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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Grey · Diesel · 2001 · 1,689 cc

Y896 PCHMOT history

Y896 PCH is a grey diesel Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 1 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 24 Nov 2021 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 125,772 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Nov 2021.

Y896 PCH grey Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 24 Nov 2021
Mileage
125,772 mi
At MOT on 9 Nov 2021
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,792 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y896 PCH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,689 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Nov 2021
Latest MOT test
9 Nov 2021 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y896 PCH was last recorded at 125,772 miles on 9 Nov 2021, 464 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Nov 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,308 miles · 20 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
464 miles
Average per year
3,792 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 125,772 miles
  • 2020 – 125,308 miles
  • 2019 – 124,540 miles
  • 2018 – 123,043 miles
  • 2017 – 120,504 miles
  • 2016 – 117,505 miles
  • 2015 – 114,251 miles
  • 2014 – 112,200 miles
  • 2013 – 108,943 miles
  • 2011 – 103,814 miles
  • 2010 – 95,740 miles
  • 2009 – 88,985 miles
  • 2008 – 82,958 miles
  • 2007 – 76,025 miles
  • 2006 – 67,218 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail125,772 miles
  • MajorFront Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
  • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT failures 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 Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2009

Full MOT history

20 tests since 1 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail125,772 miles (+464)9 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,772 miles
    Test number
    130011968317
    • MajorFront Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass125,308 miles (+768)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    125,308 miles
    Test number
    103721504685

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass124,540 miles (+1,497)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    124,540 miles
    Test number
    469906924085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass123,043 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    123,043 miles
    Test number
    850179412283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail123,043 miles (+2,539)9 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,043 miles
    Test number
    575698057923
    • MajorNearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass120,504 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    120,504 miles
    Test number
    771669783699

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail120,504 miles (+2,999)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,504 miles
    Test number
    295669110520
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  8. Pass117,505 miles (+3,254)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    117,505 miles
    Test number
    568513827924

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass114,251 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2016
    Odometer
    114,251 miles
    Test number
    229288345171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail114,251 miles (+2,051)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,251 miles
    Test number
    996797345162
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass112,200 miles (+3,257)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2015
    Odometer
    112,200 miles
    Test number
    645809824152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass108,943 miles (+5,129)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    108,943 miles
    Test number
    276784413112
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  13. Pass103,814 miles (+8,074)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    103,814 miles
    Test number
    426343131388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass95,740 miles (+6,755)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    95,740 miles
    Test number
    324707730429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass88,985 miles (+6,027)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    88,985 miles
    Test number
    491628099134
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Fail82,958 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,958 miles
    Test number
    600011098182
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  17. Pass82,958 miles (+6,933)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    82,958 miles
    Test number
    951821998181
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  18. Fail76,025 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,025 miles
    Test number
    221352267464
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  19. Pass76,025 miles (+8,807)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    76,025 miles
    Test number
    264142067167
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  20. Pass67,218 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2007
    Odometer
    67,218 miles
    Test number
    863772556144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y896 PCH

Does Y896 PCH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y896 PCH expired on 24 Nov 2021, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y896 PCH?
The MOT on Y896 PCH expired on 24 Nov 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y896 PCH done?
Y896 PCH was recorded at 125,772 miles at its MOT on 9 Nov 2021, an average of 3,792 miles a year.
Has Y896 PCH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y896 PCH has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on Y896 PCH 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 Y896 PCH find?
Y896 PCH failed its latest MOT on 9 Nov 2021 with 9 major defects, 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: front electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault; front windscreen washer not working; nearside front brake pipe excessively corroded, and 11 more.

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