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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Silver · Petrol · 2011 · 1,689 cc

L13 GOVMOT history

L13 GOV is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 26 Jan 2011. Its MOT is valid until 26 Sept 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 95,724 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Sept 2026.

L13 GOV silver Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Sept 2027
Mileage
95,724 mi
At MOT on 23 Sept 2026
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,438 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L13 GOV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,689 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
26 Jan 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L13 GOV was last recorded at 95,724 miles on 23 Sept 2026, 5,506 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,218 miles · 4 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
5,506 miles
Average per year
5,438 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 95,724 miles
  • 2025 – 90,218 miles
  • 2024 – 86,404 miles
  • 2023 – 79,033 miles
  • 2022 – 73,112 miles
  • 2021 – 68,139 miles
  • 2020 – 63,575 miles
  • 2019 – 58,141 miles
  • 2018 – 57,914 miles
  • 2017 – 48,307 miles
  • 2016 – 42,815 miles
  • 2015 – 33,376 miles
  • 2014 – 26,659 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,724 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ( Inner edge. )

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

20 tests since 10 Jan 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,724 miles (+5,506)3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    95,724 miles
    Test number
    667661200792
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass90,218 miles (+3,814)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    90,218 miles
    Test number
    229551611385
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass86,404 miles (+7,371)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    86,404 miles
    Test number
    349097218649

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass79,033 miles (+5,921)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    79,033 miles
    Test number
    740686332371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass73,112 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    73,112 miles
    Test number
    615087198913
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail73,112 miles (+4,973)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,112 miles
    Test number
    428397824612
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass68,139 miles (+4,564)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    68,139 miles
    Test number
    809196300893
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Perished (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass63,575 miles (+71)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    63,575 miles
    Test number
    654219203066
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail63,504 miles (+5,363)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,504 miles
    Test number
    387357348013
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass58,141 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    58,141 miles
    Test number
    626865255289
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ( Inner edge. ) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail58,141 miles (+227)1 dangerous1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,141 miles
    Test number
    476303207651
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Rear inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ( Inner edge. ) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass57,914 miles (+2,483)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    57,914 miles
    Test number
    394813468154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass55,431 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    55,431 miles
    Test number
    753518532391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail55,431 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,431 miles
    Test number
    192508324253
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  15. Fail55,425 miles (+7,118)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,425 miles
    Test number
    283890880095
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear outer tyre wall small cut

  16. Pass48,307 miles (+5,492)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    48,307 miles
    Test number
    794789045977
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn heavily on edges and close to the legal limit
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre perished and worn close to legal limit

  17. Pass42,815 miles (+9,439)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    42,815 miles
    Test number
    220106148033
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre worn very low
    • AdvisoryTrims fitted to outersills and undersides

  18. Pass33,376 miles (+6,717)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    33,376 miles
    Test number
    145062115436
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass26,659 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    26,659 miles
    Test number
    125600914440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail26,659 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,659 miles
    Test number
    607990614082
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Questions about L13 GOV

Does L13 GOV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L13 GOV is valid until 26 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L13 GOV?
The MOT on L13 GOV is valid until 26 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L13 GOV done?
L13 GOV was recorded at 95,724 miles at its MOT on 23 Sept 2026, an average of 5,438 miles a year.
Has L13 GOV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L13 GOV has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on L13 GOV 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 L13 GOV find?
L13 GOV passed its latest MOT on 23 Sept 2026 with 3 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside headlamp lens slightly defective, and 4 more.

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