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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,498 cc

X4 ARUMOT history

X4 ARU is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 13 Jul 2005. Its MOT is valid until 8 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 128,753 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Mar 2026.

X4 ARU blue Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Mar 2027
Mileage
128,753 mi
At MOT on 9 Mar 2026
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,630 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X4 ARU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
13 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X4 ARU was last recorded at 128,753 miles on 9 Mar 2026, 9,440 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,313 miles · 25 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
9,440 miles
Average per year
6,630 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 128,753 miles
  • 2025 – 119,313 miles
  • 2024 – 109,700 miles
  • 2022 – 98,577 miles
  • 2021 – 90,183 miles
  • 2020 – 84,866 miles
  • 2019 – 75,829 miles
  • 2018 – 65,580 miles
  • 2017 – 54,437 miles
  • 2016 – 43,243 miles
  • 2015 – 33,358 miles
  • 2014 – 23,770 miles
  • 2013 – 22,282 miles
  • 2012 – 21,091 miles
  • 2011 – 19,670 miles
  • 2010 – 17,767 miles
  • 2009 – 14,213 miles
  • 2008 – 11,089 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,753 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

21 tests since 9 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,753 miles (+9,440)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    128,753 miles
    Test number
    316473266949
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass119,313 miles (+166)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    119,313 miles
    Test number
    368979105909

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail119,147 miles (+9,447)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,147 miles
    Test number
    215853054397
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass109,700 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    109,700 miles
    Test number
    426998750064
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail109,700 miles (+11,123)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,700 miles
    Test number
    988151316756
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass98,577 miles (+8,394)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    98,577 miles
    Test number
    671874319594
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass90,183 miles (+5,317)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    90,183 miles
    Test number
    658424182741

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass84,866 miles (+9,037)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    84,866 miles
    Test number
    566635246768

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass75,829 miles (+10,249)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    75,829 miles
    Test number
    391855827862

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass65,580 miles (+11,143)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    65,580 miles
    Test number
    431520482049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass54,437 miles (+11,194)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    54,437 miles
    Test number
    970558347488
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass43,243 miles (+9,885)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    43,243 miles
    Test number
    730870952740

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass33,358 miles (+9,588)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    33,358 miles
    Test number
    117771475138
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  14. Pass23,770 miles (+1,488)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    23,770 miles
    Test number
    675093864158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass22,282 miles (+1,191)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    22,282 miles
    Test number
    955442763160
    • NoteO/s/f tyre perishing

  16. Pass21,091 miles (+1,421)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    21,091 miles
    Test number
    368383662175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass19,670 miles (+1,903)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    19,670 miles
    Test number
    249711861155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass17,767 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    17,767 miles
    Test number
    310771360172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail17,766 miles (+3,553)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,766 miles
    Test number
    140921160172
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  20. Pass14,213 miles (+3,124)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    14,213 miles
    Test number
    741261169106
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on outer edges

  21. Pass11,089 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    11,089 miles
    Test number
    414141068124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X4 ARU

Does X4 ARU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X4 ARU is valid until 8 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on X4 ARU?
The MOT on X4 ARU is valid until 8 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X4 ARU done?
X4 ARU was recorded at 128,753 miles at its MOT on 9 Mar 2026, an average of 6,630 miles a year.
Has X4 ARU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X4 ARU has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on X4 ARU 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 X4 ARU find?
X4 ARU passed its latest MOT on 9 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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