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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Silver · Diesel · 2013 · 1,461 cc

X23 FMCMOT history

X23 FMC is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 26 Mar 2013. Its MOT expired on 11 Sept 2026 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 207,500 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Sept 2025.

X23 FMC silver Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 11 Sept 2026
Mileage
207,500 mi
At MOT on 12 Sept 2025
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
19,145 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X23 FMC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
26 Mar 2013
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X23 FMC was last recorded at 207,500 miles on 12 Sept 2025, 18,409 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
189,091 miles · 3 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
18,409 miles
Average per year
19,145 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 207,500 miles
  • 2024 – 189,091 miles
  • 2023 – 174,805 miles
  • 2022 – 161,269 miles
  • 2021 – 138,265 miles
  • 2020 – 94,132 miles
  • 2019 – 57,776 miles
  • 2018 – 42,781 miles
  • 2017 – 30,255 miles
  • 2016 – 26,980 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass207,500 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryAirbag warning message in dash display but MIL not illuminated
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc backing plate corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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.

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

16 tests since 18 Mar 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass207,500 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    207,500 miles
    Test number
    558676539156
    • AdvisoryAirbag warning message in dash display but MIL not illuminated
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc backing plate corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail207,500 miles (+18,409)1 dangerous7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    207,500 miles
    Test number
    807578461367
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAirbag warning message in dash display but MIL not illuminated
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc backing plate corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass189,091 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    189,091 miles
    Test number
    187434539844
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail189,091 miles (+14,286)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,091 miles
    Test number
    356590390158
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass174,805 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    174,805 miles
    Test number
    738103013831
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail174,802 miles (+13,533)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,802 miles
    Test number
    182716652185
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass161,269 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    161,269 miles
    Test number
    732678928015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail161,267 miles (+23,002)3 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,267 miles
    Test number
    266000439820
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass138,265 miles (+44,133)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    138,265 miles
    Test number
    683600744741
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass94,132 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    94,132 miles
    Test number
    716478843372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail94,132 miles (+36,356)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,132 miles
    Test number
    420662183567
    • DangerousNearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass57,776 miles (+14,995)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    57,776 miles
    Test number
    809394288735
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass42,781 miles (+12,526)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    42,781 miles
    Test number
    902289335577

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass30,255 miles (+3,275)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    30,255 miles
    Test number
    750571166064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass26,980 miles (+1,102)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    26,980 miles
    Test number
    746109700909

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass25,878 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    25,878 miles
    Test number
    464678090963

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X23 FMC

Does X23 FMC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X23 FMC expired on 11 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X23 FMC?
The MOT on X23 FMC expired on 11 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X23 FMC done?
X23 FMC was recorded at 207,500 miles at its MOT on 12 Sept 2025, an average of 19,145 miles a year.
Has X23 FMC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X23 FMC has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on X23 FMC 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 X23 FMC find?
X23 FMC passed its latest MOT on 12 Sept 2025 with 7 advisories: airbag warning message in dash display but mil not illuminated; front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 4 more.

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