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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

White · Diesel · 2015 · 1,461 cc

L23 VMCMOT history

L23 VMC is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 16 Mar 2015. Its MOT is valid until 18 Mar 2027 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 67,725 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Feb 2026.

L23 VMC white Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Mar 2027
Mileage
67,725 mi
At MOT on 19 Feb 2026
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,686 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 VMC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
16 Mar 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 VMC was last recorded at 67,725 miles on 19 Feb 2026, 3,174 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
64,551 miles · 13 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
3,174 miles
Average per year
5,686 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 67,725 miles
  • 2025 – 64,551 miles
  • 2024 – 58,920 miles
  • 2023 – 52,784 miles
  • 2022 – 44,841 miles
  • 2021 – 39,828 miles
  • 2020 – 34,984 miles
  • 2019 – 28,561 miles
  • 2018 – 22,487 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass67,725 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

11 tests since 7 Mar 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass67,725 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    67,725 miles
    Test number
    911143560899

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail67,725 miles (+3,174)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,725 miles
    Test number
    540945214109
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too low BOTH (4.1.2 (a))
  3. Pass64,551 miles (+5,631)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    64,551 miles
    Test number
    257646072375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass58,920 miles (+6,136)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    58,920 miles
    Test number
    302477508695

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass52,784 miles (+7,943)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    52,784 miles
    Test number
    266695267584

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass44,841 miles (+5,013)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    44,841 miles
    Test number
    396237292438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass39,828 miles (+4,844)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    39,828 miles
    Test number
    685796839726
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass34,984 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    34,984 miles
    Test number
    958063907140
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. Fail34,984 miles (+6,423)2 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,984 miles
    Test number
    495261665361
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass28,561 miles (+6,074)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    28,561 miles
    Test number
    555410526382
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass22,487 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    22,487 miles
    Test number
    827136447604

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L23 VMC

Does L23 VMC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 VMC is valid until 18 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L23 VMC?
The MOT on L23 VMC is valid until 18 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L23 VMC done?
L23 VMC was recorded at 67,725 miles at its MOT on 19 Feb 2026, an average of 5,686 miles a year.
Has L23 VMC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 VMC has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on L23 VMC 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 VMC find?
L23 VMC passed its latest MOT on 19 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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