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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Grey · Diesel · 2013 · 1,796 cc

L23 RLBMOT history

L23 RLB is a grey diesel Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 10 Sept 2013. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jul 2027 and it has passed 10 of 15 MOT tests, with 170,114 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jul 2026.

L23 RLB grey Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Jul 2027
Mileage
170,114 mi
At MOT on 13 Jul 2026
MOT tests
15
10 passed · 5 failed
Per year
13,869 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 RLB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
10 Sept 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 RLB was last recorded at 170,114 miles on 13 Jul 2026, 167 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
169,947 miles · 6 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
167 miles
Average per year
13,869 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 170,114 miles
  • 2025 – 157,528 miles
  • 2024 – 149,877 miles
  • 2023 – 133,212 miles
  • 2022 – 123,663 miles
  • 2021 – 123,475 miles
  • 2020 – 105,388 miles
  • 2019 – 95,931 miles
  • 2018 – 75,723 miles
  • 2017 – 54,464 miles
  • 2016 – 33,568 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass170,114 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))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.

  • Nsr/osr tyres wearing unevenly on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

15 tests since 7 Sept 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass170,114 miles (+167)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    170,114 miles
    Test number
    542616507718
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  2. Fail169,947 miles (+12,419)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,947 miles
    Test number
    139266164433
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  3. Pass157,528 miles (+7,651)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    157,528 miles
    Test number
    193920367983

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass149,877 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    149,877 miles
    Test number
    995633813377
    • 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))

  5. Fail149,877 miles (+16,665)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,877 miles
    Test number
    474212208011
    • DangerousRear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • 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))

  6. Pass133,212 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    133,212 miles
    Test number
    348279822786

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail133,209 miles (+9,546)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,209 miles
    Test number
    323295408543
    • MajorFront Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

  8. Pass123,663 miles (+188)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    123,663 miles
    Test number
    137616254629

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail123,475 miles (+18,087)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,475 miles
    Test number
    606414168246
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp washer pump insecure

  10. Pass105,388 miles (+9,457)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    105,388 miles
    Test number
    743639718435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass95,931 miles (+20,208)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    95,931 miles
    Test number
    307952328696

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass75,723 miles (+21,259)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    75,723 miles
    Test number
    516901627256
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear damage to bumper

  13. Pass54,464 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    54,464 miles
    Test number
    756617096753
    • AdvisoryNsr/osr tyres wearing unevenly on inner edge

  14. Fail54,464 miles (+20,896)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,464 miles
    Test number
    837487222191
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2mm (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNsr/osr tyres wearing unevenly on inner edge

  15. Pass33,568 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    33,568 miles
    Test number
    967530214450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L23 RLB

Does L23 RLB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 RLB is valid until 12 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L23 RLB?
The MOT on L23 RLB is valid until 12 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 RLB done?
L23 RLB was recorded at 170,114 miles at its MOT on 13 Jul 2026, an average of 13,869 miles a year.
Has L23 RLB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 RLB has failed 5 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on L23 RLB 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 RLB find?
L23 RLB passed its latest MOT on 13 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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