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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Purple · Diesel · 2016 · 2,143 cc

L20 ERPMOT history

L20 ERP is a purple diesel Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 26 Jan 2016. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jan 2027 and it has passed 8 of 13 MOT tests, with 128,751 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jan 2026.

L20 ERP purple Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Jan 2027
Mileage
128,751 mi
At MOT on 5 Jan 2026
MOT tests
13
8 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,682 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L20 ERP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
26 Jan 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L20 ERP was last recorded at 128,751 miles on 5 Jan 2026, 63 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,688 miles · 30 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
63 miles
Average per year
5,682 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 128,751 miles
  • 2025 – 128,688 miles
  • 2024 – 116,507 miles
  • 2023 – 111,003 miles
  • 2022 – 102,202 miles
  • 2021 – 93,640 miles
  • 2020 – 89,333 miles
  • 2019 – 89,146 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,751 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output misiting

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

13 tests since 16 Jan 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,751 miles (+63)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    128,751 miles
    Test number
    394030194210
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Fail128,688 miles (+8,736)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,688 miles
    Test number
    131647733032
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass119,952 miles (+3,445)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    119,952 miles
    Test number
    728047964140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass116,507 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    116,507 miles
    Test number
    680188884333
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output misiting (4.1.4 (b))
  5. Fail116,507 miles (+5,504)2 dangerous1 major1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,507 miles
    Test number
    524166646754
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output misiting (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass111,003 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    111,003 miles
    Test number
    671594896281
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap cover missing
  7. Fail111,003 miles (+8,801)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,003 miles
    Test number
    916061711435
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap cover missing
  8. Pass102,202 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    102,202 miles
    Test number
    181500811580
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  9. Fail102,202 miles (+8,562)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,202 miles
    Test number
    569368837966
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  10. Pass93,640 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    93,640 miles
    Test number
    589216829598

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail93,640 miles (+4,307)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,640 miles
    Test number
    388470235745
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass89,333 miles (+187)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    89,333 miles
    Test number
    674313445621

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass89,146 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    89,146 miles
    Test number
    414753523741

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L20 ERP

Does L20 ERP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L20 ERP is valid until 7 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L20 ERP?
The MOT on L20 ERP is valid until 7 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L20 ERP done?
L20 ERP was recorded at 128,751 miles at its MOT on 5 Jan 2026, an average of 5,682 miles a year.
Has L20 ERP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L20 ERP has failed 5 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on L20 ERP 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 L20 ERP find?
L20 ERP passed its latest MOT on 5 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front tyre slightly damaged.

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