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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

White · Petrol · 2001 · 1,397 cc

Y231 HDVMOT history

Y231 HDV is a white petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 13 Aug 2023 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 80,239 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jul 2022.

Y231 HDV white Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 13 Aug 2023
Mileage
80,239 mi
At MOT on 3 Dec 2015
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,064 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y231 HDV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,397 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
30 Jul 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y231 HDV was last recorded at 80,239 miles on 3 Dec 2015, 1,520 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Nov 2014.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,719 miles · 19 Nov 2014
Between the last two tests
1,520 miles
Average per year
6,064 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2015 – 80,239 miles
  • 2014 – 78,719 miles
  • 2013 – 76,701 miles
  • 2012 – 73,488 miles
  • 2011 – 67,905 miles
  • 2010 – 63,233 miles
  • 2009 – 60,627 miles
  • 2008 – 53,704 miles
  • 2007 – 47,023 miles
  • 2006 – 34,175 miles
  • 2005 – 17,950 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryUnder body corrodedRecorded at 2 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.

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

21 tests since 25 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    918064209951
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder body corroded

  2. PassMileage not read3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    294956864001
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryUnder body corroded

  3. PassMileage not read3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    823767872345
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted and sill covers

  4. FailMileage not read6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    878196374649
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. PassMileage not read5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    761557857926
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has slight blow
    • AdvisoryRear beam corroded

  6. PassMileage not read5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    394479544241
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on

  7. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    758678667923
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  8. Pass80,239 miles (+1,520)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    80,239 miles
    Test number
    250238645799
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Pass78,719 miles (+2,018)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    78,719 miles
    Test number
    478173524430
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass76,701 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    76,701 miles
    Test number
    956975603325
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  11. Fail76,701 miles (+3,213)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,701 miles
    Test number
    836166993283
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  12. Pass73,488 miles (+5,583)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    73,488 miles
    Test number
    719133382285
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteEngine light on
    • NoteSrs light on

  13. Pass67,905 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    67,905 miles
    Test number
    656145051207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail67,904 miles (+4,671)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,904 miles
    Test number
    979144141239
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

  15. Pass63,233 miles (+2,606)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    63,233 miles
    Test number
    354705930404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass60,627 miles (+6,923)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    60,627 miles
    Test number
    912741439226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass53,704 miles (+6,681)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    53,704 miles
    Test number
    781973238277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass47,023 miles (+12,848)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    47,023 miles
    Test number
    371366437248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass34,175 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    34,175 miles
    Test number
    853663236200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail34,175 miles (+16,225)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,175 miles
    Test number
    330393236217
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass17,950 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    17,950 miles
    Test number
    133627435284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y231 HDV

Does Y231 HDV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y231 HDV expired on 13 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y231 HDV?
The MOT on Y231 HDV expired on 13 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y231 HDV done?
Y231 HDV was recorded at 80,239 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2015, an average of 6,064 miles a year.
Has Y231 HDV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y231 HDV has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Mar 2020.
Has the mileage on Y231 HDV 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 Y231 HDV find?
Y231 HDV passed its latest MOT on 30 Jul 2022 with 5 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front service brake binding but not excessively, and 2 more.

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