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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Blue · Diesel · 2009 · 1,991 cc

Y23 MCEMOT history

Y23 MCE is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 19 Jun 2009. Its MOT expired on 7 Nov 2024 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 182,750 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Nov 2023.

Y23 MCE blue Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 7 Nov 2024
Mileage
182,750 mi
At MOT on 8 Nov 2023
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
14,282 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y23 MCE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
19 Jun 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
8 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y23 MCE was last recorded at 182,750 miles on 8 Nov 2023, 445 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
182,305 miles · 4 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
445 miles
Average per year
14,282 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 182,750 miles
  • 2022 – 147,141 miles
  • 2021 – 122,752 miles
  • 2020 – 103,627 miles
  • 2019 – 93,562 miles
  • 2018 – 85,237 miles
  • 2017 – 76,294 miles
  • 2016 – 65,212 miles
  • 2015 – 52,602 miles
  • 2014 – 37,715 miles
  • 2013 – 25,432 miles
  • 2012 – 19,576 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass182,750 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a reduced damping effect All (5.3.2 (d))

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 mirror cover missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

16 tests since 5 Jun 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass182,750 miles (+445)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    182,750 miles
    Test number
    223077662078
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a reduced damping effect All (5.3.2 (d))

  2. Fail182,305 miles (+35,164)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,305 miles
    Test number
    221668569979
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim unable to be tested both (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside and nearside (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front mirror cover missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryChip on windscreen

  3. Pass147,141 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    147,141 miles
    Test number
    117951756217
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front mirror cover missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  4. Fail147,138 miles (+24,386)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,138 miles
    Test number
    862800710244
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front mirror cover missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass122,752 miles (+19,125)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    122,752 miles
    Test number
    247895879315
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

  6. Pass103,627 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    103,627 miles
    Test number
    912535973891

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail103,627 miles (+10,065)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,627 miles
    Test number
    681393310048
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front innerwing cover panels insecure

  8. Pass93,562 miles (+8,325)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    93,562 miles
    Test number
    268850751495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass85,237 miles (+8,943)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    85,237 miles
    Test number
    781736108528

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass76,294 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    76,294 miles
    Test number
    628320124172
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Fail76,294 miles (+11,082)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,294 miles
    Test number
    769417856199
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass65,212 miles (+12,610)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    65,212 miles
    Test number
    852884983726

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass52,602 miles (+14,887)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    52,602 miles
    Test number
    805162365112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass37,715 miles (+12,283)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    37,715 miles
    Test number
    467653564123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass25,432 miles (+5,856)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    25,432 miles
    Test number
    566701953123
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteEngine management light on
    • NoteFront brake pads appear very low

  16. Pass19,576 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    19,576 miles
    Test number
    556447652196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y23 MCE

Does Y23 MCE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y23 MCE expired on 7 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y23 MCE?
The MOT on Y23 MCE expired on 7 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y23 MCE done?
Y23 MCE was recorded at 182,750 miles at its MOT on 8 Nov 2023, an average of 14,282 miles a year.
Has Y23 MCE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y23 MCE has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on Y23 MCE 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 MCE find?
Y23 MCE passed its latest MOT on 8 Nov 2023 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both, and 4 more.

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