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Mercedes-Benz A

Black · Diesel · 2020 · 1,950 cc

Y23 RCSMOT history

Y23 RCS is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz A first used on 30 Jan 2020. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jan 2027 and it has passed 4 of 5 MOT tests, with 58,131 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jan 2026.

Y23 RCS black Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jan 2027
Mileage
58,131 mi
At MOT on 3 Jan 2026
MOT tests
5
4 passed · 1 failed
Per year
8,342 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y23 RCS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,950 cc
Year of manufacture
2020
First used
30 Jan 2020
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y23 RCS was last recorded at 58,131 miles on 3 Jan 2026, 6,171 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
51,960 miles · 3 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
6,171 miles
Average per year
8,342 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 58,131 miles
  • 2025 – 51,960 miles
  • 2024 – 41,125 miles
  • 2023 – 33,489 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass58,131 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

5 tests since 20 Jan 2023, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass58,131 miles (+6,171)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    58,131 miles
    Test number
    459020325693
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass51,960 miles (+10,835)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    51,960 miles
    Test number
    575200747450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass41,125 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    41,125 miles
    Test number
    474358235850

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail41,125 miles (+7,636)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,125 miles
    Test number
    272394001703
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass33,489 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    33,489 miles
    Test number
    380862577862

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y23 RCS

Does Y23 RCS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y23 RCS is valid until 29 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y23 RCS?
The MOT on Y23 RCS is valid until 29 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y23 RCS done?
Y23 RCS was recorded at 58,131 miles at its MOT on 3 Jan 2026, an average of 8,342 miles a year.
Has Y23 RCS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y23 RCS has failed 1 of its 5 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on Y23 RCS 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 RCS find?
Y23 RCS passed its latest MOT on 3 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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