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Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,796 cc

L18 FSLMOT history

L18 FSL is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 30 Nov 2012. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 42,900 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jul 2026.

L18 FSL silver Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Jul 2027
Mileage
42,900 mi
At MOT on 1 Jul 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,856 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 FSL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
30 Nov 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 FSL was last recorded at 42,900 miles on 1 Jul 2026, 7,504 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Jul 2025: 35,396 miles, lower than 47,072 miles on 17 Jun 2024.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
35,396 miles · 2 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
7,504 miles
Average per year
2,856 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 42,900 miles
  • 2025 – 35,396 miles
  • 2024 – 47,072 miles
  • 2023 – 46,153 miles
  • 2022 – 27,309 miles
  • 2021 – 26,205 miles
  • 2020 – 25,529 miles
  • 2019 – 23,098 miles
  • 2018 – 22,286 miles
  • 2017 – 19,785 miles
  • 2016 – 16,840 miles
  • 2015 – 12,631 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass42,900 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 25 Nov 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass42,900 miles (+7,504)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    42,900 miles
    Test number
    625230761901

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass35,396 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    35,396 miles
    Test number
    327174755122
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  3. Fail35,396 miles (-11,676)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,396 miles
    Test number
    195745149162
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  4. Pass47,072 miles (+919)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    47,072 miles
    Test number
    109935136164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass46,153 miles (+18,844)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    46,153 miles
    Test number
    529138151959

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass27,309 miles (+1,104)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    27,309 miles
    Test number
    100867065649

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass26,205 miles (+676)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    26,205 miles
    Test number
    169702977563

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass25,529 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    25,529 miles
    Test number
    380894521639

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail25,528 miles (+2,430)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,528 miles
    Test number
    590802637031
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
  10. Pass23,098 miles (+812)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    23,098 miles
    Test number
    870982350543

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass22,286 miles (+2,501)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    22,286 miles
    Test number
    142022940914
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass19,785 miles (+2,945)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    19,785 miles
    Test number
    836438115319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass16,840 miles (+4,209)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    16,840 miles
    Test number
    944467697659

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass12,631 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    12,631 miles
    Test number
    895836262560

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail12,631 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,631 miles
    Test number
    291309984502
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about L18 FSL

Does L18 FSL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 FSL is valid until 2 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L18 FSL?
The MOT on L18 FSL is valid until 2 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L18 FSL done?
L18 FSL was recorded at 42,900 miles at its MOT on 1 Jul 2026, an average of 2,856 miles a year.
Has L18 FSL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 FSL has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on L18 FSL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Jul 2025. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L18 FSL find?
L18 FSL passed its latest MOT on 1 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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