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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

Y285 KVXMOT history

Y285 KVX is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 3 Aug 2001. Its MOT expired on 20 Mar 2025 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 114,599 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Mar 2024.

Y285 KVX silver Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 20 Mar 2025
Mileage
114,599 mi
At MOT on 15 Feb 2023
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,362 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y285 KVX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
3 Aug 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
21 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y285 KVX was last recorded at 114,599 miles on 15 Feb 2023, 7,199 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,400 miles · 1 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
7,199 miles
Average per year
5,362 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 114,599 miles
  • 2022 – 107,400 miles
  • 2021 – 103,126 miles
  • 2020 – 102,886 miles
  • 2019 – 102,051 miles
  • 2018 – 98,571 miles
  • 2017 – 89,958 miles
  • 2016 – 82,341 miles
  • 2015 – 71,985 miles
  • 2014 – 63,221 miles
  • 2013 – 55,358 miles
  • 2012 – 48,286 miles
  • 2011 – 43,892 miles
  • 2008 – 36,102 miles
  • 2007 – 30,176 miles
  • 2006 – 25,831 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • AdvisorySlight rust under car

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

21 tests since 27 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    498372247460
    • AdvisorySlight rust under car
  2. Pass114,599 miles (+7,199)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    114,599 miles
    Test number
    727297329291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass107,400 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    107,400 miles
    Test number
    226578372901
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  4. Fail107,400 miles (+4,274)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,400 miles
    Test number
    251620801601
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  5. Pass103,126 miles (+240)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    103,126 miles
    Test number
    282904598483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass102,886 miles (+835)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    102,886 miles
    Test number
    865944647485
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass102,051 miles (+3,480)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    102,051 miles
    Test number
    239705651448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass98,571 miles (+8,613)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    98,571 miles
    Test number
    554362088496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass89,958 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    89,958 miles
    Test number
    993919269702
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn and lipped
  10. Fail89,958 miles (+7,617)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,958 miles
    Test number
    632308989581
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn and lipped
  11. Pass82,341 miles (+10,356)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    82,341 miles
    Test number
    478317748302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass71,985 miles (+8,764)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    71,985 miles
    Test number
    888966885042
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  13. Pass63,221 miles (+7,863)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    63,221 miles
    Test number
    536122174052
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteN/s/r tyre has small cracks on inner edge,washers low on screen
  14. Fail55,358 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,358 miles
    Test number
    519484873090
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
  15. Pass55,358 miles (+7,072)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    55,358 miles
    Test number
    735304873037
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
  16. Pass48,286 miles (+4,394)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    48,286 miles
    Test number
    227219862038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass43,892 miles (+7,790)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    43,892 miles
    Test number
    975881491019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass36,102 miles (+5,926)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    36,102 miles
    Test number
    514398528272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass30,176 miles (+72)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    30,176 miles
    Test number
    741413517234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail30,104 miles (+4,273)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,104 miles
    Test number
    642118807272
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteN/S/R Tyre Has Cracking On Tread And Sidewall
  21. Pass25,831 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    25,831 miles
    Test number
    831688906287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y285 KVX

Does Y285 KVX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y285 KVX expired on 20 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y285 KVX?
The MOT on Y285 KVX expired on 20 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y285 KVX done?
Y285 KVX was recorded at 114,599 miles at its MOT on 15 Feb 2023, an average of 5,362 miles a year.
Has Y285 KVX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y285 KVX has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on Y285 KVX 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 Y285 KVX find?
Y285 KVX passed its latest MOT on 21 Mar 2024 with 1 advisory: slight rust under car.

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