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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Red · Petrol · 2011 · 1,598 cc

L18 BHOMOT history

L18 BHO is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 15 Jun 2011. Its MOT expired on 11 Apr 2026 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 61,362 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Apr 2025.

L18 BHO red Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 11 Apr 2026
Mileage
61,362 mi
At MOT on 10 Apr 2025
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,628 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 BHO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
15 Jun 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 BHO was last recorded at 61,362 miles on 10 Apr 2025, 3,279 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
58,083 miles · 12 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
3,279 miles
Average per year
3,628 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 61,362 miles
  • 2024 – 58,083 miles
  • 2023 – 53,781 miles
  • 2022 – 50,181 miles
  • 2021 – 49,053 miles
  • 2020 – 10,787 miles
  • 2019 – 46,550 miles
  • 2018 – 41,662 miles
  • 2017 – 38,670 miles
  • 2016 – 34,707 miles
  • 2015 – 27,644 miles
  • 2014 – 22,212 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass61,362 miles
  • AdvisoryHandbrake lever has long travel
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Fog lamp lens broken
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Of front to rear corroding (1.1.11 (c))

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 wiper blade worn out

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Low tone horn not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

19 tests since 26 Jun 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass61,362 miles (+3,279)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    61,362 miles
    Test number
    937993483014
    • AdvisoryHandbrake lever has long travel
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fog lamp lens broken
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Of front to rear corroding (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass58,083 miles (+50)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    58,083 miles
    Test number
    401271236309
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly discoloured (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly discoloured (0.1 (b))

  3. Fail58,033 miles (+4,252)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,033 miles
    Test number
    854002125096
    • MajorReversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

  4. Pass53,781 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    53,781 miles
    Test number
    187835244413
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail53,781 miles (+3,600)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,781 miles
    Test number
    587651460208
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorReversing lamp switch does not operate automatically when reverse gear is selected (4.6.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass50,181 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    50,181 miles
    Test number
    120965068643
    • AdvisoryNearside Front jet washer slight misalignment
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail50,167 miles (+1,114)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,167 miles
    Test number
    941709642253
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195.5516 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front jet washer slight misalignment
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass49,053 miles (+3)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    49,053 miles
    Test number
    208518772800
    • AdvisoryLow tone horn not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade worn out

  9. Fail49,050 miles (+38,263)1 major2 repaired10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,050 miles
    Test number
    585931680382
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryLow tone horn not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade worn out

  10. Pass10,787 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    10,787 miles
    Test number
    153128164782
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Fail48,280 miles (+1,730)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,280 miles
    Test number
    693612647606
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass46,550 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    46,550 miles
    Test number
    236761239524
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre perished and stepped on inner
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre perished and stepped on inner
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Wiper blade worn out

  13. Fail46,550 miles (+4,888)2 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,550 miles
    Test number
    600332659457
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre perished and stepped on inner
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre perished and stepped on inner
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Wiper blade worn out

  14. Pass41,662 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    41,662 miles
    Test number
    621656951775
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade split/worn out

  15. Fail41,662 miles (+2,992)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,662 miles
    Test number
    456510141412
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade split/worn out

  16. Pass38,670 miles (+3,963)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    38,670 miles
    Test number
    688106593844
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate faded but not likely to be misread Front and Rear (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass34,707 miles (+7,063)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    34,707 miles
    Test number
    470429809878

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass27,644 miles (+5,432)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    27,644 miles
    Test number
    979756245172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass22,212 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    22,212 miles
    Test number
    786207074144
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Questions about L18 BHO

Does L18 BHO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L18 BHO expired on 11 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L18 BHO?
The MOT on L18 BHO expired on 11 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L18 BHO done?
L18 BHO was recorded at 61,362 miles at its MOT on 10 Apr 2025, an average of 3,628 miles a year.
Has L18 BHO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 BHO has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on L18 BHO 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 L18 BHO find?
L18 BHO passed its latest MOT on 10 Apr 2025 with 3 advisories: handbrake lever has long travel; nearside front fog lamp lens broken; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of front to rear corroding.

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