Mercedes-Benz A-Class
Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc
Y285 VGOMOT history
Y285 VGO is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 28 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 21 Nov 2026 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 86,963 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 21 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 86,963 mi
- At MOT on 6 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 28
- 21 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 4,150 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y285 VGO
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- A-Class
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 28 Jun 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 21 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y285 VGO was last recorded at 86,963 miles on 6 Nov 2025, 12,323 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 74,640 miles · 14 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 12,323 miles
- Average per year
- 4,150 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 86,963 miles
- 2024 – 74,640 miles
- 2023 – 62,222 miles
- 2022 – 57,124 miles
- 2021 – 43,160 miles
- 2020 – 31,560 miles
- 2019 – 27,609 miles
- 2018 – 25,929 miles
- 2017 – 24,099 miles
- 2016 – 21,800 miles
- 2015 – 20,430 miles
- 2014 – 19,074 miles
- 2013 – 17,364 miles
- 2012 – 15,899 miles
- 2011 – 14,046 miles
- 2010 – 11,505 miles
- 2009 – 9,676 miles
- 2008 – 8,105 miles
- 2007 – 6,456 miles
- 2006 – 5,012 miles
- 2005 – 4,256 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass86,963 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
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.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Full MOT history
28 tests since 2 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass86,963 miles (+12,323)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 86,963 miles
- Test number
- 320066232770
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass74,640 miles (+12,418)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 74,640 miles
- Test number
- 471592628871
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass62,222 miles (+1)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 62,222 miles
- Test number
- 523954318918
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail62,221 miles (+5,097)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,221 miles
- Test number
- 630276460219
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass57,124 miles (+13,964)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 57,124 miles
- Test number
- 262338842284
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass43,160 miles (+11,600)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 43,160 miles
- Test number
- 824427277508
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,560 miles (+3,951)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 31,560 miles
- Test number
- 354537679285
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass27,609 miles (+1,680)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 27,609 miles
- Test number
- 964622374377
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass25,929 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 25,929 miles
- Test number
- 243804732841
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail25,929 miles (+1,830)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 25,929 miles
- Test number
- 552267544093
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass24,099 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 24,099 miles
- Test number
- 452557616984
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail24,099 miles (+2,299)4 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 24,099 miles
- Test number
- 573916395516
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass21,800 miles (+1,370)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 21,800 miles
- Test number
- 529866900528
- AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
Pass20,430 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 20,430 miles
- Test number
- 193320796013
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail20,430 miles (+1,356)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 20,430 miles
- Test number
- 337985042324
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass19,074 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 19,074 miles
- Test number
- 295979614309
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail19,074 miles (+1,710)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 19,074 miles
- Test number
- 619639914347
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass17,364 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 17,364 miles
- Test number
- 165786523304
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail17,364 miles (+1,465)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 17,364 miles
- Test number
- 969886223355
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Pass15,899 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 15,899 miles
- Test number
- 819582622371
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail15,899 miles (+1,853)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 15,899 miles
- Test number
- 126232122384
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Pass14,046 miles (+2,541)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 14,046 miles
- Test number
- 875969501383
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNail in nearside front tyre
Pass11,505 miles (+1,829)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 11,505 miles
- Test number
- 593089880215
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass9,676 miles (+1,571)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 9,676 miles
- Test number
- 593240389241
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass8,105 miles (+1,649)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 8,105 miles
- Test number
- 321277628378
- NoteOffside rear tyre inside wall slight tear
Pass6,456 miles (+1,444)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 6,456 miles
- Test number
- 154058127300
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass5,012 miles (+756)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 5,012 miles
- Test number
- 953449226365
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass4,256 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2006
- Odometer
- 4,256 miles
- Test number
- 912206735373
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y285 VGO
- Does Y285 VGO currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y285 VGO is valid until 21 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on Y285 VGO?
- The MOT on Y285 VGO is valid until 21 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y285 VGO done?
- Y285 VGO was recorded at 86,963 miles at its MOT on 6 Nov 2025, an average of 4,150 miles a year.
- Has Y285 VGO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y285 VGO has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Nov 2023.
- Has the mileage on Y285 VGO 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 VGO find?
- Y285 VGO passed its latest MOT on 6 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.
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