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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Red · Diesel · 2016 · 2,143 cc

L21 ORTMOT history

L21 ORT is a red diesel Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 26 Apr 2016. Its MOT is valid until 5 Nov 2026 and it has passed 7 of 10 MOT tests, with 68,660 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Nov 2025.

L21 ORT red Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Nov 2026
Mileage
68,660 mi
At MOT on 6 Nov 2025
MOT tests
10
7 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,551 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L21 ORT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
26 Apr 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L21 ORT was last recorded at 68,660 miles on 6 Nov 2025, 7,351 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
61,309 miles · 1 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
7,351 miles
Average per year
5,551 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 68,660 miles
  • 2024 – 61,309 miles
  • 2023 – 54,531 miles
  • 2022 – 52,179 miles
  • 2021 – 46,095 miles
  • 2020 – 41,023 miles
  • 2019 – 32,507 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,660 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

10 tests since 3 May 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,660 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    68,660 miles
    Test number
    144172328413
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Fail68,660 miles (+7,351)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,660 miles
    Test number
    855341297154
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 1.8mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2.8mm and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass61,309 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    61,309 miles
    Test number
    398628584931

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail61,304 miles (+6,773)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,304 miles
    Test number
    703272581485
    • DangerousNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass54,531 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    54,531 miles
    Test number
    310924861161
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Fail54,531 miles (+2,352)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,531 miles
    Test number
    247175814074
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass52,179 miles (+6,084)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    52,179 miles
    Test number
    924112554090
    • AdvisoryOffside Wiper mechanism clearly defective
  8. Pass46,095 miles (+5,072)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    46,095 miles
    Test number
    390106100659
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass41,023 miles (+8,516)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    41,023 miles
    Test number
    496746697383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass32,507 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    32,507 miles
    Test number
    526189615629

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L21 ORT

Does L21 ORT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L21 ORT is valid until 5 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L21 ORT?
The MOT on L21 ORT is valid until 5 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L21 ORT done?
L21 ORT was recorded at 68,660 miles at its MOT on 6 Nov 2025, an average of 5,551 miles a year.
Has L21 ORT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L21 ORT has failed 3 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on L21 ORT 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 ORT find?
L21 ORT passed its latest MOT on 6 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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