Mercedes-Benz A-Class
Black · Diesel · 2018 · 2,143 cc
L18 SPEMOT history
L18 SPE is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 15 May 2018. Its MOT is valid until 12 Aug 2027 and it has passed 6 of 7 MOT tests, with 76,140 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 12 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 76,140 mi
- At MOT on 13 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 7
- 6 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 11,868 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L18 SPE
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- A-Class
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,143 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2018
- First used
- 15 May 2018
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 12 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L18 SPE was last recorded at 76,140 miles on 13 Aug 2026, 4,651 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 71,489 miles · 5 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,651 miles
- Average per year
- 11,868 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 76,140 miles
- 2025 – 71,489 miles
- 2024 – 58,284 miles
- 2023 – 43,904 miles
- 2022 – 25,939 miles
- 2021 – 13,788 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Backbox (6.1.2 (a))
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.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025
Full MOT history
7 tests since 12 May 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass76,140 miles (+4,651)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 76,140 miles
- Test number
- 690567550838
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Backbox (6.1.2 (a))
Pass71,489 miles (+13,205)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 71,489 miles
- Test number
- 555774831135
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass58,284 miles (+14,380)
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2025
- Odometer
- 58,284 miles
- Test number
- 785525171120
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,904 miles (+17,965)
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2024
- Odometer
- 43,904 miles
- Test number
- 826985393856
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,939 miles (+12,151)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2023
- Odometer
- 25,939 miles
- Test number
- 174349975971
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass13,788 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2022
- Odometer
- 13,788 miles
- Test number
- 980395920605
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail13,788 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 13,788 miles
- Test number
- 462066364630
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Questions about L18 SPE
- Does L18 SPE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 SPE is valid until 12 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L18 SPE?
- The MOT on L18 SPE is valid until 12 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L18 SPE done?
- L18 SPE was recorded at 76,140 miles at its MOT on 13 Aug 2026, an average of 11,868 miles a year.
- Has L18 SPE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L18 SPE has failed 1 of its 7 MOT tests, most recently on 12 May 2021.
- Has the mileage on L18 SPE 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 SPE find?
- L18 SPE passed its latest MOT on 13 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: exhaust mounting defective backbox.
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