pass36,498 miles (+35)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    36,498 miles
    Test number
    817479377366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail36,463 miles (+5,786)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,463 miles
    Test number
    881487273015
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working mirror unit (1.4.A.2c)

  18. Pass30,677 miles (+4,876)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    30,677 miles
    Test number
    967408633484
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Cracking but not to cords
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Cracking but not to cords

  19. Pass25,801 miles (+6,139)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    25,801 miles
    Test number
    618793715054
    • NoteO/s/r tyre cracked

  20. Pass19,662 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    19,662 miles
    Test number
    549267114012
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about W5 MEA

Does W5 MEA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W5 MEA is valid until 31 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on W5 MEA?
The MOT on W5 MEA is valid until 31 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has W5 MEA done?
W5 MEA was recorded at 73,244 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2026, an average of 4,461 miles a year.
Has W5 MEA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W5 MEA has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on W5 MEA 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 MEA find?
W5 MEA passed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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