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White · Diesel · 2014 · 1,461 cc

L21 JTLMOT history

L21 JTL is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 9 Sept 2014. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jan 2027 and it has passed 10 of 16 MOT tests, with 81,123 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jan 2026.

L21 JTL white Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Jan 2027
Mileage
81,123 mi
At MOT on 9 Jan 2026
MOT tests
16
10 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,341 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L21 JTL
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
2014
First used
9 Sept 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L21 JTL was last recorded at 81,123 miles on 9 Jan 2026, 9,733 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,390 miles · 3 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
9,733 miles
Average per year
8,341 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 81,123 miles
  • 2025 – 71,390 miles
  • 2024 – 71,382 miles
  • 2022 – 60,818 miles
  • 2021 – 55,132 miles
  • 2020 – 48,909 miles
  • 2019 – 41,828 miles
  • 2018 – 32,551 miles
  • 2017 – 9,143 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,123 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.

  • Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

16 tests since 24 May 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,123 miles (+9,733)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    81,123 miles
    Test number
    972775124248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass71,390 miles (+8)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    71,390 miles
    Test number
    203317093073
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
  3. Fail71,382 miles (+5,493)3 dangerous4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,382 miles
    Test number
    886074787759
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • 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))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. Pass65,889 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    65,889 miles
    Test number
    945496410129
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Fail65,889 miles (+18)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,889 miles
    Test number
    374873057374
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Fail65,871 miles (+5,053)1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,871 miles
    Test number
    696847929785
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn to no visible tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn to no visible tread (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass60,818 miles (+5,686)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    60,818 miles
    Test number
    361512492137
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass55,132 miles (+48)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    55,132 miles
    Test number
    465030470016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail55,084 miles (+2,339)1 dangerous1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,084 miles
    Test number
    243136722785
    • DangerousNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass52,745 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    52,745 miles
    Test number
    183963750925
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOn board computer saying malfunction with front left air bag but dashboard warning light is working as normal
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. Fail52,745 miles (+3,836)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,745 miles
    Test number
    216199215374
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOn board computer saying malfunction with front left air bag but dashboard warning light is working as normal
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass48,909 miles (+7,081)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    48,909 miles
    Test number
    860830001936
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Pass41,828 miles (+9,277)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    41,828 miles
    Test number
    645229104634

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass32,551 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2019
    Odometer
    32,551 miles
    Test number
    226279494757

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail32,551 miles (+23,408)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,551 miles
    Test number
    329907986359
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorSteering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
  16. Pass9,143 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2018
    Odometer
    9,143 miles
    Test number
    822451277185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L21 JTL

Does L21 JTL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L21 JTL is valid until 12 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L21 JTL?
The MOT on L21 JTL is valid until 12 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L21 JTL done?
L21 JTL was recorded at 81,123 miles at its MOT on 9 Jan 2026, an average of 8,341 miles a year.
Has L21 JTL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L21 JTL has failed 6 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on L21 JTL 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 L21 JTL find?
L21 JTL passed its latest MOT on 9 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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