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White · Diesel · 2017 · 1,461 cc

L18 SMXMOT history

L18 SMX is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 30 Oct 2017. Its MOT is valid until 5 Sept 2027 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 74,204 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Aug 2026.

L18 SMX white Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Sept 2027
Mileage
74,204 mi
At MOT on 21 Aug 2026
MOT tests
9
8 passed · 1 failed
Per year
7,616 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 SMX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
30 Oct 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 SMX was last recorded at 74,204 miles on 21 Aug 2026, 5,267 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
68,937 miles · 27 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
5,267 miles
Average per year
7,616 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,204 miles
  • 2025 – 68,937 miles
  • 2024 – 63,860 miles
  • 2023 – 60,194 miles
  • 2022 – 58,007 miles
  • 2021 – 36,856 miles
  • 2020 – 25,181 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,204 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

9 tests since 14 Mar 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,204 miles (+5,267)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    74,204 miles
    Test number
    320162482057
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass68,937 miles (+5,077)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    68,937 miles
    Test number
    819496693513
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass63,860 miles (+3,666)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    63,860 miles
    Test number
    864337773057
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryInjector chuffing sound from engine area.
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass60,194 miles (+2,187)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    60,194 miles
    Test number
    431457414120
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel welded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre perishing
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear both tyres wearing out of shape
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure warning light on

  5. Pass58,007 miles (+7,563)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    58,007 miles
    Test number
    756811941356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass50,444 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    50,444 miles
    Test number
    606572163671

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail50,444 miles (+13,588)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,444 miles
    Test number
    535881721534
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass36,856 miles (+11,675)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    36,856 miles
    Test number
    965163250081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass25,181 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    25,181 miles
    Test number
    999358302217
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Questions about L18 SMX

Does L18 SMX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 SMX is valid until 5 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L18 SMX?
The MOT on L18 SMX is valid until 5 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L18 SMX done?
L18 SMX was recorded at 74,204 miles at its MOT on 21 Aug 2026, an average of 7,616 miles a year.
Has L18 SMX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 SMX has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on L18 SMX 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 SMX find?
L18 SMX passed its latest MOT on 21 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18.

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