Mercedes-Benz A-Class
Grey · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc
Y271 RLHMOT history
Y271 RLH is a grey petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 25 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 31 Oct 2024 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 64,467 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Nov 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 31 Oct 2024
- Mileage
- 64,467 mi
- At MOT on 1 Nov 2023
- MOT tests
- 24
- 18 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 1,274 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y271 RLH
- 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
- 25 Jul 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 31 Oct 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Nov 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y271 RLH was last recorded at 64,467 miles on 1 Nov 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 64,467 miles · 31 Oct 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 1,274 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 64,467 miles
- 2022 – 64,286 miles
- 2021 – 63,923 miles
- 2020 – 63,364 miles
- 2019 – 62,852 miles
- 2018 – 62,009 miles
- 2017 – 60,958 miles
- 2016 – 59,690 miles
- 2015 – 58,011 miles
- 2014 – 56,171 miles
- 2013 – 54,203 miles
- 2012 – 52,608 miles
- 2011 – 51,078 miles
- 2010 – 49,247 miles
- 2009 – 47,424 miles
- 2008 – 46,032 miles
- 2007 – 44,728 miles
- 2006 – 42,807 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass64,467 miles
- DangerousBonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- MajorNearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryExhaust system rustingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Exhaust system corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2022
Vehicle underside has some minor surface corrosion
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Front sub frame slightly corroded.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
N/s/f coil spring close to body, no contact at time of test.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Full MOT history
24 tests since 30 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass64,467 miles1 dangerous5 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 64,467 miles
- Test number
- 171508480781
- DangerousBonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- 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))
- AdvisoryExhaust system rusting
Fail64,467 miles (+181)1 dangerous5 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,467 miles
- Test number
- 351158557273
- DangerousBonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- 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))
- AdvisoryExhaust system rusting
Pass64,286 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 64,286 miles
- Test number
- 885067392457
- 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))
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
- AdvisoryVehicle underside has some minor surface corrosion
Fail64,286 miles (+363)1 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,286 miles
- Test number
- 771580871390
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- 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))
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
- AdvisoryVehicle underside has some minor surface corrosion
Pass63,923 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 63,923 miles
- Test number
- 158392546926
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides from flexi hoses to brake drums (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryVehicle underside has some minor surface corrosion
Fail63,923 miles (+559)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,923 miles
- Test number
- 773884601693
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides from flexi hoses to brake drums (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryVehicle underside has some minor surface corrosion
Pass63,364 miles (+512)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 63,364 miles
- Test number
- 748118944000
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryExhaust centre silencer corroded
Pass62,852 miles (+843)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 62,852 miles
- Test number
- 221089477606
- MinorTyre obviously under inflated all tyres (5.2.3 (l))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass62,009 miles (+1,051)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 62,009 miles
- Test number
- 442638556425
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass60,958 miles (+1,268)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 60,958 miles
- Test number
- 299177657113
- AdvisoryExhaust silencer corroded but not blowing
Pass59,690 miles (+1,679)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 59,690 miles
- Test number
- 769914676368
- AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion Front subframe (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre tread perishing
- AdvisoryNo head rests on seats
- AdvisoryObligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass58,011 miles (+1)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 58,011 miles
- Test number
- 524288607570
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryExhaust system slightly corroded.
- AdvisoryFront sub frame slightly corroded.
- AdvisoryN/s/f coil spring close to body, no contact at time of test.
Fail58,010 miles (+1,839)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,010 miles
- Test number
- 278325659500
- FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront sub frame slightly corroded.
- AdvisoryN/s/f coil spring close to body, no contact at time of test.
Pass56,171 miles (+95)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 56,171 miles
- Test number
- 336066794482
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- NoteFront.top.suspension.mounts.creaking.sill.covers.fitted.unable.to.check.for.rust
Fail56,076 miles (+1,873)3 failures2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,076 miles
- Test number
- 759278784236
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- NoteExhaust system slightly corroded.
- NoteN/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded.
Pass54,203 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 54,203 miles
- Test number
- 267142983291
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail54,203 miles (+1,595)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,203 miles
- Test number
- 989572183244
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass52,608 miles (+1,530)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 52,608 miles
- Test number
- 995393782234
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,078 miles (+1,831)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 51,078 miles
- Test number
- 766581391264
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,247 miles (+1,823)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 49,247 miles
- Test number
- 251001800366
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,424 miles (+1,392)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 47,424 miles
- Test number
- 503095889216
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,032 miles (+1,304)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 46,032 miles
- Test number
- 343388988431
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,728 miles (+1,921)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 44,728 miles
- Test number
- 954065797202
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,807 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 42,807 miles
- Test number
- 404433506401
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about Y271 RLH
- Does Y271 RLH currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y271 RLH expired on 31 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y271 RLH?
- The MOT on Y271 RLH expired on 31 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y271 RLH done?
- Y271 RLH was recorded at 64,467 miles at its MOT on 1 Nov 2023, an average of 1,274 miles a year.
- Has Y271 RLH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y271 RLH has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2023.
- Has the mileage on Y271 RLH 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 Y271 RLH find?
- Y271 RLH passed its latest MOT on 1 Nov 2023 with 1 dangerous defect, 5 major defects and 3 advisories: bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently; nearside rear direction indicator incorrect colour; nearside rear exhaust system insecure, and 6 more.
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