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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

Y23 LTSMOT history

Y23 LTS is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 17 Jan 2002. Its MOT is valid until 9 Oct 2027 and it has passed 22 of 32 MOT tests, with 136,870 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Oct 2026.

Y23 LTS silver Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Oct 2027
Mileage
136,870 mi
At MOT on 10 Oct 2026
MOT tests
32
22 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,431 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y23 LTS
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
2002
First used
17 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y23 LTS was last recorded at 136,870 miles on 10 Oct 2026, 483 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,387 miles · 8 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
483 miles
Average per year
5,431 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 136,870 miles
  • 2025 – 136,387 miles
  • 2024 – 135,538 miles
  • 2023 – 133,812 miles
  • 2022 – 132,487 miles
  • 2021 – 131,320 miles
  • 2020 – 129,036 miles
  • 2019 – 125,790 miles
  • 2018 – 121,861 miles
  • 2017 – 118,557 miles
  • 2016 – 113,938 miles
  • 2015 – 105,235 miles
  • 2014 – 99,012 miles
  • 2013 – 91,298 miles
  • 2012 – 80,654 miles
  • 2011 – 70,176 miles
  • 2010 – 59,378 miles
  • 2009 – 49,490 miles
  • 2008 – 40,576 miles
  • 2007 – 32,751 miles
  • 2006 – 24,256 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,870 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear tyre rubbing on wheel arch liner

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

32 tests since 14 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,870 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    136,870 miles
    Test number
    616318735657
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail136,867 miles (+480)1 dangerous1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,867 miles
    Test number
    387773973608
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass136,387 miles (+849)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    136,387 miles
    Test number
    904708197737

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass135,538 miles (+63)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    135,538 miles
    Test number
    604237652478
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear silencer deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre rubbing on wheel arch liner
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  5. Fail135,475 miles (+1,663)1 dangerous1 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,475 miles
    Test number
    175169757248
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre rubbing wheel arch liner
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre rubbing wheel arch liner
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer deteriorated

  6. Pass133,812 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    133,812 miles
    Test number
    751968950077
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin 85% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre rubbing on wheel arch liner
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer deteriorated

  7. Fail133,812 miles (+1,325)1 dangerous1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,812 miles
    Test number
    386390850059
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin 85% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre rubbing on wheel arch liner
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer deteriorated

  8. Pass132,487 miles (+2)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    132,487 miles
    Test number
    544837665316
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail132,485 miles (+1,165)1 dangerous2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,485 miles
    Test number
    123205957570
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass131,320 miles (+2,284)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    131,320 miles
    Test number
    505469493735
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass129,036 miles (+28)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    129,036 miles
    Test number
    898631638404
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  12. Fail129,008 miles (+3,218)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,008 miles
    Test number
    461304542102
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  13. Pass125,790 miles (+3,929)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    125,790 miles
    Test number
    680201135268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass121,861 miles (+3,304)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    121,861 miles
    Test number
    356233025061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass118,557 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    118,557 miles
    Test number
    210918439920

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail118,527 miles (+4,589)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,527 miles
    Test number
    577093884409
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  17. Pass113,938 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    113,938 miles
    Test number
    739829606479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail113,938 miles (+8,703)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,938 miles
    Test number
    324284449763
    • Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  19. Pass105,235 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    105,235 miles
    Test number
    191219306439
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Fail105,235 miles (+6,223)2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,235 miles
    Test number
    318585116828
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front NAIL IN TYRE
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass99,012 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    99,012 miles
    Test number
    376273274403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail99,012 miles (+7,714)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,012 miles
    Test number
    566273874231
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
    • Repaired at testOuter Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  23. Pass91,298 miles (+10,644)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    91,298 miles
    Test number
    558379473250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass80,654 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    80,654 miles
    Test number
    105146672154
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

  25. Fail80,654 miles (+10,478)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,654 miles
    Test number
    219066372402
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
    • Repaired at testRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

  26. Pass70,176 miles (+10,798)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    70,176 miles
    Test number
    266558851406
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  27. Pass59,378 miles (+9,888)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    59,378 miles
    Test number
    353311960115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass49,490 miles (+8,914)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    49,490 miles
    Test number
    350297909161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass40,576 miles (+7,825)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    40,576 miles
    Test number
    461088708158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass32,751 miles (+1,308)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    32,751 miles
    Test number
    713448407192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass31,443 miles (+7,187)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    31,443 miles
    Test number
    514833217033
    • NoteFront brake hoses perishing

  32. Pass24,256 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    24,256 miles
    Test number
    174134616401
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about Y23 LTS

Does Y23 LTS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y23 LTS is valid until 9 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y23 LTS?
The MOT on Y23 LTS is valid until 9 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y23 LTS done?
Y23 LTS was recorded at 136,870 miles at its MOT on 10 Oct 2026, an average of 5,431 miles a year.
Has Y23 LTS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y23 LTS has failed 10 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on Y23 LTS 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 Y23 LTS find?
Y23 LTS passed its latest MOT on 10 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 1 more.

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