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Black · Diesel · 2017 · 2,143 cc

L23 JKEMOT history

L23 JKE is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 29 Dec 2017. Its MOT is valid until 27 Apr 2027 and it has passed 7 of 9 MOT tests, with 110,737 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Apr 2026.

L23 JKE black Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Apr 2027
Mileage
110,737 mi
At MOT on 28 Apr 2026
MOT tests
9
7 passed · 2 failed
Per year
15,672 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 JKE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
29 Dec 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 JKE was last recorded at 110,737 miles on 28 Apr 2026, 17,073 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,664 miles · 25 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
17,073 miles
Average per year
15,672 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 110,737 miles
  • 2025 – 93,664 miles
  • 2024 – 78,685 miles
  • 2023 – 59,652 miles
  • 2022 – 42,145 miles
  • 2021 – 26,995 miles
  • 2020 – 26,210 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,737 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

9 tests since 5 Dec 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,737 miles (+17,073)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    110,737 miles
    Test number
    411337986255
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  2. Pass93,664 miles (+12)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    93,664 miles
    Test number
    269787391596
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  3. Fail93,652 miles (+14,967)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,652 miles
    Test number
    100822309254
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  4. Pass78,685 miles (+19,033)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    78,685 miles
    Test number
    748247416838

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass59,652 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    59,652 miles
    Test number
    178283847857
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  6. Fail59,649 miles (+17,504)3 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,649 miles
    Test number
    859945369565
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  7. Pass42,145 miles (+15,150)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    42,145 miles
    Test number
    739156288940
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge is wearing unevenly (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear bumper is damaged
  8. Pass26,995 miles (+785)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    26,995 miles
    Test number
    223140872380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass26,210 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    26,210 miles
    Test number
    410564097132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L23 JKE

Does L23 JKE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 JKE is valid until 27 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L23 JKE?
The MOT on L23 JKE is valid until 27 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L23 JKE done?
L23 JKE was recorded at 110,737 miles at its MOT on 28 Apr 2026, an average of 15,672 miles a year.
Has L23 JKE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 JKE has failed 2 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on L23 JKE 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 JKE find?
L23 JKE passed its latest MOT on 28 Apr 2026 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front road wheel slightly distorted.

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