Mercedes A

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,598 cc

L23 APDMOT history

L23 APD is a black petrol Mercedes A first used on 17 Aug 2009. Its MOT is valid until 6 Oct 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 110,918 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2026.

L23 APD black Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz A-Class, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 6 Oct 2027
Mileage
110,918 mi
At MOT on 7 Oct 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,673 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 APD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes
Model
A
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
17 Aug 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 APD was last recorded at 110,918 miles on 7 Oct 2026, 142 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,776 miles · 2 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
142 miles
Average per year
5,673 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 110,918 miles
  • 2025 – 105,184 miles
  • 2024 – 99,901 miles
  • 2023 – 95,137 miles
  • 2022 – 89,926 miles
  • 2021 – 83,169 miles
  • 2020 – 78,374 miles
  • 2019 – 72,788 miles
  • 2018 – 66,822 miles
  • 2017 – 61,087 miles
  • 2016 – 54,787 miles
  • 2015 – 40,430 miles
  • 2014 – 34,247 miles
  • 2013 – 32,723 miles
  • 2012 – 30,538 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,918 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

20 tests since 6 Aug 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,918 miles (+142)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    110,918 miles
    Test number
    719481545741
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  2. Fail110,776 miles (+5,592)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,776 miles
    Test number
    287512855157
    • MajorEngine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  3. Pass105,184 miles (+15)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    105,184 miles
    Test number
    965105330785
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail105,169 miles (+5,268)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,169 miles
    Test number
    495940828821
    • MajorEngine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass99,901 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    99,901 miles
    Test number
    924406039973
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail99,901 miles (+4,764)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,901 miles
    Test number
    844677283861
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass95,137 miles (+5,211)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    95,137 miles
    Test number
    693691519540

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass89,926 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    89,926 miles
    Test number
    940415361788
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  9. Fail89,926 miles (+6,757)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,926 miles
    Test number
    683034488941
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  10. Pass83,169 miles (+4,795)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    83,169 miles
    Test number
    153140259051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass78,374 miles (+5,586)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    78,374 miles
    Test number
    793630859622

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass72,788 miles (+5,966)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    72,788 miles
    Test number
    280600280455
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  13. Pass66,822 miles (+5,735)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    66,822 miles
    Test number
    339272979786

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass61,087 miles (+239)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    61,087 miles
    Test number
    453416722813
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail60,848 miles (+6,061)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,848 miles
    Test number
    726641687605
    • FailureSeat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release rear middle seat belt buckle doesn't lock (5.2.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass54,787 miles (+14,357)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    54,787 miles
    Test number
    314249902206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass40,430 miles (+6,183)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    40,430 miles
    Test number
    897026615206
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass34,247 miles (+1,524)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    34,247 miles
    Test number
    356025234275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass32,723 miles (+2,185)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    32,723 miles
    Test number
    268081613236
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  20. Pass30,538 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    30,538 miles
    Test number
    796239412214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L23 APD

Does L23 APD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 APD is valid until 6 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L23 APD?
The MOT on L23 APD is valid until 6 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L23 APD done?
L23 APD was recorded at 110,918 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2026, an average of 5,673 miles a year.
Has L23 APD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 APD has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on L23 APD 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 L23 APD find?
L23 APD passed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output, and 3 more.

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