Mercedes-Benz A-Class
Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc
Y242 MDMMOT history
Y242 MDM is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 26 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 7 Aug 2025 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 57,300 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Aug 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 7 Aug 2025
- Mileage
- 57,300 mi
- At MOT on 2 Aug 2023
- MOT tests
- 24
- 19 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 1,985 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y242 MDM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- A-Class
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 26 Mar 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 7 Aug 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Aug 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y242 MDM was last recorded at 57,300 miles on 2 Aug 2023, 33 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jul 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 57,267 miles · 31 Jul 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 33 miles
- Average per year
- 1,985 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 57,300 miles
- 2022 – 55,304 miles
- 2021 – 53,577 miles
- 2018 – 48,644 miles
- 2017 – 47,601 miles
- 2016 – 45,064 miles
- 2015 – 40,126 miles
- 2014 – 36,692 miles
- 2013 – 35,486 miles
- 2012 – 34,209 miles
- 2011 – 32,442 miles
- 2010 – 30,603 miles
- 2009 – 28,419 miles
- 2008 – 26,358 miles
- 2007 – 24,745 miles
- 2006 – 23,324 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
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.
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
Major3 MOTs, 2018–2020
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective
Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2022
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective
Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2022
Full MOT history
24 tests since 20 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
PassMileage not read4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 633260033617
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
FailMileage not read3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 192529145680
- MajorFront All direction indicators incorrect colour & Rear (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass57,300 miles (+33)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 57,300 miles
- Test number
- 922745071207
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail57,267 miles (+1,963)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,267 miles
- Test number
- 818911209221
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass55,304 miles (+1,727)2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 55,304 miles
- Test number
- 825707990243
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryEML illuminated
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- 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))
Pass53,577 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 53,577 miles
- Test number
- 117736600942
No defects or advisories recorded.
PassMileage not read2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 299968699043
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
FailMileage not read3 major2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 772381713052
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
PassMileage not read4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 333044573057
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coilspring retaining mount is corroded
FailMileage not read1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 723886482523
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coilspring retaining mount is corroded
Pass48,644 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 48,644 miles
- Test number
- 817293398181
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
Fail48,642 miles (+1,041)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,642 miles
- Test number
- 958105909826
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure plus nail (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
Pass47,601 miles (+2,537)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 47,601 miles
- Test number
- 506193798488
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,064 miles (+4,938)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 45,064 miles
- Test number
- 656946691697
- 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)
Pass40,126 miles (+3,434)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 40,126 miles
- Test number
- 641982848266
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryEngine management light staying on
Pass36,692 miles (+1,206)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 36,692 miles
- Test number
- 786998514287
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,486 miles (+1,277)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 35,486 miles
- Test number
- 909470123201
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,209 miles (+1,767)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 34,209 miles
- Test number
- 659831372161
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteRear wiper blade split
Pass32,442 miles (+1,839)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 32,442 miles
- Test number
- 577058971182
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,603 miles (+2,184)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 30,603 miles
- Test number
- 200663370180
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,419 miles (+2,061)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 28,419 miles
- Test number
- 292561189162
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,358 miles (+1,613)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 26,358 miles
- Test number
- 212336258141
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,745 miles (+1,421)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 24,745 miles
- Test number
- 104220377123
- NoteFront screen chipped
Pass23,324 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 23,324 miles
- Test number
- 251621076404
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y242 MDM
- Does Y242 MDM currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y242 MDM expired on 7 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y242 MDM?
- The MOT on Y242 MDM expired on 7 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y242 MDM done?
- Y242 MDM was recorded at 57,300 miles at its MOT on 2 Aug 2023, an average of 1,985 miles a year.
- Has Y242 MDM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y242 MDM has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Aug 2024.
- Has the mileage on Y242 MDM 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 MDM find?
- Y242 MDM passed its latest MOT on 7 Aug 2024 with 4 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.
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