Mercedes-Benz A-Class
Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 1,397 cc
W685 NELMOT history
W685 NEL is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 29 Jun 2000. Its MOT is valid until 22 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 62,699 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 22 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 62,699 mi
- At MOT on 23 Aug 2019
- MOT tests
- 25
- 21 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 2,201 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- W685 NEL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- A-Class
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,397 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2000
- First used
- 29 Jun 2000
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 22 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
W685 NEL was last recorded at 62,699 miles on 23 Aug 2019, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Aug 2019.
Mileage went down between tests
- 3 Dec 2013: 6,657 miles, lower than 45,221 miles on 29 Nov 2012.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 62,694 miles · 13 Aug 2019
- Between the last two tests
- 5 miles
- Average per year
- 2,201 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2019 – 62,699 miles
- 2017 – 53,761 miles
- 2016 – 50,222 miles
- 2015 – 9,029 miles
- 2014 – 7,841 miles
- 2013 – 6,657 miles
- 2012 – 45,221 miles
- 2011 – 43,584 miles
- 2010 – 42,638 miles
- 2009 – 40,168 miles
- 2008 – 38,299 miles
- 2007 – 35,813 miles
- 2006 – 34,359 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014
Full MOT history
25 tests since 6 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
PassMileage not read
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 469422171570
No defects or advisories recorded.
PassMileage not read
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 287531387093
No defects or advisories recorded.
PassMileage not read
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 589489827413
No defects or advisories recorded.
PassMileage not read
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 287106447384
No defects or advisories recorded.
PassMileage not read
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 723103023124
No defects or advisories recorded.
PassMileage not read3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 489038174897
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
FailMileage not read1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 470988172192
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
PassMileage not read
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 851190831116
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,699 miles (+5)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 62,699 miles
- Test number
- 263187561470
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail62,694 miles6 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,694 miles
- Test number
- 122230789826
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
PassMileage not read3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 377745128796
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
FailMileage not read2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 942141005543
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass53,761 miles (+3,539)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 53,761 miles
- Test number
- 183989705590
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass50,222 miles (+41,193)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 50,222 miles
- Test number
- 472547451100
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass9,029 miles (+1,188)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 9,029 miles
- Test number
- 998295103493
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass7,841 miles (+1,184)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 7,841 miles
- Test number
- 937413124385
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass6,657 miles (-38,564)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 6,657 miles
- Test number
- 296307533390
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass45,221 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 45,221 miles
- Test number
- 276884532315
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail45,221 miles (+1,637)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,221 miles
- Test number
- 627114432396
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass43,584 miles (+946)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 43,584 miles
- Test number
- 825554011306
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,638 miles (+2,470)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 42,638 miles
- Test number
- 990140930331
- NoteWindscreen marked
Pass40,168 miles (+1,869)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 40,168 miles
- Test number
- 310218139321
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
Pass38,299 miles (+2,486)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 38,299 miles
- Test number
- 560282488294
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,813 miles (+1,454)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 35,813 miles
- Test number
- 562194087279
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,359 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 34,359 miles
- Test number
- 704949176218
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about W685 NEL
- Does W685 NEL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W685 NEL is valid until 22 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on W685 NEL?
- The MOT on W685 NEL is valid until 22 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has W685 NEL done?
- W685 NEL was recorded at 62,699 miles at its MOT on 23 Aug 2019, an average of 2,201 miles a year.
- Has W685 NEL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. W685 NEL has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Aug 2021.
- Has the mileage on W685 NEL ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Dec 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on W685 NEL find?
- W685 NEL passed its latest MOT on 20 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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