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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Black · Diesel · 2007 · 1,992 cc

K18 LLHMOT history

K18 LLH is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 23 Mar 2007. Its MOT expired on 5 Feb 2024 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 165,493 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Feb 2023.

K18 LLH black Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 5 Feb 2024
Mileage
165,493 mi
At MOT on 6 Feb 2023
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
10,519 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K18 LLH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,992 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
23 Mar 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
6 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

K18 LLH was last recorded at 165,493 miles on 6 Feb 2023, 1,274 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 May 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
164,219 miles · 3 May 2022
Between the last two tests
1,274 miles
Average per year
10,519 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 165,493 miles
  • 2022 – 164,219 miles
  • 2021 – 160,786 miles
  • 2020 – 147,557 miles
  • 2019 – 129,395 miles
  • 2018 – 114,765 miles
  • 2017 – 100,718 miles
  • 2016 – 87,137 miles
  • 2014 – 79,280 miles
  • 2013 – 68,663 miles
  • 2012 – 56,023 miles
  • 2011 – 42,970 miles
  • 2010 – 32,393 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,493 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both side (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

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.

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

17 tests since 25 Feb 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass165,493 miles (+1,274)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    165,493 miles
    Test number
    485564712400
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both side (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded
  2. Pass164,219 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2023
    Odometer
    164,219 miles
    Test number
    443877415625
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust middle box slily leaks
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. Fail164,219 miles (+3,433)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,219 miles
    Test number
    266225482519
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Body pillar insecure (6.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust middle box slily leaks
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. Pass160,786 miles (+13,229)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    160,786 miles
    Test number
    545077215572
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. Pass147,557 miles (+50)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    147,557 miles
    Test number
    535469427672
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear nearside and offside wheel arch has corrosion
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency requirements only just met it would appear that the system needs adjustment or repair
  6. Fail147,507 miles (+18,112)2 dangerous3 major2 repaired1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,507 miles
    Test number
    865721528451
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has cracks (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear nearside and offside wheel arch has corrosion
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency requirements only just met it would appear that the system needs adjustment or repair
  7. Pass129,395 miles (+362)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    129,395 miles
    Test number
    491670304273
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  8. Fail129,033 miles (+14,268)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,033 miles
    Test number
    518551523296
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under-tray fitted not allow full inpsection on some components.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel
  9. Pass114,765 miles (+14,047)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    114,765 miles
    Test number
    121741077891
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Body has slight corrosion nearside and offside wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside headlamp has broken mounts
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
  10. Pass100,718 miles (+13,581)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    100,718 miles
    Test number
    669763596865

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass87,137 miles (+7,857)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    87,137 miles
    Test number
    413867262650

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass79,280 miles (+10,617)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    79,280 miles
    Test number
    199937534233
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  13. Pass68,663 miles (+12,640)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    68,663 miles
    Test number
    299315033234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass56,023 miles (+13,053)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    56,023 miles
    Test number
    278804132276
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  15. Pass42,970 miles (+10,577)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    42,970 miles
    Test number
    376502941221
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass32,393 miles (+3,092)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    32,393 miles
    Test number
    621085940252
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly worn
  17. Pass29,301 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    29,301 miles
    Test number
    783626050034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K18 LLH

Does K18 LLH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K18 LLH expired on 5 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K18 LLH?
The MOT on K18 LLH expired on 5 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K18 LLH done?
K18 LLH was recorded at 165,493 miles at its MOT on 6 Feb 2023, an average of 10,519 miles a year.
Has K18 LLH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K18 LLH has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 3 May 2022.
Has the mileage on K18 LLH 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 K18 LLH find?
K18 LLH passed its latest MOT on 6 Feb 2023 with 3 advisories: rear coil spring corroded both side; rear shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both side; rear exhaust corroded.

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