Mercedes-Benz A-Class
Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc
Y296 OELMOT history
Y296 OEL is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 12 Jun 2001. Its MOT expired on 26 Feb 2024 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 41,443 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Feb 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 26 Feb 2024
- Mileage
- 41,443 mi
- At MOT on 27 Feb 2023
- MOT tests
- 24
- 16 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 1,464 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y296 OEL
- 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
- 12 Jun 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 26 Feb 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Feb 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y296 OEL was last recorded at 41,443 miles on 27 Feb 2023, 1,265 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Dec 2020.
- Previous MOT
- 40,178 miles · 7 Dec 2020
- Between the last two tests
- 1,265 miles
- Average per year
- 1,464 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 41,443 miles
- 2020 – 40,178 miles
- 2019 – 39,857 miles
- 2018 – 37,552 miles
- 2016 – 34,649 miles
- 2015 – 32,952 miles
- 2014 – 32,122 miles
- 2013 – 30,177 miles
- 2012 – 28,264 miles
- 2011 – 26,881 miles
- 2010 – 25,263 miles
- 2009 – 22,323 miles
- 2008 – 21,428 miles
- 2007 – 20,453 miles
- 2006 – 17,599 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass41,443 miles
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Fronts and rears (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryEngine management lamp illuminated - vehicle registered before 01/07/2003
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront subframe corroded
- AdvisoryHeadlamp lenses deteriorated
- 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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
- 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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Rear exhaust box corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
24 tests since 16 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass41,443 miles9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 41,443 miles
- Test number
- 166164932862
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Fronts and rears (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryEngine management lamp illuminated - vehicle registered before 01/07/2003
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront subframe corroded
- AdvisoryHeadlamp lenses deteriorated
- 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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
PassMileage not read7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 860739881491
- AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
FailMileage not read1 repaired7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 737086302662
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Pass40,178 miles (+3)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 40,178 miles
- Test number
- 761413514820
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded
Fail40,175 miles (+318)2 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,175 miles
- Test number
- 875298160314
- MajorFront Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded
Pass39,857 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 39,857 miles
- Test number
- 109205599411
- AdvisoryFront All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-Frame damaged
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail39,857 miles (+2,305)3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,857 miles
- Test number
- 312221408049
- MajorRear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryFront All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-Frame damaged
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass37,552 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2019
- Odometer
- 37,552 miles
- Test number
- 409763152885
- AdvisoryFront registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisorySuggest new wiper blades
Fail37,552 miles (+2,903)1 failure10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,552 miles
- Test number
- 223728840215
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre wall has a cut
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisorySuggest new wiper blades
Pass34,649 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 34,649 miles
- Test number
- 437677484033
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail34,649 miles (+1,697)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 34,649 miles
- Test number
- 818391011376
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass32,952 miles (+830)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 32,952 miles
- Test number
- 191173529453
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear nail in tyre inner edge
- AdvisoryRear wiper worn
Pass32,122 miles (+18)5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 32,122 miles
- Test number
- 209239234332
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteOfffside lower body trim is damaged
- NoteOffside rear tyre perishing
Fail32,104 miles (+1,927)2 dangerous5 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,104 miles
- Test number
- 756148834349
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- DangerousOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteOfffside lower body trim is damaged
- NoteOffside rear tyre perishing
Pass30,177 miles (+1,913)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 30,177 miles
- Test number
- 537504623302
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,264 miles (+1,383)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 28,264 miles
- Test number
- 376494232387
- NoteBoth rear tyres starting to crack in treads allround.
- NoteO/S outer doorsill plastic cover damaged and jacking point rubber missing
Pass26,881 miles (+1,618)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 26,881 miles
- Test number
- 909212431397
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,263 miles (+2,940)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 25,263 miles
- Test number
- 511413010310
- NoteRear no plate deteriorating.
- NoteUndershields fitted front and rear.
Pass22,323 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 22,323 miles
- Test number
- 712646219301
- AdvisoryOffside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Fail22,323 miles (+895)1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 22,323 miles
- Test number
- 922776119365
- DangerousHeadlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass21,428 miles (+975)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 21,428 miles
- Test number
- 462846018443
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Fail20,453 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 20,453 miles
- Test number
- 303021637384
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass20,453 miles (+2,854)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 20,453 miles
- Test number
- 790891337382
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,599 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 17,599 miles
- Test number
- 464140526336
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y296 OEL
- Does Y296 OEL currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y296 OEL expired on 26 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y296 OEL?
- The MOT on Y296 OEL expired on 26 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y296 OEL done?
- Y296 OEL was recorded at 41,443 miles at its MOT on 27 Feb 2023, an average of 1,464 miles a year.
- Has Y296 OEL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y296 OEL has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Nov 2021.
- Has the mileage on Y296 OEL 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 Y296 OEL find?
- Y296 OEL passed its latest MOT on 27 Feb 2023 with 9 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material fronts and rears; engine management lamp illuminated - vehicle registered before 01/07/2003; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 6 more.
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