Mercedes-Benz A-Class
Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,498 cc
L13 RCWMOT history
L13 RCW is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 21 Oct 2005. Its MOT expired on 3 Dec 2024 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 135,935 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Nov 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 3 Dec 2024
- Mileage
- 135,935 mi
- At MOT on 28 Nov 2023
- MOT tests
- 23
- 16 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 5,891 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L13 RCW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- A-Class
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,498 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 21 Oct 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 3 Dec 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Nov 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
L13 RCW was last recorded at 135,935 miles on 28 Nov 2023, 1,311 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Nov 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 134,624 miles · 30 Nov 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 1,311 miles
- Average per year
- 5,891 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 135,935 miles
- 2022 – 134,624 miles
- 2021 – 132,470 miles
- 2020 – 131,059 miles
- 2019 – 128,848 miles
- 2018 – 126,715 miles
- 2017 – 122,823 miles
- 2016 – 116,586 miles
- 2015 – 110,674 miles
- 2013 – 99,912 miles
- 2012 – 96,485 miles
- 2011 – 86,914 miles
- 2010 – 71,122 miles
- 2009 – 58,025 miles
- 2008 – 47,141 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass135,935 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2016
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023
Full MOT history
23 tests since 1 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass135,935 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 135,935 miles
- Test number
- 736520757026
No defects or advisories recorded.
FailMileage not read1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 900455198939
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Pass134,624 miles (+2,154)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 134,624 miles
- Test number
- 434205919119
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Pass132,470 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 132,470 miles
- Test number
- 710693363084
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail132,470 miles (+1,411)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,470 miles
- Test number
- 978569693262
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Pass131,059 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 131,059 miles
- Test number
- 846177096925
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail131,059 miles (+2,211)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,059 miles
- Test number
- 152869082832
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass128,848 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 128,848 miles
- Test number
- 333397911601
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail128,848 miles (+2,133)6 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,848 miles
- Test number
- 542604293113
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Pass126,715 miles (+3,892)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 126,715 miles
- Test number
- 851242020123
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass122,823 miles (+6,237)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 122,823 miles
- Test number
- 479805911000
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass116,586 miles (+163)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 116,586 miles
- Test number
- 204484697761
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail116,423 miles (+5,749)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,423 miles
- Test number
- 486355988794
- FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass110,674 miles (+5,323)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 110,674 miles
- Test number
- 892218573223
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass105,351 miles (+14)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 105,351 miles
- Test number
- 445915505077
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail105,337 miles (+5,425)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,337 miles
- Test number
- 635282005001
- FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass99,912 miles (+3,427)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 99,912 miles
- Test number
- 278654753331
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass96,485 miles (+9,571)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 96,485 miles
- Test number
- 436290802400
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,914 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 86,914 miles
- Test number
- 257194301307
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail86,914 miles (+15,792)3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,914 miles
- Test number
- 688364001396
- Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass71,122 miles (+13,097)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 71,122 miles
- Test number
- 141808700346
- AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass58,025 miles (+10,884)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 58,025 miles
- Test number
- 254494709327
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,141 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 47,141 miles
- Test number
- 584906408312
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L13 RCW
- Does L13 RCW currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L13 RCW expired on 3 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L13 RCW?
- The MOT on L13 RCW expired on 3 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L13 RCW done?
- L13 RCW was recorded at 135,935 miles at its MOT on 28 Nov 2023, an average of 5,891 miles a year.
- Has L13 RCW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L13 RCW has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Nov 2023.
- Has the mileage on L13 RCW 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 RCW find?
- L13 RCW passed its latest MOT on 28 Nov 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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