Mercedes-Benz A-Class
Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,397 cc
Y894 VBEMOT history
Y894 VBE is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 15 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 1 Feb 2024 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 86,278 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jan 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 1 Feb 2024
- Mileage
- 86,278 mi
- At MOT on 24 Jan 2024
- MOT tests
- 29
- 18 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 3,165 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y894 VBE
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- A-Class
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,397 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 15 Mar 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 1 Feb 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Jan 2024 (Fail)
Mileage history
Y894 VBE was last recorded at 86,278 miles on 24 Jan 2024, 402 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Feb 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 85,876 miles · 2 Feb 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 402 miles
- Average per year
- 3,165 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 86,278 miles
- 2023 – 85,876 miles
- 2022 – 85,421 miles
- 2021 – 83,324 miles
- 2020 – 80,499 miles
- 2019 – 78,029 miles
- 2018 – 76,266 miles
- 2017 – 73,919 miles
- 2016 – 71,292 miles
- 2015 – 67,338 miles
- 2014 – 62,525 miles
- 2013 – 58,103 miles
- 2012 – 53,601 miles
- 2011 – 49,111 miles
- 2010 – 44,761 miles
- 2009 – 42,093 miles
- 2008 – 38,249 miles
- 2007 – 34,061 miles
- 2006 – 29,694 miles
What the latest MOT found
Fail86,278 miles
- MajorBrake performance unable to be tested Due to severe corrosion OSR Suspension mounting (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer and Inner sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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.
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor4 MOTs, 2021–2022
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault
Major3 MOTs, 2021–2023
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
29 tests since 9 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail86,278 miles (+402)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,278 miles
- Test number
- 672690987332
- MajorBrake performance unable to be tested Due to severe corrosion OSR Suspension mounting (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer and Inner sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass85,876 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 85,876 miles
- Test number
- 272487403878
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail85,871 miles (+450)3 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,871 miles
- Test number
- 330608399975
- MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryEML on
Pass85,421 miles (+7)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 85,421 miles
- Test number
- 169974625119
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail85,414 miles (+2,090)1 dangerous3 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,414 miles
- Test number
- 920991364683
- DangerousOffside Rear Other passenger door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass83,324 miles (+8)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 83,324 miles
- Test number
- 540894220024
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Fail83,316 miles (+2,817)3 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,316 miles
- Test number
- 837853396800
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass80,499 miles (+16)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 80,499 miles
- Test number
- 576492656394
- AdvisoryExhaust rear silencer corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail80,483 miles (+2,454)2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,483 miles
- Test number
- 139692471000
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust rear silencer corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass78,029 miles (+1,763)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 78,029 miles
- Test number
- 171782479226
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust starting to deteriorate.
- AdvisoryEngine light on.
- AdvisoryNearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured wing indicator. (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Direction indicator slightly discoloured Wing indicator. (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Pass76,266 miles (+2,347)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 76,266 miles
- Test number
- 356956745682
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass73,919 miles (+55)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 73,919 miles
- Test number
- 651581148737
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail73,864 miles (+2,572)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,864 miles
- Test number
- 297851404446
- FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Pass71,292 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 71,292 miles
- Test number
- 205163329735
- AdvisoryExhaust poor
- AdvisorySide repeaters colour
Fail71,292 miles (+3,954)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,292 miles
- Test number
- 950146564790
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded feed to brake (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded feed to brake (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryExhaust poor
- AdvisorySide repeaters colour
Pass67,338 miles (+18)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 67,338 miles
- Test number
- 185930625425
- NoteBrake pipes starting to corrode
- NoteExhaust corrodeing
Fail67,320 miles (+4,795)1 failure2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,320 miles
- Test number
- 339679615085
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- NoteBrake pipes starting to corrode
- NoteExhaust corrodeing
Pass62,525 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 62,525 miles
- Test number
- 685987614017
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail62,525 miles (+4,422)2 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,525 miles
- Test number
- 637487414099
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass58,103 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 58,103 miles
- Test number
- 897338703013
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail58,102 miles (+4,501)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,102 miles
- Test number
- 288708403046
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass53,601 miles (+4,490)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 53,601 miles
- Test number
- 618182112040
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,111 miles (+4,350)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 49,111 miles
- Test number
- 758915111046
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,761 miles (+2,668)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 44,761 miles
- Test number
- 374282520065
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,093 miles (+3,844)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 42,093 miles
- Test number
- 172319269415
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,249 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 38,249 miles
- Test number
- 234511878030
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail38,249 miles (+4,188)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,249 miles
- Test number
- 591790278086
- FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Pass34,061 miles (+4,367)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 34,061 miles
- Test number
- 983667067028
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,694 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 29,694 miles
- Test number
- 183798066442
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about Y894 VBE
- Does Y894 VBE currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y894 VBE expired on 1 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y894 VBE?
- The MOT on Y894 VBE expired on 1 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y894 VBE done?
- Y894 VBE was recorded at 86,278 miles at its MOT on 24 Jan 2024, an average of 3,165 miles a year.
- Has Y894 VBE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y894 VBE has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jan 2024.
- Has the mileage on Y894 VBE 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 Y894 VBE find?
- Y894 VBE failed its latest MOT on 24 Jan 2024 with 3 major defects and 2 advisories: brake performance unable to be tested due to severe corrosion osr suspension mounting; nearside rear outer suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill; offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer and inner sill corroded, and 2 more.
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