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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Grey · Petrol · 2001 · 1,397 cc

Y872 VLKMOT history

Y872 VLK is a grey petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 20 Aug 2001. Its MOT expired on 30 Jul 2025 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 66,904 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jul 2024.

Y872 VLK grey Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 30 Jul 2025
Mileage
66,904 mi
At MOT on 30 Jul 2024
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,066 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y872 VLK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,397 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
20 Aug 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
30 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y872 VLK was last recorded at 66,904 miles on 30 Jul 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,904 miles · 29 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,066 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 66,904 miles
  • 2023 – 64,999 miles
  • 2022 – 62,438 miles
  • 2021 – 61,690 miles
  • 2020 – 61,344 miles
  • 2019 – 60,820 miles
  • 2018 – 60,035 miles
  • 2017 – 59,380 miles
  • 2016 – 58,539 miles
  • 2015 – 57,524 miles
  • 2014 – 56,588 miles
  • 2013 – 55,335 miles
  • 2012 – 53,969 miles
  • 2011 – 52,387 miles
  • 2009 – 45,122 miles
  • 2008 – 42,196 miles
  • 2007 – 37,168 miles
  • 2006 – 31,727 miles
  • 2005 – 27,717 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,904 miles
  • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush strut top mount (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking,the shoulders more so

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

30 tests since 11 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass66,904 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    66,904 miles
    Test number
    615642393124
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush strut top mount (5.3.2 (c))

  2. Fail66,904 miles (+1,905)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,904 miles
    Test number
    149168074709
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi pipe through inner wing (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall to shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush strut top mount (5.3.2 (c))

  3. Pass64,999 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    64,999 miles
    Test number
    987616228612
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking,the shoulders more so (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail64,999 miles (+2,561)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,999 miles
    Test number
    495768469321
    • MajorFront Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp main beam switches on (4.4.3 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking,the shoulders more so (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass62,438 miles (+748)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    62,438 miles
    Test number
    176318139102
    • AdvisoryHeadlight dipped switch worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass61,690 miles (+346)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    61,690 miles
    Test number
    538634252345
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perished and close to 2mm wear markers
    • AdvisoryBoth head lamp lens's deteriorated not affecting beam image
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion under vehicle

  7. Pass61,344 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    61,344 miles
    Test number
    146190065598
    • AdvisoryFront steering column uj joints slight play.
    • AdvisoryFront sub frame corroding
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perishing and cracking no cords showing.
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres perishing and cracking no cords showing.
    • AdvisoryMetal power steering pipes corroding
    • AdvisoryUnder body corroding needs good oil spray.

  8. Fail61,344 miles (+524)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,344 miles
    Test number
    710451707569
    • Repaired at testExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront steering column uj joints slight play.
    • AdvisoryFront sub frame corroding
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perishing and cracking no cords showing.
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres perishing and cracking no cords showing.
    • AdvisoryMetal power steering pipes corroding
    • AdvisoryUnder body corroding needs good oil spray.

  9. Pass60,820 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    60,820 miles
    Test number
    244535366697
    • AdvisoryFront suf-frame corroding.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre badly perishing and cracking in tread
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre badly perishing and cracking in tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre badly perishing and cracking in tread
    • AdvisoryMetal power steering pipes starting to corrode.
    • AdvisorySteering column joints slight play.
    • AdvisoryUnder body corroding needs good oil spray before winter.

  10. Fail60,820 miles (+785)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,820 miles
    Test number
    866366213300
    • Repaired at testExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront suf-frame corroding.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre badly perishing and cracking in tread
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre badly perishing and cracking in tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre badly perishing and cracking in tread
    • AdvisoryMetal power steering pipes starting to corrode.
    • AdvisorySteering column joints slight play.
    • AdvisoryUnder body corroding needs good oil spray before winter.

  11. Pass60,035 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    60,035 miles
    Test number
    514285505164
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre cracking and perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre cracking and perishing
    • AdvisoryOil spray needed as under body corroding
    • AdvisorySteering rack pipes starting to corrode

  12. Fail60,034 miles (+654)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,034 miles
    Test number
    465166373027
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre cracking and perishing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wiper smearing but clears screen effectively
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre cracking and perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wiper smearing but clears screen effectively
    • AdvisoryOil spray needed as under body corroding
    • AdvisorySteering rack pipes starting to corrode

  13. Pass59,380 miles (+841)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    59,380 miles
    Test number
    614330758775
    • AdvisorySmall movement in steering ujs
    • AdvisoryUnder body corroding

  14. Pass58,539 miles (+1,015)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    58,539 miles
    Test number
    360241800598
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre perished and cracked
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre badly perished and cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn close to legal req of 1.6mm on edges and perished badly
    • AdvisoryBoth front metal brake pipes under wheel arches corroded
    • AdvisoryFront subframe corroded
    • AdvisorySlight movement in steering Colum uj's
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle covered in plastic trim

  15. Pass57,524 miles1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    57,524 miles
    Test number
    536330485162
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteNearside Rear tyre perishing
    • NoteOffside front tyre perishing
    • NoteOil spray needed as underbody corroding
    • NoteUnable to properly check underbody as plastic trims fitted

  16. Fail57,523 miles (+935)3 failures3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,523 miles
    Test number
    365820885137
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNearside Rear tyre perishing
    • NoteOffside front tyre perishing
    • NoteOil spray needed as underbody corroding
    • NoteUnable to properly check underbody as plastic trims fitted

  17. Pass56,588 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    56,588 miles
    Test number
    656110614219
    • NoteFront tyres starting to perish.
    • NoteGood oil spray needed

  18. Fail56,588 miles (+1,253)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,588 miles
    Test number
    777940214252
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteFront tyres starting to perish.
    • NoteGood oil spray needed

  19. Pass55,335 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    55,335 miles
    Test number
    187246703277
    • NoteExhaust box badly corroded around strap
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perished slightly
    • NoteSlight movement in steering uj assy

  20. Fail55,335 miles (+1,366)9 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,335 miles
    Test number
    825086003220
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteExhaust box badly corroded around strap
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perished slightly
    • NoteSlight movement in steering uj assy

  21. Fail53,969 miles4 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,969 miles
    Test number
    238319402253
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSlight movment in steering ujs system.

  22. Pass53,969 miles (+1,582)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    53,969 miles
    Test number
    519999902276
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSlight movment in steering ujs system.

  23. Pass52,387 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    52,387 miles
    Test number
    135073721263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    751802420227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass45,122 miles (+2,926)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    45,122 miles
    Test number
    490343529218
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

  26. Pass42,196 miles (+5,028)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    42,196 miles
    Test number
    312270038325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass37,168 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    37,168 miles
    Test number
    850001827263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail37,168 miles (+5,441)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,168 miles
    Test number
    422721527288
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  29. Pass31,727 miles (+4,010)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    31,727 miles
    Test number
    353223526452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass27,717 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    27,717 miles
    Test number
    704053925209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y872 VLK

Does Y872 VLK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y872 VLK expired on 30 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y872 VLK?
The MOT on Y872 VLK expired on 30 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y872 VLK done?
Y872 VLK was recorded at 66,904 miles at its MOT on 30 Jul 2024, an average of 2,066 miles a year.
Has Y872 VLK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y872 VLK has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on Y872 VLK 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 Y872 VLK find?
Y872 VLK passed its latest MOT on 30 Jul 2024 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: headlamp lens slightly defective both; offside front shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush strut top mount.

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