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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Grey · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

Y886 FBWMOT history

Y886 FBW is a grey petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 30 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 5 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 50,353 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jan 2026.

Y886 FBW grey Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Feb 2027
Mileage
50,353 mi
At MOT on 4 Feb 2021
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,354 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y886 FBW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
30 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y886 FBW was last recorded at 50,353 miles on 4 Feb 2021, 1,493 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Feb 2020.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 6 Feb 2019: 47,411 miles, lower than 47,741 miles on 4 Feb 2019.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
48,860 miles · 5 Feb 2020
Between the last two tests
1,493 miles
Average per year
2,354 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 50,353 miles
  • 2020 – 48,860 miles
  • 2019 – 47,411 miles
  • 2018 – 45,383 miles
  • 2017 – 43,662 miles
  • 2016 – 41,896 miles
  • 2015 – 40,001 miles
  • 2014 – 37,155 miles
  • 2013 – 34,609 miles
  • 2012 – 31,940 miles
  • 2011 – 29,151 miles
  • 2010 – 26,808 miles
  • 2009 – 24,821 miles
  • 2008 – 22,344 miles
  • 2007 – 19,330 miles
  • 2006 – 15,343 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

Full MOT history

31 tests since 22 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    786498652089
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    257156555427
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  3. FailMileage not read1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    352206269126
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  4. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    313303017199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. PassMileage not read5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    702860613845
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    526545475625
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. FailMileage not read1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    732255384722
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass50,353 miles (+1,493)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    50,353 miles
    Test number
    668261266922
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass48,860 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    48,860 miles
    Test number
    160639208409
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail48,860 miles (+1,449)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,860 miles
    Test number
    982183786624
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass47,411 miles (-330)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    47,411 miles
    Test number
    388937804653

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail47,741 miles (+2,358)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,741 miles
    Test number
    171644015261
    • MajorDipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams selecter (4.1.3 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass45,383 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    45,383 miles
    Test number
    693085711192
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Fail45,383 miles (+1,721)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,383 miles
    Test number
    184561421943
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Pass43,662 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    43,662 miles
    Test number
    912603561030
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail43,662 miles (+1,766)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,662 miles
    Test number
    133024255926
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass41,896 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    41,896 miles
    Test number
    532563497383
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail41,896 miles (+1,895)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,896 miles
    Test number
    498067679266
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass40,001 miles (+2,846)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    40,001 miles
    Test number
    668625235009
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  20. Pass37,155 miles (+2,546)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    37,155 miles
    Test number
    566355834096
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  21. Pass34,609 miles (+2,669)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    34,609 miles
    Test number
    269592833087
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  22. Pass31,940 miles (+2,789)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    31,940 miles
    Test number
    505793822061
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  23. Pass29,151 miles (+2,343)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    29,151 miles
    Test number
    567535831050
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  24. Pass26,808 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    26,808 miles
    Test number
    411447230060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail26,808 miles (+1,987)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,808 miles
    Test number
    280917130010
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  26. Pass24,821 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    24,821 miles
    Test number
    713619079096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail24,821 miles (+2,477)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,821 miles
    Test number
    814068679027
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  28. Pass22,344 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    22,344 miles
    Test number
    360450688080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail22,344 miles (+3,014)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,344 miles
    Test number
    250149178016
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  30. Pass19,330 miles (+3,987)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    19,330 miles
    Test number
    211775487002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass15,343 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    15,343 miles
    Test number
    631771886054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y886 FBW

Does Y886 FBW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y886 FBW is valid until 5 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y886 FBW?
The MOT on Y886 FBW is valid until 5 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y886 FBW done?
Y886 FBW was recorded at 50,353 miles at its MOT on 4 Feb 2021, an average of 2,354 miles a year.
Has Y886 FBW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y886 FBW has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on Y886 FBW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 6 Feb 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y886 FBW find?
Y886 FBW passed its latest MOT on 8 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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