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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Black · Petrol · 2014 · 1,595 cc

L23 AUUMOT history

L23 AUU is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 27 Jan 2014. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jan 2027 and it has passed 10 of 11 MOT tests, with 75,760 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2026.

L23 AUU black Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Jan 2027
Mileage
75,760 mi
At MOT on 21 Jan 2026
MOT tests
11
10 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,167 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 AUU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
27 Jan 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 AUU was last recorded at 75,760 miles on 21 Jan 2026, 4,894 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
70,866 miles · 8 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
4,894 miles
Average per year
5,167 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 75,760 miles
  • 2025 – 70,866 miles
  • 2024 – 66,894 miles
  • 2023 – 62,062 miles
  • 2022 – 57,260 miles
  • 2021 – 52,895 miles
  • 2020 – 48,158 miles
  • 2019 – 42,914 miles
  • 2018 – 37,047 miles
  • 2017 – 29,245 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,760 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 Rear tyre perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

11 tests since 20 Jan 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,760 miles (+4,894)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    75,760 miles
    Test number
    676786977786

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass70,866 miles (+3,972)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    70,866 miles
    Test number
    858216270276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass66,894 miles (+4,832)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    66,894 miles
    Test number
    469820493766

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass62,062 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    62,062 miles
    Test number
    550670164844
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and discs slightly worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Fail62,062 miles (+4,802)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,062 miles
    Test number
    734626810151
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and discs slightly worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake hose bracket insecure
  6. Pass57,260 miles (+4,365)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    57,260 miles
    Test number
    852630975120
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on edges 3mm
  7. Pass52,895 miles (+4,737)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    52,895 miles
    Test number
    724603865670

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass48,158 miles (+5,244)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    48,158 miles
    Test number
    360639718058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass42,914 miles (+5,867)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    42,914 miles
    Test number
    916792333502
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perished
  10. Pass37,047 miles (+7,802)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    37,047 miles
    Test number
    125550510770
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perished
  11. Pass29,245 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    29,245 miles
    Test number
    817003332319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L23 AUU

Does L23 AUU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 AUU is valid until 26 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L23 AUU?
The MOT on L23 AUU is valid until 26 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L23 AUU done?
L23 AUU was recorded at 75,760 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2026, an average of 5,167 miles a year.
Has L23 AUU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 AUU has failed 1 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on L23 AUU 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 AUU find?
L23 AUU passed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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