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Grey · Diesel · 2014 · 1,461 cc

L18 LJOMOT history

L18 LJO is a grey diesel Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 29 Sept 2014. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jul 2027 and it has passed 9 of 14 MOT tests, with 134,493 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jul 2026.

L18 LJO grey Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Jul 2027
Mileage
134,493 mi
At MOT on 23 Jul 2026
MOT tests
14
9 passed · 5 failed
Per year
10,211 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 LJO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
29 Sept 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 LJO was last recorded at 134,493 miles on 23 Jul 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,489 miles · 22 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
10,211 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 134,493 miles
  • 2025 – 129,862 miles
  • 2024 – 128,653 miles
  • 2022 – 119,162 miles
  • 2021 – 114,999 miles
  • 2020 – 108,866 miles
  • 2019 – 97,141 miles
  • 2018 – 71,587 miles
  • 2017 – 42,350 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,493 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged SIDEWALL

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Nearside Front Inner Road wheel fractured

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Front brake hose mount in a poor condition

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front brake hose mount in a poor condition

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

14 tests since 14 Jul 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,493 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    134,493 miles
    Test number
    218117285960

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail134,489 miles (+4,627)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,489 miles
    Test number
    351908688776
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass129,862 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    129,862 miles
    Test number
    261260117857
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail129,862 miles (+1,209)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,862 miles
    Test number
    817966014693
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass128,653 miles (+9,491)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    128,653 miles
    Test number
    305141960111
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge FRONT BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass119,162 miles (+4,163)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    119,162 miles
    Test number
    115306946599
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass114,999 miles (+6,133)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    114,999 miles
    Test number
    876282139785

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass108,866 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    108,866 miles
    Test number
    652456823324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail108,866 miles (+11,725)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,866 miles
    Test number
    229430768704
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass97,141 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    97,141 miles
    Test number
    544706453446
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake hose mount in a poor condition
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake hose mount in a poor condition

  11. Fail97,141 miles (+26)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,141 miles
    Test number
    459219324524
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake hose mount in a poor condition
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake hose mount in a poor condition

  12. Fail97,115 miles (+25,528)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,115 miles
    Test number
    629904591124
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

  13. Pass71,587 miles (+29,237)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    71,587 miles
    Test number
    148564896735
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass42,350 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    42,350 miles
    Test number
    120124892708

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L18 LJO

Does L18 LJO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 LJO is valid until 23 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L18 LJO?
The MOT on L18 LJO is valid until 23 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 LJO done?
L18 LJO was recorded at 134,493 miles at its MOT on 23 Jul 2026, an average of 10,211 miles a year.
Has L18 LJO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 LJO has failed 5 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on L18 LJO 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 LJO find?
L18 LJO passed its latest MOT on 23 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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