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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,397 cc

Y247 SLAMOT history

Y247 SLA is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 13 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 20 Aug 2026 and it has passed 20 of 38 MOT tests, with 91,600 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Aug 2026.

Y247 SLA silver Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 20 Aug 2026
Mileage
91,600 mi
At MOT on 17 Aug 2026
MOT tests
38
20 passed · 18 failed
Per year
2,454 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y247 SLA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,397 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
13 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Aug 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y247 SLA was last recorded at 91,600 miles on 17 Aug 2026, 1,627 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,973 miles · 19 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
1,627 miles
Average per year
2,454 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 91,600 miles
  • 2024 – 89,973 miles
  • 2022 – 87,780 miles
  • 2021 – 86,303 miles
  • 2020 – 84,463 miles
  • 2019 – 82,745 miles
  • 2018 – 79,138 miles
  • 2017 – 77,308 miles
  • 2016 – 74,857 miles
  • 2015 – 72,632 miles
  • 2014 – 70,327 miles
  • 2013 – 68,847 miles
  • 2012 – 67,337 miles
  • 2011 – 64,144 miles
  • 2010 – 58,314 miles
  • 2009 – 54,001 miles
  • 2008 – 47,166 miles
  • 2007 – 46,675 miles
  • 2006 – 41,393 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail91,600 miles
  • MajorFront Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middie (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront engine nosiey
  • 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))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT failures 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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2023

Full MOT history

38 tests since 2 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail91,600 miles2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,600 miles
    Test number
    691855150691
    • MajorFront Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middie (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront engine nosiey
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    842845287413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. FailMileage not read2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    914658272491
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

  4. Pass89,973 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    89,973 miles
    Test number
    772652815494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. PassMileage not read3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    971275684795
    • AdvisoryEngine noisey
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  6. FailMileage not read3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    262780935545
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine noisey
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass87,780 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    87,780 miles
    Test number
    417608656306
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail87,780 miles (+1,477)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,780 miles
    Test number
    363737039737
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass86,303 miles (+6)3 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    86,303 miles
    Test number
    639345765774
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEML on dash
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (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. Fail86,297 miles (+7)5 major3 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,297 miles
    Test number
    198625204955
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEML on dash
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (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))

  11. Fail86,290 miles (+1,827)3 major4 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,290 miles
    Test number
    689172168329
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring mounting fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryEml light on dash
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also a nail in tyre and perishing/crack (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass84,463 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    84,463 miles
    Test number
    820317943212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail84,463 miles (+1,718)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,463 miles
    Test number
    946557562324
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  14. Pass82,745 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    82,745 miles
    Test number
    929835363473
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  15. Fail82,745 miles (+3,607)2 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,745 miles
    Test number
    547964204030
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  16. Pass79,138 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    79,138 miles
    Test number
    711670876456
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  17. Fail79,138 miles (+1,830)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,138 miles
    Test number
    692685613606
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  18. Pass77,308 miles (+2,451)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    77,308 miles
    Test number
    790439531881

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass74,857 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    74,857 miles
    Test number
    596277718907

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail74,857 miles (+2,225)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,857 miles
    Test number
    466003322545
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

  21. Pass72,632 miles (+2,305)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    72,632 miles
    Test number
    305792835266
    • NoteSlight gearbox oil leak

  22. Pass70,327 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    70,327 miles
    Test number
    898995924232
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteEngine managment light on
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Fail70,327 miles (+1,480)1 failure4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,327 miles
    Test number
    485043024248
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteEngine managment light on
    • NoteOil leak

  24. Fail68,847 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,847 miles
    Test number
    685658663261
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  25. Pass68,847 miles (+1,510)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    68,847 miles
    Test number
    928828563223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass67,337 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    67,337 miles
    Test number
    145543812377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail67,337 miles (+3,193)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,337 miles
    Test number
    259363712347
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  28. Pass64,144 miles (+117)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    64,144 miles
    Test number
    377975611318
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
    • NoteFront tyres worn onb edges x 2

  29. Fail64,027 miles (+5,713)6 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,027 miles
    Test number
    815875401348
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
    • NoteFront tyres worn on edges x 2
    • NoteNsr tyre pearishing
    • NoteOsrear spring mount deteorating

  30. Pass58,314 miles1 dangerous5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    58,314 miles
    Test number
    571349590289
    • DangerousNsr tyre sevley perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
    • NoteOsr tyre perished

  31. Fail58,314 miles (+4,313)1 dangerous4 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,314 miles
    Test number
    690629090223
    • DangerousNsr tyre sevley perished
    • FailureFront Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
    • NoteOsr tyre perished

  32. Pass54,001 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    54,001 miles
    Test number
    971809579212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Fail54,000 miles (+6,834)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,000 miles
    Test number
    843598779262
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  34. Pass47,166 miles (+491)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    47,166 miles
    Test number
    851329818131
    • 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)

  35. Pass46,675 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    46,675 miles
    Test number
    154347147086
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

  36. Fail46,675 miles (+5,282)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,675 miles
    Test number
    183900547056
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

  37. Fail41,393 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,393 miles
    Test number
    343551166011
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  38. Pass41,393 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    41,393 miles
    Test number
    363571266081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y247 SLA

Does Y247 SLA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y247 SLA expired on 20 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y247 SLA?
The MOT on Y247 SLA expired on 20 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y247 SLA done?
Y247 SLA was recorded at 91,600 miles at its MOT on 17 Aug 2026, an average of 2,454 miles a year.
Has Y247 SLA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y247 SLA has failed 18 of its 38 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on Y247 SLA 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 Y247 SLA find?
Y247 SLA failed its latest MOT on 17 Aug 2026 with 2 major defects and 8 advisories: front engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction; rear exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middie; front engine nosiey, and 7 more.

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