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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

Y242 HDVMOT history

Y242 HDV is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 20 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 13 Jul 2025 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 72,262 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jul 2024.

Y242 HDV red Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 13 Jul 2025
Mileage
72,262 mi
At MOT on 2 Jul 2024
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,147 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y242 HDV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
20 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
2 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y242 HDV was last recorded at 72,262 miles on 2 Jul 2024, 158 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,104 miles · 28 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
158 miles
Average per year
3,147 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 72,262 miles
  • 2023 – 61,424 miles
  • 2022 – 56,380 miles
  • 2021 – 49,207 miles
  • 2020 – 47,822 miles
  • 2019 – 44,997 miles
  • 2018 – 42,539 miles
  • 2017 – 38,317 miles
  • 2016 – 33,772 miles
  • 2015 – 29,078 miles
  • 2014 – 25,110 miles
  • 2013 – 24,433 miles
  • 2012 – 23,317 miles
  • 2011 – 22,235 miles
  • 2010 – 20,587 miles
  • 2009 – 19,221 miles
  • 2008 – 17,996 miles
  • 2007 – 16,230 miles
  • 2006 – 14,715 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,262 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

26 tests since 20 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,262 miles (+158)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    72,262 miles
    Test number
    311089150017
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail72,104 miles (+10,680)2 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,104 miles
    Test number
    537769187287
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount bearing slightly rough (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass61,424 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    61,424 miles
    Test number
    665320180913
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail61,405 miles (+20)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,405 miles
    Test number
    980243117191
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail61,385 miles (+5,005)6 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,385 miles
    Test number
    406942440746
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too high Both. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both. (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass56,380 miles (+7,173)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    56,380 miles
    Test number
    778012496464
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass49,207 miles (+1,385)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    49,207 miles
    Test number
    885201372529
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass47,822 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    47,822 miles
    Test number
    230141795299
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to back plates /under guards fitted (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail47,822 miles (+2,825)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,822 miles
    Test number
    652330152379
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to back plates /under guards fitted (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass44,997 miles (+33)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    44,997 miles
    Test number
    299733602588
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  11. Fail44,964 miles (+2,425)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,964 miles
    Test number
    339748499886
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  12. Pass42,539 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    42,539 miles
    Test number
    660805981977
    • AdvisoryFront Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryEngine light on
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  13. Fail42,532 miles (+4,215)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,532 miles
    Test number
    350410553871
    • FailureFront registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryEngine light on
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  14. Pass38,317 miles (+4,545)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    38,317 miles
    Test number
    941496348552
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass33,772 miles (+4,694)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    33,772 miles
    Test number
    404563978415
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

  16. Pass29,078 miles (+3,968)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    29,078 miles
    Test number
    249416255093
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass25,110 miles (+677)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    25,110 miles
    Test number
    805084164040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass24,433 miles (+1,116)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    24,433 miles
    Test number
    119620873065
    • NoteFRONT PADS WEARING LOW.
    • NoteAll tyres perishing.
    • NoteFront washer jets require adjustment.
    • NoteNearside front flexi brake hose starting to perish.
    • NoteSill and undershields fitted at time of test.

  19. Pass23,317 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    23,317 miles
    Test number
    778411462011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail23,317 miles (+1,082)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,317 miles
    Test number
    816651862012
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  21. Pass22,235 miles (+1,648)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    22,235 miles
    Test number
    517450181042
    • NoteNSR tyre down to 2.5 - 3.0 MM
    • NoteFront number plate separating - rear number plate slightly faded

  22. Pass20,587 miles (+1,366)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    20,587 miles
    Test number
    800935470086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass19,221 miles (+1,225)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    19,221 miles
    Test number
    144259879450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass17,996 miles (+1,766)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    17,996 miles
    Test number
    453459478034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass16,230 miles (+1,515)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    16,230 miles
    Test number
    904338077061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass14,715 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    14,715 miles
    Test number
    713069776095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y242 HDV

Does Y242 HDV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y242 HDV expired on 13 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y242 HDV?
The MOT on Y242 HDV expired on 13 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y242 HDV done?
Y242 HDV was recorded at 72,262 miles at its MOT on 2 Jul 2024, an average of 3,147 miles a year.
Has Y242 HDV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y242 HDV has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on Y242 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 Y242 HDV find?
Y242 HDV passed its latest MOT on 2 Jul 2024 with 2 advisories: nearside rear other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed; rear exhaust mounting defective.

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