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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Red · Petrol · 2013 · 1,595 cc

L23 EJGMOT history

L23 EJG is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 26 Jul 2013. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jul 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 119,058 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jul 2026.

L23 EJG red Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jul 2027
Mileage
119,058 mi
At MOT on 28 Jul 2026
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,260 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 EJG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
26 Jul 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 EJG was last recorded at 119,058 miles on 28 Jul 2026, 8,813 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,245 miles · 30 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
8,813 miles
Average per year
9,260 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 119,058 miles
  • 2025 – 110,245 miles
  • 2024 – 95,743 miles
  • 2023 – 80,396 miles
  • 2022 – 75,376 miles
  • 2021 – 73,133 miles
  • 2019 – 66,155 miles
  • 2018 – 45,211 miles
  • 2017 – 31,795 miles
  • 2016 – 26,472 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,058 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyreRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides worn with slight scoring marked faces also corroded lipped and warping

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracking and worn uneven

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

16 tests since 28 Jul 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,058 miles (+8,813)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    119,058 miles
    Test number
    955661506054
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Pass110,245 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    110,245 miles
    Test number
    716447170751
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides worn with slight scoring marked faces also corroded lipped and warping (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracking and worn uneven (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Fail110,245 miles (+14,502)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,245 miles
    Test number
    998070478424
    • 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))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides worn with slight scoring marked faces also corroded lipped and warping (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracking and worn uneven (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides worn with slight scoring marked faces also corroded lipped and warping (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  4. Pass95,743 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2025
    Odometer
    95,743 miles
    Test number
    849241148225
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Fail95,743 miles (+15,347)1 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,743 miles
    Test number
    251304613382
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Pass80,396 miles (+5,020)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    80,396 miles
    Test number
    736422690663

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass75,376 miles (+2,243)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    75,376 miles
    Test number
    476000148271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass73,133 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    73,133 miles
    Test number
    520207863074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail73,133 miles (+6,978)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,133 miles
    Test number
    498442962002
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass66,155 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    66,155 miles
    Test number
    706273176768

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail66,150 miles (+5,177)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,150 miles
    Test number
    778549804079
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
  12. Pass60,973 miles (+15,762)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    60,973 miles
    Test number
    345584356340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass45,211 miles (+13,416)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    45,211 miles
    Test number
    408595006702

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass31,795 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    31,795 miles
    Test number
    672459184048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail31,793 miles (+5,321)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,793 miles
    Test number
    441777749594
    • FailureOffside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on outer edges
  16. Pass26,472 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    26,472 miles
    Test number
    228162782703

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L23 EJG

Does L23 EJG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 EJG is valid until 29 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L23 EJG?
The MOT on L23 EJG is valid until 29 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L23 EJG done?
L23 EJG was recorded at 119,058 miles at its MOT on 28 Jul 2026, an average of 9,260 miles a year.
Has L23 EJG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 EJG has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on L23 EJG 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 EJG find?
L23 EJG passed its latest MOT on 28 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn on edges; nearside rear nail in tyre; rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracking in tread.

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