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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Red · Petrol · 2006 · 1,498 cc

Y2 VAOMOT history

Y2 VAO is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 12 Dec 2006. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 93,229 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2026.

Y2 VAO red Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Jan 2027
Mileage
93,229 mi
At MOT on 7 Jan 2026
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,390 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y2 VAO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
12 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y2 VAO was last recorded at 93,229 miles on 7 Jan 2026, 4,464 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,765 miles · 13 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
4,464 miles
Average per year
5,390 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 93,229 miles
  • 2025 – 88,765 miles
  • 2024 – 83,776 miles
  • 2023 – 76,467 miles
  • 2022 – 70,968 miles
  • 2021 – 63,200 miles
  • 2019 – 59,133 miles
  • 2018 – 44,520 miles
  • 2017 – 38,307 miles
  • 2015 – 32,087 miles
  • 2014 – 25,808 miles
  • 2013 – 15,199 miles
  • 2012 – 11,893 miles
  • 2011 – 9,191 miles
  • 2010 – 8,377 miles
  • 2009 – 6,438 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,229 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Shields limiting inspection

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

20 tests since 1 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,229 miles (+4,464)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    93,229 miles
    Test number
    329300027648
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  2. Pass88,765 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    88,765 miles
    Test number
    510357764271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail88,765 miles (+4,989)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,765 miles
    Test number
    335832872610
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass83,776 miles (+7,309)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    83,776 miles
    Test number
    899056481806
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryShields limiting inspection
  5. Pass76,467 miles (+41)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    76,467 miles
    Test number
    699152895884
    • AdvisoryShields limiting inspection
  6. Fail76,426 miles (+5,458)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,426 miles
    Test number
    801354608399
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryShields limiting inspection
  7. Pass70,968 miles (+7,768)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    70,968 miles
    Test number
    675057592053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass63,200 miles (+4,067)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    63,200 miles
    Test number
    290610299055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass59,133 miles (+3,886)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    59,133 miles
    Test number
    500759980944
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  10. Pass55,247 miles (+2,185)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    55,247 miles
    Test number
    253596041609

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail53,062 miles (+8,542)1 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,062 miles
    Test number
    951743629004
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  12. Pass44,520 miles (+6,213)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    44,520 miles
    Test number
    314706425019
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  13. Pass38,307 miles (+6,220)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    38,307 miles
    Test number
    416729392911

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass32,087 miles (+6,279)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    32,087 miles
    Test number
    159924836009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass25,808 miles (+10,609)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    25,808 miles
    Test number
    257900634363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass15,199 miles (+3,306)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    15,199 miles
    Test number
    738654223343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass11,893 miles (+2,702)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    11,893 miles
    Test number
    647430442356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass9,191 miles (+814)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    9,191 miles
    Test number
    668176641337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass8,377 miles (+1,939)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    8,377 miles
    Test number
    724834840365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass6,438 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    6,438 miles
    Test number
    171175039314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y2 VAO

Does Y2 VAO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y2 VAO is valid until 12 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y2 VAO?
The MOT on Y2 VAO is valid until 12 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y2 VAO done?
Y2 VAO was recorded at 93,229 miles at its MOT on 7 Jan 2026, an average of 5,390 miles a year.
Has Y2 VAO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y2 VAO has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on Y2 VAO 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 Y2 VAO find?
Y2 VAO passed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated.

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