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Black · Diesel · 2015 · 1,461 cc

L20 NEMMOT history

L20 NEM is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 24 Dec 2015. Its MOT is valid until 18 Oct 2027 and it has passed 9 of 14 MOT tests, with 75,824 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2026.

L20 NEM black Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Oct 2027
Mileage
75,824 mi
At MOT on 12 Oct 2026
MOT tests
14
9 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,373 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L20 NEM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
24 Dec 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L20 NEM was last recorded at 75,824 miles on 12 Oct 2026, 9,993 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,831 miles · 17 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
9,993 miles
Average per year
7,373 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 75,824 miles
  • 2025 – 65,831 miles
  • 2024 – 58,297 miles
  • 2023 – 49,439 miles
  • 2022 – 42,694 miles
  • 2021 – 35,677 miles
  • 2020 – 30,105 miles
  • 2019 – 24,273 miles
  • 2018 – 18,276 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,824 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryUnder covers fitted

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 22 Dec 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,824 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    75,824 miles
    Test number
    246017835776
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder covers fitted

  2. Fail75,824 miles (+9,993)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,824 miles
    Test number
    273211161064
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder covers fitted

  3. Pass65,831 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    65,831 miles
    Test number
    979670361806
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking and 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail65,831 miles (+7,534)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,831 miles
    Test number
    257681037854
    • MajorRear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking and 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass58,297 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    58,297 miles
    Test number
    743724467356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail58,297 miles (+8,858)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,297 miles
    Test number
    188141232040
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass49,439 miles (+6,745)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    49,439 miles
    Test number
    241279834839

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass42,694 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    42,694 miles
    Test number
    357370350982

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail42,694 miles (+7,017)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,694 miles
    Test number
    923331825114
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

  10. Pass35,677 miles (+5,572)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    35,677 miles
    Test number
    155196178405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass30,105 miles (+5,832)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    30,105 miles
    Test number
    471536834498
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass24,273 miles (+42)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    24,273 miles
    Test number
    607973889575

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail24,231 miles (+5,955)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,231 miles
    Test number
    843389510722
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  14. Pass18,276 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    18,276 miles
    Test number
    601385963360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L20 NEM

Does L20 NEM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L20 NEM is valid until 18 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L20 NEM?
The MOT on L20 NEM is valid until 18 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L20 NEM done?
L20 NEM was recorded at 75,824 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2026, an average of 7,373 miles a year.
Has L20 NEM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L20 NEM has failed 5 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on L20 NEM 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 NEM find?
L20 NEM passed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively; nearside rear service brake fluctuating, but not excessively, and 2 more.

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