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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,397 cc

Y261 AKLMOT history

Y261 AKL is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 13 Jun 2001. Its MOT expired on 4 Jul 2024 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 91,719 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jul 2023.

Y261 AKL red Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 4 Jul 2024
Mileage
91,719 mi
At MOT on 5 Jul 2023
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,351 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y261 AKL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,397 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
13 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
5 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y261 AKL was last recorded at 91,719 miles on 5 Jul 2023, 4,734 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 May 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,985 miles · 12 May 2021
Between the last two tests
4,734 miles
Average per year
3,351 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 91,719 miles
  • 2021 – 86,985 miles
  • 2019 – 85,459 miles
  • 2018 – 83,405 miles
  • 2017 – 82,174 miles
  • 2016 – 81,055 miles
  • 2015 – 79,684 miles
  • 2014 – 77,301 miles
  • 2013 – 74,643 miles
  • 2012 – 71,511 miles
  • 2011 – 67,015 miles
  • 2010 – 62,145 miles
  • 2009 – 55,405 miles
  • 2008 – 48,844 miles
  • 2007 – 41,579 miles
  • 2006 – 34,900 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,719 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

20 tests since 21 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,719 miles (+4,734)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    91,719 miles
    Test number
    937059544396
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass86,985 miles (+1,526)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2022
    Odometer
    86,985 miles
    Test number
    218446240098
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  3. Fail85,459 miles (+2,054)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,459 miles
    Test number
    692445892979
    • MajorDipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear exhaust box deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass83,405 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    83,405 miles
    Test number
    138084170729

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail83,405 miles (+1,231)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,405 miles
    Test number
    249149958126
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

  6. Pass82,174 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    82,174 miles
    Test number
    986391118473
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some components

  7. Fail82,174 miles (+1,119)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,174 miles
    Test number
    657570671419
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some components

  8. Pass81,055 miles (+1,371)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    81,055 miles
    Test number
    383169781424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass79,684 miles (+2,383)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    79,684 miles
    Test number
    718230915224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass77,301 miles (+2,658)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    77,301 miles
    Test number
    347836504408
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEml light on

  11. Pass74,643 miles (+3,132)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    74,643 miles
    Test number
    377206803273
    • NoteEngine management lamp on.

  12. Pass71,511 miles (+4,496)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    71,511 miles
    Test number
    138099502201
    • NoteEngine management lamp on.

  13. Pass67,015 miles (+4,870)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    67,015 miles
    Test number
    215280711265
    • NoteEngine management wearning lamp on.

  14. Pass62,145 miles (+6,740)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    62,145 miles
    Test number
    702840210297
    • NoteEngine management lamp on.
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  15. Pass55,405 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    55,405 miles
    Test number
    553561119239
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  16. Fail55,405 miles (+6,561)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,405 miles
    Test number
    301951319208
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  17. Pass48,844 miles (+7,265)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    48,844 miles
    Test number
    362952918487
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  18. Pass41,579 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    41,579 miles
    Test number
    900731407227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail41,579 miles (+6,679)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,579 miles
    Test number
    680071607201
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  20. Pass34,900 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    34,900 miles
    Test number
    583572606299
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Questions about Y261 AKL

Does Y261 AKL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y261 AKL expired on 4 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y261 AKL?
The MOT on Y261 AKL expired on 4 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y261 AKL done?
Y261 AKL was recorded at 91,719 miles at its MOT on 5 Jul 2023, an average of 3,351 miles a year.
Has Y261 AKL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y261 AKL has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Sept 2019.
Has the mileage on Y261 AKL 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 Y261 AKL find?
Y261 AKL passed its latest MOT on 5 Jul 2023 with 4 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.

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