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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

X78 OVWMOT history

X78 OVW is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 7 Feb 2001. Its MOT expired on 19 Jun 2026 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 90,210 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jun 2025.

X78 OVW silver Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 19 Jun 2026
Mileage
90,210 mi
At MOT on 20 Jun 2025
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,734 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X78 OVW
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
2001
First used
7 Feb 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X78 OVW was last recorded at 90,210 miles on 20 Jun 2025, 781 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,429 miles · 14 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
781 miles
Average per year
2,734 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 90,210 miles
  • 2024 – 89,429 miles
  • 2023 – 88,963 miles
  • 2022 – 88,500 miles
  • 2021 – 88,046 miles
  • 2020 – 87,751 miles
  • 2019 – 86,643 miles
  • 2018 – 85,598 miles
  • 2017 – 83,792 miles
  • 2016 – 81,703 miles
  • 2014 – 78,316 miles
  • 2013 – 74,012 miles
  • 2012 – 72,221 miles
  • 2011 – 69,473 miles
  • 2010 – 65,664 miles
  • 2009 – 63,290 miles
  • 2008 – 60,286 miles
  • 2007 – 50,224 miles
  • 2006 – 37,919 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,210 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryEML ONRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2017
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arms on both sides (5.3.3 (b) (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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2016

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Front number plate slightly poor

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

25 tests since 4 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,210 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    90,210 miles
    Test number
    348849133548
    • AdvisoryEML ON
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arms on both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail90,210 miles (+781)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,210 miles
    Test number
    118066277244
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEML ON
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arms on both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass89,429 miles (+466)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    89,429 miles
    Test number
    463893096963
    • AdvisoryBoth headlight aim on limit
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake pipes slightly corroded

  4. Pass88,963 miles (+463)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    88,963 miles
    Test number
    148849529930
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres has slight cracks
    • AdvisoryFront number plate slightly poor

  5. Pass88,500 miles (+454)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    88,500 miles
    Test number
    950370874898
    • AdvisoryFront number plate slightly poor
    • AdvisoryN/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded

  6. Pass88,046 miles (+295)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    88,046 miles
    Test number
    464699357005
    • AdvisoryFront number plate poor
    • AdvisoryN/s headlight aim on limit

  7. Pass87,751 miles (+1,108)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    87,751 miles
    Test number
    353685568979
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre has cracks on sidewall

  8. Pass86,643 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    86,643 miles
    Test number
    507054142792

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail86,638 miles (+1,040)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,638 miles
    Test number
    597585130951
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass85,598 miles (+1,806)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    85,598 miles
    Test number
    852972186945
    • AdvisoryFront brake hoses perished

  11. Pass83,792 miles (+2,089)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    83,792 miles
    Test number
    571034574075
    • AdvisoryEml on

  12. Pass81,703 miles (+3,387)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    81,703 miles
    Test number
    645180189198
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer deteriorating

  13. Pass78,316 miles (+4,304)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    78,316 miles
    Test number
    358384974289
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass74,012 miles (+49)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    74,012 miles
    Test number
    585887983250
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  15. Fail73,963 miles (+1,742)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,963 miles
    Test number
    517011783225
    • FailureDipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  16. Pass72,221 miles (+2,748)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    72,221 miles
    Test number
    397871792470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass69,473 miles (+3,809)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    69,473 miles
    Test number
    925016671285
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  18. Pass65,664 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    65,664 miles
    Test number
    251597170230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail65,664 miles (+2,374)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,664 miles
    Test number
    542297770230
    • FailureCentre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

  20. Pass63,290 miles (+3,004)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    63,290 miles
    Test number
    493214879283
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

  21. Pass60,286 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    60,286 miles
    Test number
    164071188246
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  22. Fail60,286 miles (+10,062)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,286 miles
    Test number
    344421388458
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  23. Pass50,224 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2008
    Odometer
    50,224 miles
    Test number
    383979437144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail50,224 miles (+12,305)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,224 miles
    Test number
    513839337138
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  25. Pass37,919 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2007
    Odometer
    37,919 miles
    Test number
    892024726161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X78 OVW

Does X78 OVW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X78 OVW expired on 19 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X78 OVW?
The MOT on X78 OVW expired on 19 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X78 OVW done?
X78 OVW was recorded at 90,210 miles at its MOT on 20 Jun 2025, an average of 2,734 miles a year.
Has X78 OVW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X78 OVW has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on X78 OVW 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 X78 OVW find?
X78 OVW passed its latest MOT on 20 Jun 2025 with 6 advisories: eml on; front headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides; front macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides, and 3 more.

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