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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Blue · Diesel · 2017 · 1,461 cc

X78 SARMOT history

X78 SAR is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 14 Mar 2017. Its MOT is valid until 15 Mar 2027 and it has passed 7 of 9 MOT tests, with 72,463 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Mar 2026.

X78 SAR blue Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Mar 2027
Mileage
72,463 mi
At MOT on 16 Mar 2026
MOT tests
9
7 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,909 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X78 SAR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
14 Mar 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X78 SAR was last recorded at 72,463 miles on 16 Mar 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,462 miles · 14 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
6,909 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,463 miles
  • 2025 – 59,628 miles
  • 2024 – 48,159 miles
  • 2023 – 38,281 miles
  • 2022 – 37,566 miles
  • 2021 – 35,331 miles
  • 2020 – 30,660 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,463 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

9 tests since 26 Feb 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,463 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    72,463 miles
    Test number
    564477985148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail72,462 miles (+12,834)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,462 miles
    Test number
    951166354703
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. Pass59,628 miles (+11,469)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    59,628 miles
    Test number
    880624040529

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass48,159 miles (+9,878)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    48,159 miles
    Test number
    699222994370
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both offside and nearside 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass38,281 miles (+715)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    38,281 miles
    Test number
    920900898984

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass37,566 miles (+2,235)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    37,566 miles
    Test number
    635553870301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass35,331 miles (+4,671)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    35,331 miles
    Test number
    674703818204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass30,660 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    30,660 miles
    Test number
    229098851152
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Fail30,660 miles4 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,660 miles
    Test number
    991011541829
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Questions about X78 SAR

Does X78 SAR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X78 SAR is valid until 15 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on X78 SAR?
The MOT on X78 SAR is valid until 15 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X78 SAR done?
X78 SAR was recorded at 72,463 miles at its MOT on 16 Mar 2026, an average of 6,909 miles a year.
Has X78 SAR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X78 SAR has failed 2 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on X78 SAR 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 SAR find?
X78 SAR passed its latest MOT on 16 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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