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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 1,598 cc

X788 BBYMOT history

X788 BBY is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 1 Sept 2000. Its MOT is valid until 5 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 97,094 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2026.

X788 BBY silver Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Feb 2027
Mileage
97,094 mi
At MOT on 27 Jan 2026
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,954 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X788 BBY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
1 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X788 BBY was last recorded at 97,094 miles on 27 Jan 2026, 7,066 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,028 miles · 5 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
7,066 miles
Average per year
3,954 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,094 miles
  • 2025 – 90,028 miles
  • 2024 – 84,347 miles
  • 2023 – 79,970 miles
  • 2022 – 79,703 miles
  • 2020 – 79,547 miles
  • 2019 – 78,624 miles
  • 2018 – 78,002 miles
  • 2017 – 76,679 miles
  • 2016 – 75,103 miles
  • 2015 – 73,060 miles
  • 2014 – 69,569 miles
  • 2013 – 62,718 miles
  • 2012 – 55,266 miles
  • 2011 – 48,014 miles
  • 2010 – 41,939 miles
  • 2009 – 35,920 miles
  • 2008 – 29,039 miles
  • 2007 – 25,547 miles
  • 2006 – 21,861 miles
  • 2005 – 16,254 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,094 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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 Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2010

Full MOT history

31 tests since 18 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,094 miles (+7,066)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    97,094 miles
    Test number
    793479158506
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass90,028 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    90,028 miles
    Test number
    590397513455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail90,026 miles (+5,679)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,026 miles
    Test number
    967965256809
    • MajorHeadlamp aim unable to be tested Faulty full beam switch. Full beam stuck on affecting Aim image. (4.1.2 (b))

  4. Pass84,347 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    84,347 miles
    Test number
    514118928328
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted to underside of vehicle

  5. Fail84,347 miles (+4,377)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,347 miles
    Test number
    491052165926
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted to underside of vehicle

  6. Pass79,970 miles (+267)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    79,970 miles
    Test number
    760712259061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass79,703 miles (+156)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    79,703 miles
    Test number
    251509246767

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass79,547 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    79,547 miles
    Test number
    207669200273
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/s and O/s (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryVarious corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension components.

  9. Fail79,547 miles (+923)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,547 miles
    Test number
    376780205172
    • Repaired at testStop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/s and O/s (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryVarious corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension components.

  10. Pass78,624 miles (+622)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    78,624 miles
    Test number
    596477299516

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass78,002 miles (+1,323)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    78,002 miles
    Test number
    696547538597

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass76,679 miles (+1,576)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    76,679 miles
    Test number
    510017260758

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass75,103 miles (+2,043)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    75,103 miles
    Test number
    528017835456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass73,060 miles (+3,491)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    73,060 miles
    Test number
    316298715242
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass69,569 miles (+6,851)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    69,569 miles
    Test number
    988025424266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail62,718 miles (+7,452)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,718 miles
    Test number
    907921223236
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • NoteRear exhaust system slightly deteriated.

  17. Pass55,266 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    55,266 miles
    Test number
    226216322202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail55,266 miles (+7,252)1 dangerous3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,266 miles
    Test number
    606656922219
    • DangerousNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteOffside rear lamp unit lens broken but not showing white light.
    • NoteRear wiper blade split.

  19. Pass48,014 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    48,014 miles
    Test number
    215631821201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail48,014 miles (+6,075)2 failures2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,014 miles
    Test number
    695051421296
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  21. Pass41,939 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    41,939 miles
    Test number
    320246840476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail41,937 miles (+6,017)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,937 miles
    Test number
    380564740427
    • FailureNearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

  23. Pass35,920 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    35,920 miles
    Test number
    322272329235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail35,920 miles (+6,881)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,920 miles
    Test number
    573772929287
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  25. Pass29,039 miles (+3,492)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    29,039 miles
    Test number
    574631128236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass25,547 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    25,547 miles
    Test number
    371580727208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail25,547 miles (+3,686)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,547 miles
    Test number
    344610327488
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Fail21,861 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,861 miles
    Test number
    702346626237
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  29. Pass21,861 miles (+5,607)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    21,861 miles
    Test number
    723296526293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass16,254 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    16,254 miles
    Test number
    644170435273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail16,254 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,254 miles
    Test number
    961160335277
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Questions about X788 BBY

Does X788 BBY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X788 BBY is valid until 5 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on X788 BBY?
The MOT on X788 BBY is valid until 5 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X788 BBY done?
X788 BBY was recorded at 97,094 miles at its MOT on 27 Jan 2026, an average of 3,954 miles a year.
Has X788 BBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X788 BBY has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on X788 BBY 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 X788 BBY find?
X788 BBY passed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside; front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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