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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,397 cc

Y251 MDMMOT history

Y251 MDM is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 4 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 3 Jan 2024 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 39,351 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jan 2023.

Y251 MDM silver Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 3 Jan 2024
Mileage
39,351 mi
At MOT on 4 Jan 2023
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,448 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y251 MDM
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
4 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
4 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y251 MDM was last recorded at 39,351 miles on 4 Jan 2023, 3,068 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Dec 2013.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
36,283 miles · 17 Dec 2013
Between the last two tests
3,068 miles
Average per year
1,448 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 39,351 miles
  • 2013 – 36,283 miles
  • 2012 – 34,628 miles
  • 2011 – 31,988 miles
  • 2010 – 28,685 miles
  • 2009 – 25,545 miles
  • 2008 – 22,394 miles
  • 2007 – 19,757 miles
  • 2006 – 16,480 miles
  • 2005 – 14,376 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass39,351 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and o\s\f (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and o\s\f (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil and o\s\f (5.3.2 (b))

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.

  • Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

16 tests since 4 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass39,351 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    39,351 miles
    Test number
    639780914845
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and o\s\f (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and o\s\f (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil and o\s\f (5.3.2 (b))

  2. PassMileage not read3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2022
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    834532155996
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. FailMileage not read2 dangerous7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    276621179438
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass36,283 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    36,283 miles
    Test number
    115691553354
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  5. Fail36,283 miles (+1,655)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,283 miles
    Test number
    555821853358
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  6. Pass34,628 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    34,628 miles
    Test number
    238081122328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail34,628 miles (+2,640)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,628 miles
    Test number
    536278012325
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  8. Pass31,988 miles (+3,303)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    31,988 miles
    Test number
    975475311309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass28,685 miles (+3,140)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    28,685 miles
    Test number
    350022820381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass25,545 miles (+3,151)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    25,545 miles
    Test number
    460671109307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass22,394 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    22,394 miles
    Test number
    492076528414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail22,394 miles (+2,637)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,394 miles
    Test number
    740195928308
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  13. Pass19,757 miles (+3,277)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    19,757 miles
    Test number
    363550537304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass16,480 miles (+2,104)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    16,480 miles
    Test number
    661066776247
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass14,376 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    14,376 miles
    Test number
    332177875261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail14,376 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,376 miles
    Test number
    771587275269
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Questions about Y251 MDM

Does Y251 MDM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y251 MDM expired on 3 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y251 MDM?
The MOT on Y251 MDM expired on 3 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y251 MDM done?
Y251 MDM was recorded at 39,351 miles at its MOT on 4 Jan 2023, an average of 1,448 miles a year.
Has Y251 MDM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y251 MDM has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 12 May 2021.
Has the mileage on Y251 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 Y251 MDM find?
Y251 MDM passed its latest MOT on 4 Jan 2023 with 3 advisories: nearside front brake pad(s) wearing thin and o\s\f; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and o\s\f; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil and o\s\f.

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