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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,397 cc

Y297 ACVMOT history

Y297 ACV is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 8 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 20 Jun 2024 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 92,269 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jun 2023.

Y297 ACV silver Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 20 Jun 2024
Mileage
92,269 mi
At MOT on 21 Jun 2022
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,709 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y297 ACV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,397 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
8 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Jun 2024
Latest MOT test
20 Jun 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y297 ACV was last recorded at 92,269 miles on 21 Jun 2022, 2,648 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Apr 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,621 miles · 29 Apr 2021
Between the last two tests
2,648 miles
Average per year
4,709 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 92,269 miles
  • 2021 – 89,621 miles
  • 2020 – 87,268 miles
  • 2019 – 84,614 miles
  • 2018 – 82,022 miles
  • 2017 – 78,799 miles
  • 2016 – 74,352 miles
  • 2015 – 68,332 miles
  • 2014 – 65,886 miles
  • 2013 – 56,696 miles
  • 2012 – 49,060 miles
  • 2011 – 36,951 miles
  • 2010 – 32,002 miles
  • 2009 – 28,122 miles
  • 2008 – 23,340 miles
  • 2007 – 19,025 miles
  • 2006 – 15,454 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2016

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. PassMileage not read3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    592467111714
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass92,269 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    92,269 miles
    Test number
    892086124200
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  3. Fail92,269 miles (+2,648)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,269 miles
    Test number
    259149505699
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass89,621 miles (+2,353)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    89,621 miles
    Test number
    649320736833
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension wax oiled

  5. Pass87,268 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    87,268 miles
    Test number
    269096107808
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Fail87,268 miles (+2,654)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,268 miles
    Test number
    972458283769
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass84,614 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    84,614 miles
    Test number
    493558898315
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust bracket corroded

  8. Fail84,614 miles (+2,592)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,614 miles
    Test number
    641537123035
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust bracket corroded

  9. Pass82,022 miles (+42)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    82,022 miles
    Test number
    496795647434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail81,980 miles (+3,181)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,980 miles
    Test number
    270509975743
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  11. Pass78,799 miles (+22)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    78,799 miles
    Test number
    147194810777
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  12. Fail78,777 miles (+4,425)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,777 miles
    Test number
    535065691433
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  13. Pass74,352 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    74,352 miles
    Test number
    926964104102
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail74,348 miles (+6,016)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,348 miles
    Test number
    242212332786
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass68,332 miles (+2,446)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    68,332 miles
    Test number
    558149225030
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  16. Pass65,886 miles (+9,190)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    65,886 miles
    Test number
    337326854076
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteTemporary fuel cap fitted
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteEngine noise
    • NoteSill covers fitted

  17. Pass56,696 miles (+7,636)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    56,696 miles
    Test number
    358407133095
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteSlight crack n/s/f mirror glass

  18. Pass49,060 miles (+12,109)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    49,060 miles
    Test number
    297581852056
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass36,951 miles (+4,949)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    36,951 miles
    Test number
    965462351001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass32,002 miles (+3,880)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    32,002 miles
    Test number
    663868140004
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  21. Pass28,122 miles (+4,782)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    28,122 miles
    Test number
    510206459042
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  22. Pass23,340 miles (+4,315)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    23,340 miles
    Test number
    840063058086
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront brake pads lowish 3-4mm

  23. Pass19,025 miles (+3,571)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    19,025 miles
    Test number
    781916647052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass15,454 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    15,454 miles
    Test number
    203948256021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y297 ACV

Does Y297 ACV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y297 ACV expired on 20 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y297 ACV?
The MOT on Y297 ACV expired on 20 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y297 ACV done?
Y297 ACV was recorded at 92,269 miles at its MOT on 21 Jun 2022, an average of 4,709 miles a year.
Has Y297 ACV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y297 ACV has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on Y297 ACV 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 Y297 ACV find?
Y297 ACV passed its latest MOT on 20 Jun 2023 with 3 advisories: integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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