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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Red · Petrol · 2000 · 1,397 cc

X52 RWLMOT history

X52 RWL is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 1 Sept 2000. Its MOT is valid until 28 Aug 2027 and it has passed 22 of 24 MOT tests, with 80,729 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Aug 2026.

X52 RWL red Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Aug 2027
Mileage
80,729 mi
At MOT on 11 Aug 2026
MOT tests
24
22 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,044 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X52 RWL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,397 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
1 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X52 RWL was last recorded at 80,729 miles on 11 Aug 2026, 3,303 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,426 miles · 27 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
3,303 miles
Average per year
3,044 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 80,729 miles
  • 2025 – 77,426 miles
  • 2024 – 74,878 miles
  • 2023 – 72,781 miles
  • 2022 – 69,211 miles
  • 2021 – 66,248 miles
  • 2020 – 63,547 miles
  • 2019 – 61,225 miles
  • 2018 – 58,153 miles
  • 2017 – 55,045 miles
  • 2016 – 52,020 miles
  • 2015 – 48,486 miles
  • 2014 – 45,509 miles
  • 2013 – 42,444 miles
  • 2012 – 39,688 miles
  • 2011 – 36,596 miles
  • 2010 – 33,492 miles
  • 2009 – 30,042 miles
  • 2008 – 26,680 miles
  • 2007 – 23,206 miles
  • 2006 – 20,100 miles
  • 2005 – 16,854 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,729 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2011

Full MOT history

24 tests since 17 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,729 miles (+3,303)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    80,729 miles
    Test number
    518762650831
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  2. Pass77,426 miles (+2,548)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    77,426 miles
    Test number
    819770020396
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  3. Pass74,878 miles (+2,097)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    74,878 miles
    Test number
    245584669832
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  4. Pass72,781 miles (+3,570)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    72,781 miles
    Test number
    953852963138
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  5. Pass69,211 miles (+2,963)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    69,211 miles
    Test number
    121832210662
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  6. Pass66,248 miles (+2,701)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    66,248 miles
    Test number
    888956377762
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  7. Pass63,547 miles (+2,322)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    63,547 miles
    Test number
    861024096688
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  8. Pass61,225 miles (+3,072)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    61,225 miles
    Test number
    353123982451
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  9. Pass58,153 miles (+3,108)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    58,153 miles
    Test number
    974026897635
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  10. Pass55,045 miles (+3,025)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    55,045 miles
    Test number
    841054953414
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  11. Pass52,020 miles (+3,534)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    52,020 miles
    Test number
    618437936847

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass48,486 miles (+2,977)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    48,486 miles
    Test number
    560477053221
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Slight play in coloum joints knocking noise (2.2.A.1b)
  13. Pass45,509 miles (+3,065)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    45,509 miles
    Test number
    307062934266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass42,444 miles (+2,756)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    42,444 miles
    Test number
    375332633281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass39,688 miles (+3,092)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    39,688 miles
    Test number
    519804632220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass36,596 miles (+3,104)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    36,596 miles
    Test number
    189754231251
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
  17. Pass33,492 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    33,492 miles
    Test number
    880244120249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail33,492 miles (+3,450)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,492 miles
    Test number
    531904620262
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth front tyres heavily perished
    • NoteFront brake discs badly corroded on inner surface
  19. Pass30,042 miles (+3,362)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    30,042 miles
    Test number
    653358919258
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteRear number plate may soon need attention
  20. Pass26,680 miles (+3,474)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    26,680 miles
    Test number
    360629718446
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteO/S/F brake flexi hose rubber support split
    • NoteRear number plate poor condition
  21. Fail23,206 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,206 miles
    Test number
    481929617278
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
  22. Pass23,206 miles (+3,106)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    23,206 miles
    Test number
    734849417269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass20,100 miles (+3,246)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    20,100 miles
    Test number
    202064636270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass16,854 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    16,854 miles
    Test number
    584969025266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X52 RWL

Does X52 RWL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X52 RWL is valid until 28 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on X52 RWL?
The MOT on X52 RWL is valid until 28 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X52 RWL done?
X52 RWL was recorded at 80,729 miles at its MOT on 11 Aug 2026, an average of 3,044 miles a year.
Has X52 RWL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X52 RWL has failed 2 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Aug 2010.
Has the mileage on X52 RWL 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 X52 RWL find?
X52 RWL passed its latest MOT on 11 Aug 2026 with 7 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 4 more.

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