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Silver · Diesel · 2013 · 1,461 cc

L18 XENMOT history

L18 XEN is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 23 Jan 2013. Its MOT is valid until 10 Apr 2027 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 101,141 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Apr 2026.

L18 XEN silver Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Apr 2027
Mileage
101,141 mi
At MOT on 11 Apr 2026
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,358 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 XEN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
23 Jan 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 XEN was last recorded at 101,141 miles on 11 Apr 2026, 14,357 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,784 miles · 1 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
14,357 miles
Average per year
8,358 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 101,141 miles
  • 2025 – 86,784 miles
  • 2024 – 75,122 miles
  • 2023 – 65,736 miles
  • 2022 – 51,434 miles
  • 2021 – 38,555 miles
  • 2020 – 35,095 miles
  • 2019 – 32,652 miles
  • 2018 – 28,275 miles
  • 2017 – 23,806 miles
  • 2016 – 17,616 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,141 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.

  • Brake performance unable to be tested

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

14 tests since 13 Apr 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,141 miles (+14,357)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    101,141 miles
    Test number
    672092850575

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass86,784 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    86,784 miles
    Test number
    442720752447
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail86,784 miles (+11,662)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,784 miles
    Test number
    990125586696
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass75,122 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    75,122 miles
    Test number
    264901742997

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail75,122 miles (+9,386)2 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,122 miles
    Test number
    756381271064
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing x2 (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  6. Pass65,736 miles (+14,302)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    65,736 miles
    Test number
    172344487068
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass51,434 miles (+12,879)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    51,434 miles
    Test number
    617028422080
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass38,555 miles (+3,460)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    38,555 miles
    Test number
    710064265322
    • AdvisoryRear wiper worn
    • AdvisoryVarious cuts in the sidewalls front and rear

  9. Pass35,095 miles (+2,443)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2021
    Odometer
    35,095 miles
    Test number
    627369696798

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass32,652 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    32,652 miles
    Test number
    830623489771
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring components in the engine bay.
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

  11. Fail32,652 miles (+4,377)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,652 miles
    Test number
    691459263865
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring components in the engine bay.
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

  12. Pass28,275 miles (+4,469)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    28,275 miles
    Test number
    387796819789
    • AdvisoryEml.on

  13. Pass23,806 miles (+6,190)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    23,806 miles
    Test number
    626694213849

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail17,616 miles1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,616 miles
    Test number
    804641922123
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres has weather cracks

Questions about L18 XEN

Does L18 XEN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 XEN is valid until 10 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L18 XEN?
The MOT on L18 XEN is valid until 10 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L18 XEN done?
L18 XEN was recorded at 101,141 miles at its MOT on 11 Apr 2026, an average of 8,358 miles a year.
Has L18 XEN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 XEN has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on L18 XEN 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 XEN find?
L18 XEN passed its latest MOT on 11 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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