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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,689 cc

Y31 JBBMOT history

Y31 JBB is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 8 Feb 2011. Its MOT is valid until 4 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 119,833 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Dec 2025.

Y31 JBB black Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Dec 2026
Mileage
119,833 mi
At MOT on 5 Dec 2025
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,910 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y31 JBB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,689 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
8 Feb 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y31 JBB was last recorded at 119,833 miles on 5 Dec 2025, 3,822 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,011 miles · 28 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
3,822 miles
Average per year
6,910 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 119,833 miles
  • 2024 – 116,011 miles
  • 2023 – 112,171 miles
  • 2022 – 109,813 miles
  • 2020 – 106,884 miles
  • 2019 – 102,402 miles
  • 2017 – 86,479 miles
  • 2016 – 70,768 miles
  • 2015 – 55,048 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,833 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

16 tests since 5 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,833 miles (+3,822)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    119,833 miles
    Test number
    900002911747
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Pass116,011 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    116,011 miles
    Test number
    491139239379
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Fail116,011 miles (+3,840)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,011 miles
    Test number
    503211265667
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Pass112,171 miles (+43)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    112,171 miles
    Test number
    298392145748
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  5. Fail112,128 miles (+2,315)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,128 miles
    Test number
    442381402620
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  6. Pass109,813 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    109,813 miles
    Test number
    200319760985

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail109,813 miles (+1,017)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,813 miles
    Test number
    333108308852
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  8. Pass108,796 miles (+1,912)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    108,796 miles
    Test number
    398803454381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass106,884 miles (+4,482)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    106,884 miles
    Test number
    739985034077
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass102,402 miles (+4,358)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    102,402 miles
    Test number
    274702999537
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass98,044 miles (+11,565)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    98,044 miles
    Test number
    972679317508

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass86,479 miles (+15,711)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    86,479 miles
    Test number
    175496065072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass70,768 miles (+15,720)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    70,768 miles
    Test number
    330147944290
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both strong advise (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted preventing through inspection of under vehicle components
  14. Pass55,048 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    55,048 miles
    Test number
    946682023073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail55,048 miles (+10,639)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,048 miles
    Test number
    537554875807
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
  16. Pass44,409 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    44,409 miles
    Test number
    389435605029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y31 JBB

Does Y31 JBB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y31 JBB is valid until 4 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y31 JBB?
The MOT on Y31 JBB is valid until 4 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y31 JBB done?
Y31 JBB was recorded at 119,833 miles at its MOT on 5 Dec 2025, an average of 6,910 miles a year.
Has Y31 JBB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y31 JBB has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on Y31 JBB 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 Y31 JBB find?
Y31 JBB passed its latest MOT on 5 Dec 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 1 more.

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