Mercedes-Benz logo

Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Grey · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

Y252 YECMOT history

Y252 YEC is a grey petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 2 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 17 Jan 2023 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 91,644 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jan 2022.

Y252 YEC grey Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz A-Class, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 17 Jan 2023
Mileage
91,644 mi
At MOT on 7 Nov 2020
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,154 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for Y252 YEC in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
Y252 YEC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
2 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
18 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y252 YEC was last recorded at 91,644 miles on 7 Nov 2020, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,644 miles · 5 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,154 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2020 – 91,644 miles
  • 2019 – 86,416 miles
  • 2018 – 81,433 miles
  • 2017 – 76,813 miles
  • 2016 – 73,768 miles
  • 2015 – 70,169 miles
  • 2014 – 66,885 miles
  • 2013 – 65,159 miles
  • 2012 – 62,411 miles
  • 2011 – 60,319 miles
  • 2010 – 56,541 miles
  • 2009 – 51,825 miles
  • 2008 – 46,934 miles
  • 2007 – 41,282 miles
  • 2006 – 34,030 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryO/S/R WHEEL ARCH SLIGHTLY CORRODED
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

24 tests since 8 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    970042008262
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/S/R WHEEL ARCH SLIGHTLY CORRODED
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass91,644 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    91,644 miles
    Test number
    937547321403
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Fail91,644 miles (+5,228)2 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,644 miles
    Test number
    153188513834
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass86,416 miles (+4,983)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    86,416 miles
    Test number
    938552806875
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass81,433 miles (+4,620)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    81,433 miles
    Test number
    741663193763
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass76,813 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    76,813 miles
    Test number
    260040523853

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail76,813 miles (+3,045)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,813 miles
    Test number
    734955008706
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)

  8. Pass73,768 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    73,768 miles
    Test number
    561577657636

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail73,768 miles (+3,599)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,768 miles
    Test number
    537417068371
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

  10. Pass70,169 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    70,169 miles
    Test number
    799402358498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail70,169 miles (+3,284)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,169 miles
    Test number
    313151011244
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  12. Pass66,885 miles (+1,726)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    66,885 miles
    Test number
    776619264255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass65,159 miles (+2,748)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    65,159 miles
    Test number
    235205493254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass62,411 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    62,411 miles
    Test number
    226267892233
    • NoteAdvise cut in o/s/f tyre sidewall
    • NoteAdvise stone chip in windscreen

  15. Fail62,411 miles (+2,092)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,411 miles
    Test number
    229187792254
    • 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)
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAdvise cut in o/s/f tyre sidewall
    • NoteAdvise stone chip in windscreen

  16. Pass60,319 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    60,319 miles
    Test number
    598280191207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail60,319 miles (+3,778)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,319 miles
    Test number
    938530091235
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  18. Pass56,541 miles (+4,716)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    56,541 miles
    Test number
    331924780489
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteSurface corrosion on brake pipes

  19. Pass51,825 miles (+4,891)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    51,825 miles
    Test number
    343219279213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass46,934 miles (+5,652)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    46,934 miles
    Test number
    104264998267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass41,282 miles (+7,252)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    41,282 miles
    Test number
    714298487279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass34,030 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    34,030 miles
    Test number
    133070206385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail34,028 miles (+3,314)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,028 miles
    Test number
    203408496208
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  24. Pass30,714 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    30,714 miles
    Test number
    662197166091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y252 YEC

Does Y252 YEC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y252 YEC expired on 17 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y252 YEC?
The MOT on Y252 YEC expired on 17 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y252 YEC done?
Y252 YEC was recorded at 91,644 miles at its MOT on 7 Nov 2020, an average of 4,154 miles a year.
Has Y252 YEC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y252 YEC has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on Y252 YEC 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 Y252 YEC find?
Y252 YEC passed its latest MOT on 18 Jan 2022 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.

Related registrations

Browse all Y252 registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.