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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

Y285 RLHMOT history

Y285 RLH is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 25 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 2 Aug 2024 and it has passed 18 of 19 MOT tests, with 74,059 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jul 2023.

Y285 RLH blue Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 2 Aug 2024
Mileage
74,059 mi
At MOT on 22 Jul 2023
MOT tests
19
18 passed · 1 failed
Per year
2,561 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y285 RLH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
25 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
22 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y285 RLH was last recorded at 74,059 miles on 22 Jul 2023, 2,060 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,999 miles · 30 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
2,060 miles
Average per year
2,561 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 74,059 miles
  • 2022 – 71,999 miles
  • 2021 – 68,783 miles
  • 2020 – 64,091 miles
  • 2019 – 63,202 miles
  • 2018 – 60,818 miles
  • 2017 – 59,410 miles
  • 2016 – 58,049 miles
  • 2015 – 56,364 miles
  • 2014 – 53,912 miles
  • 2013 – 51,547 miles
  • 2012 – 49,215 miles
  • 2011 – 46,871 miles
  • 2010 – 42,957 miles
  • 2009 – 39,570 miles
  • 2008 – 36,461 miles
  • 2007 – 33,528 miles
  • 2006 – 30,580 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,059 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside front and nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside

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.

  • Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

19 tests since 29 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,059 miles (+2,060)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    74,059 miles
    Test number
    439482130686
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside front and nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside
  2. Pass71,999 miles (+3,216)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    71,999 miles
    Test number
    310933631445
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Pass68,783 miles (+4,692)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    68,783 miles
    Test number
    187581881236
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Pass64,091 miles (+889)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    64,091 miles
    Test number
    518866167565

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass63,202 miles (+2,384)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    63,202 miles
    Test number
    771383969485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass60,818 miles (+1,408)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    60,818 miles
    Test number
    368965943296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass59,410 miles (+1,361)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    59,410 miles
    Test number
    799660634703
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn close to limit on outer edges
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  8. Pass58,049 miles (+1,685)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    58,049 miles
    Test number
    395555619187
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some components under the bonnet
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  9. Pass56,364 miles (+2,452)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    56,364 miles
    Test number
    969309985183
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteSilencer deteriorated but not blowing
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  10. Pass53,912 miles (+2,365)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    53,912 miles
    Test number
    366812404299
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  11. Pass51,547 miles (+2,332)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    51,547 miles
    Test number
    858168793195
    • NoteOffside rear coil spring lower fitting cap deteriorated
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  12. Pass49,215 miles (+2,344)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    49,215 miles
    Test number
    388305612213
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  13. Pass46,871 miles (+3,914)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    46,871 miles
    Test number
    485811011247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass42,957 miles (+3,387)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    42,957 miles
    Test number
    944953090175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass39,570 miles (+3,109)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    39,570 miles
    Test number
    902152609275
    • NoteAdvise-both rear tyres wearing on outside edge
  16. Pass36,461 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    36,461 miles
    Test number
    240035308216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail36,461 miles (+2,933)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,461 miles
    Test number
    114934908234
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
  18. Pass33,528 miles (+2,948)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    33,528 miles
    Test number
    411551907278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass30,580 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    30,580 miles
    Test number
    684680616272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y285 RLH

Does Y285 RLH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y285 RLH expired on 2 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y285 RLH?
The MOT on Y285 RLH expired on 2 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y285 RLH done?
Y285 RLH was recorded at 74,059 miles at its MOT on 22 Jul 2023, an average of 2,561 miles a year.
Has Y285 RLH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y285 RLH has failed 1 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jul 2008.
Has the mileage on Y285 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 Y285 RLH find?
Y285 RLH passed its latest MOT on 22 Jul 2023 with 5 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front and nearside rear; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge; offside front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.

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