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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

White · Petrol · 2013 · 1,991 cc

L21 SCWMOT history

L21 SCW is a white petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 5 Aug 2013. Its MOT is valid until 12 May 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 89,096 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 May 2026.

L21 SCW white Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 May 2027
Mileage
89,096 mi
At MOT on 13 May 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,078 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L21 SCW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
5 Aug 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 May 2027
Latest MOT test
13 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L21 SCW was last recorded at 89,096 miles on 13 May 2026, 3,630 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
85,466 miles · 8 May 2025
Between the last two tests
3,630 miles
Average per year
6,078 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 89,096 miles
  • 2025 – 85,466 miles
  • 2024 – 80,092 miles
  • 2023 – 76,960 miles
  • 2022 – 74,259 miles
  • 2021 – 71,750 miles
  • 2020 – 68,028 miles
  • 2019 – 66,182 miles
  • 2018 – 56,390 miles
  • 2017 – 46,609 miles
  • 2016 – 35,954 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,096 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))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.

  • Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

Full MOT history

14 tests since 19 Jan 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,096 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2027
    Odometer
    89,096 miles
    Test number
    163250651656
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  2. Fail89,093 miles (+3,627)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,093 miles
    Test number
    512193225048
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  3. Pass85,466 miles (+5,374)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2026
    Odometer
    85,466 miles
    Test number
    276691830327
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff seeping oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  4. Pass80,092 miles (+3,132)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2025
    Odometer
    80,092 miles
    Test number
    853436854103
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass76,960 miles (+2,701)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2024
    Odometer
    76,960 miles
    Test number
    825702537252
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass74,259 miles (+2,509)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2023
    Odometer
    74,259 miles
    Test number
    942987668210
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. Pass71,750 miles (+3,722)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2022
    Odometer
    71,750 miles
    Test number
    437017552929
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass68,028 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2021
    Odometer
    68,028 miles
    Test number
    846576206990

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail68,028 miles (+1,846)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,028 miles
    Test number
    302530772540
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass66,182 miles (+9,792)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    66,182 miles
    Test number
    921143562140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass56,390 miles (+9,781)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    56,390 miles
    Test number
    666336590574

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass46,609 miles (+10,655)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    46,609 miles
    Test number
    197832596505

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass35,954 miles (+9,545)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    35,954 miles
    Test number
    611119300589
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass26,409 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    26,409 miles
    Test number
    792882589510

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L21 SCW

Does L21 SCW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L21 SCW is valid until 12 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L21 SCW?
The MOT on L21 SCW is valid until 12 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L21 SCW done?
L21 SCW was recorded at 89,096 miles at its MOT on 13 May 2026, an average of 6,078 miles a year.
Has L21 SCW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L21 SCW has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 13 May 2026.
Has the mileage on L21 SCW 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 SCW find?
L21 SCW passed its latest MOT on 13 May 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.

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