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Grey · Petrol · 2014 · 1,991 cc

L18 MVYMOT history

L18 MVY is a grey petrol Mercedes-Benz CLA first used on 8 May 2014. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jan 2027 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 90,462 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jan 2027
Mileage
90,462 mi
At MOT on 2 Jan 2026
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,551 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 MVY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLA
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
8 May 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 MVY was last recorded at 90,462 miles on 2 Jan 2026, 3,271 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,191 miles · 17 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3,271 miles
Average per year
7,551 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 90,462 miles
  • 2025 – 87,191 miles
  • 2024 – 83,020 miles
  • 2023 – 78,957 miles
  • 2022 – 78,450 miles
  • 2021 – 66,690 miles
  • 2020 – 58,824 miles
  • 2019 – 47,998 miles
  • 2018 – 39,698 miles
  • 2017 – 25,149 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,462 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisorySlightly oil leakRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

13 tests since 29 Apr 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,462 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    90,462 miles
    Test number
    956833974787
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySlightly oil leak
  2. Fail90,462 miles (+3,271)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,462 miles
    Test number
    269401206635
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySlightly oil leak
  3. Pass87,191 miles (+26)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    87,191 miles
    Test number
    810492582302
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySlightly oil leak
  4. Fail87,165 miles (+4,145)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,165 miles
    Test number
    651638526367
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySlightly oil leak
  5. Pass83,020 miles (+4,063)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    83,020 miles
    Test number
    653654893373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass78,957 miles (+507)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    78,957 miles
    Test number
    643134296134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass78,450 miles (+11,760)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    78,450 miles
    Test number
    599563352672

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass66,690 miles (+7,866)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    66,690 miles
    Test number
    132821696246
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Pass58,824 miles (+10,826)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    58,824 miles
    Test number
    657523959643
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  10. Pass47,998 miles (+8,300)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    47,998 miles
    Test number
    109542756779

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass39,698 miles (+14,549)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2019
    Odometer
    39,698 miles
    Test number
    868112664358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass25,149 miles (+220)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2018
    Odometer
    25,149 miles
    Test number
    958036740653

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail24,929 miles2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,929 miles
    Test number
    537897897076
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part Bracket on shock absorber adrift. (3.6.B.4a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part Bracket on shock absorber adrift. (3.6.B.4a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engine.

Questions about L18 MVY

Does L18 MVY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 MVY is valid until 16 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L18 MVY?
The MOT on L18 MVY is valid until 16 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L18 MVY done?
L18 MVY was recorded at 90,462 miles at its MOT on 2 Jan 2026, an average of 7,551 miles a year.
Has L18 MVY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 MVY has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on L18 MVY 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 MVY find?
L18 MVY passed its latest MOT on 2 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear coil spring corroded; slightly oil leak.

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