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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Black · Diesel · 2013 · 2,143 cc

X12 BLAMOT history

X12 BLA is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 28 Mar 2013. Its MOT is valid until 4 Aug 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 104,945 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2026.

X12 BLA black Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Aug 2027
Mileage
104,945 mi
At MOT on 5 Aug 2026
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,816 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X12 BLA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
28 Mar 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X12 BLA was last recorded at 104,945 miles on 5 Aug 2026, 6,824 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 Mar 2021: 77,963 miles, lower than 83,670 miles on 16 Mar 2020.

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
98,121 miles · 28 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
6,824 miles
Average per year
6,816 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 104,945 miles
  • 2025 – 98,121 miles
  • 2024 – 93,926 miles
  • 2023 – 87,157 miles
  • 2022 – 82,678 miles
  • 2021 – 77,963 miles
  • 2020 – 83,670 miles
  • 2019 – 67,928 miles
  • 2018 – 57,006 miles
  • 2017 – 45,493 miles
  • 2016 – 34,259 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,945 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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 Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

Full MOT history

15 tests since 22 Mar 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,945 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    104,945 miles
    Test number
    236903159877
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail104,945 miles (+6,824)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,945 miles
    Test number
    836094480684
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass98,121 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    98,121 miles
    Test number
    319630218786

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail98,121 miles (+4,195)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,121 miles
    Test number
    589777025330
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure back box snapped off at joint (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass93,926 miles (+6,769)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    93,926 miles
    Test number
    299301533375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass87,157 miles (+4,479)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    87,157 miles
    Test number
    381637771423
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass82,678 miles (+4,715)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    82,678 miles
    Test number
    980965064261
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  8. Pass77,963 miles (-5,707)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    77,963 miles
    Test number
    173051110632
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section flange badly corroded, hairline crack where backbox and exhaust flap actuator seal (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass83,670 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    83,670 miles
    Test number
    259069741577

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail73,670 miles (+5,742)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,670 miles
    Test number
    357821489519
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

  11. Pass67,928 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    67,928 miles
    Test number
    161986607167
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail67,928 miles (+10,922)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,928 miles
    Test number
    606514687573
    • MajorBrake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass57,006 miles (+11,513)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    57,006 miles
    Test number
    373922697844

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass45,493 miles (+11,234)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    45,493 miles
    Test number
    461766749949

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass34,259 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    34,259 miles
    Test number
    768837775417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X12 BLA

Does X12 BLA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X12 BLA is valid until 4 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on X12 BLA?
The MOT on X12 BLA is valid until 4 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X12 BLA done?
X12 BLA was recorded at 104,945 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2026, an average of 6,816 miles a year.
Has X12 BLA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X12 BLA has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on X12 BLA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Mar 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on X12 BLA find?
X12 BLA passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear coil spring corroded.

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