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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Silver · Diesel · 2001 · 1,689 cc

Y39 JHCMOT history

Y39 JHC is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 29 Jun 2001. Its MOT expired on 3 Aug 2024 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 78,603 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jul 2023.

Y39 JHC silver Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz A-Class, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 3 Aug 2024
Mileage
78,603 mi
At MOT on 27 Jul 2023
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,088 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y39 JHC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,689 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
29 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
27 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y39 JHC was last recorded at 78,603 miles on 27 Jul 2023, 5,714 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,889 miles · 29 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
5,714 miles
Average per year
3,088 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 78,603 miles
  • 2022 – 72,889 miles
  • 2021 – 70,266 miles
  • 2020 – 68,836 miles
  • 2019 – 66,974 miles
  • 2018 – 64,767 miles
  • 2017 – 62,065 miles
  • 2016 – 57,919 miles
  • 2015 – 55,351 miles
  • 2014 – 52,753 miles
  • 2013 – 50,010 miles
  • 2012 – 47,403 miles
  • 2011 – 43,442 miles
  • 2010 – 39,990 miles
  • 2009 – 36,625 miles
  • 2008 – 32,011 miles
  • 2007 – 27,997 miles
  • 2006 – 25,147 miles
  • 2005 – 22,744 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,603 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryAdvise; Rear silencer in poor condition.
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded [at both sides] (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 23 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,603 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    78,603 miles
    Test number
    724343951082
    • AdvisoryAdvise; Rear silencer in poor condition.
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded [at both sides] (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail78,603 miles (+5,714)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,603 miles
    Test number
    607274238582
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAdvise; Rear silencer in poor condition.
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded [at both sides] (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass72,889 miles (+2,623)3 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    72,889 miles
    Test number
    913034186964
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass70,266 miles1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    70,266 miles
    Test number
    105953877632
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corrosion (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail70,266 miles (+1,430)1 dangerous1 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,266 miles
    Test number
    856536246621
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corrosion (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass68,836 miles (+1,862)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    68,836 miles
    Test number
    796772612018
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL BRAKE DISCS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight blow and corrosion on exhaust system

  7. Pass66,974 miles (+2,207)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    66,974 miles
    Test number
    711909094000
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside wiper blade splitting
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  8. Pass64,767 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    64,767 miles
    Test number
    149535784354
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged perished and cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

  9. Fail64,767 miles (+2,702)5 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,767 miles
    Test number
    882826660693
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged perished and cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

  10. Pass62,065 miles (+4,146)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    62,065 miles
    Test number
    369697829782

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass57,919 miles (+2,568)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    57,919 miles
    Test number
    172920197334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass55,351 miles (+2,598)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    55,351 miles
    Test number
    238540295415
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteExhaust deteriorated

  13. Pass52,753 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    52,753 miles
    Test number
    676502594125
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Fail52,751 miles (+2,741)2 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,751 miles
    Test number
    898772394115
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass50,010 miles (+2,607)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    50,010 miles
    Test number
    678682093119
    • NoteO/S/R Tyre wearing on inner edge.

  16. Pass47,403 miles (+3,961)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    47,403 miles
    Test number
    226421392166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass43,442 miles (+3,452)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    43,442 miles
    Test number
    246380391158
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  18. Pass39,990 miles (+3,365)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    39,990 miles
    Test number
    833328980123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass36,625 miles (+4,614)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    36,625 miles
    Test number
    212805999410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass32,011 miles (+20)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    32,011 miles
    Test number
    553764298171
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wearing inner edge
    • NoteRear tyre walls cracking

  21. Fail31,991 miles (+3,994)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,991 miles
    Test number
    763832598162
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wearing inner edge
    • NoteRear tyre walls cracking

  22. Pass27,997 miles (+2,850)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    27,997 miles
    Test number
    642934297181
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteRear coil spring bottom cups corroding
    • NoteUnder trays

  23. Pass25,147 miles (+2,403)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    25,147 miles
    Test number
    933302896133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass22,744 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    22,744 miles
    Test number
    582294575188
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about Y39 JHC

Does Y39 JHC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y39 JHC expired on 3 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y39 JHC?
The MOT on Y39 JHC expired on 3 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y39 JHC done?
Y39 JHC was recorded at 78,603 miles at its MOT on 27 Jul 2023, an average of 3,088 miles a year.
Has Y39 JHC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y39 JHC has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on Y39 JHC 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 Y39 JHC find?
Y39 JHC passed its latest MOT on 27 Jul 2023 with 2 advisories: advise; rear silencer in poor condition.; rear coil spring corroded [at both sides].

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