Mercedes-Benz A-Class
Blue · Diesel · 2013 · 1,796 cc
X28 ARAMOT history
X28 ARA is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 29 Apr 2013. Its MOT is valid until 2 Mar 2027 and it has passed 10 of 15 MOT tests, with 289,066 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 2 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 289,066 mi
- At MOT on 14 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 15
- 10 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 25,556 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X28 ARA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- A-Class
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,796 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2013
- First used
- 29 Apr 2013
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 2 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
X28 ARA was last recorded at 289,066 miles on 14 Feb 2026, 35 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Feb 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 289,031 miles · 13 Feb 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 35 miles
- Average per year
- 25,556 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 289,066 miles
- 2025 – 262,478 miles
- 2024 – 231,282 miles
- 2023 – 199,690 miles
- 2022 – 167,248 miles
- 2021 – 139,139 miles
- 2019 – 100,762 miles
- 2018 – 82,902 miles
- 2017 – 68,879 miles
- 2016 – 43,126 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass289,066 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s & n/s
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Full MOT history
15 tests since 1 Jul 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass289,066 miles (+35)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 289,066 miles
- Test number
- 732685625040
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail289,031 miles (+26,553)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 289,031 miles
- Test number
- 408877462497
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass262,478 miles (+31,196)3 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 262,478 miles
- Test number
- 906706017215
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass231,282 miles (+9)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 231,282 miles
- Test number
- 736058765155
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail231,273 miles (+31,583)1 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 231,273 miles
- Test number
- 544504762825
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass199,690 miles (+32,442)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 199,690 miles
- Test number
- 367946693281
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass167,248 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 167,248 miles
- Test number
- 330354705095
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner arch cover insecure (broken)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryUndertray insecure nearside
Fail167,244 miles (+28,105)1 dangerous6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 167,244 miles
- Test number
- 609603597371
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner arch cover insecure (broken)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryUndertray insecure nearside
Pass139,139 miles (+38,377)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 139,139 miles
- Test number
- 618997064970
- AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass100,762 miles (+17,860)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 100,762 miles
- Test number
- 421594686159
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,902 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 82,902 miles
- Test number
- 589863063628
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail82,901 miles (+14,022)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,901 miles
- Test number
- 609877891773
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass68,879 miles (+534)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 68,879 miles
- Test number
- 625627241148
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail68,345 miles (+25,219)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,345 miles
- Test number
- 574415423926
- FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass43,126 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 43,126 miles
- Test number
- 114608663865
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Questions about X28 ARA
- Does X28 ARA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X28 ARA is valid until 2 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on X28 ARA?
- The MOT on X28 ARA is valid until 2 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has X28 ARA done?
- X28 ARA was recorded at 289,066 miles at its MOT on 14 Feb 2026, an average of 25,556 miles a year.
- Has X28 ARA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X28 ARA has failed 5 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on X28 ARA 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 X28 ARA find?
- X28 ARA passed its latest MOT on 14 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front inner steering linkage ball joint has slight play; rear brake disc worn, but not excessively; rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides.
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