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Red · Diesel · 2014 · 1,461 cc

L23 XYYMOT history

L23 XYY is a red diesel Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 24 Sept 2014. Its MOT is valid until 7 Sept 2027 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 147,859 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Sept 2026.

L23 XYY red Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Sept 2027
Mileage
147,859 mi
At MOT on 8 Sept 2026
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,566 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 XYY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
24 Sept 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 XYY was last recorded at 147,859 miles on 8 Sept 2026, 10,156 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,703 miles · 2 May 2025
Between the last two tests
10,156 miles
Average per year
8,566 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 147,859 miles
  • 2025 – 137,703 miles
  • 2024 – 128,959 miles
  • 2023 – 118,532 miles
  • 2022 – 106,837 miles
  • 2021 – 94,431 miles
  • 2020 – 93,916 miles
  • 2019 – 90,117 miles
  • 2018 – 84,412 miles
  • 2017 – 70,586 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,859 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

13 tests since 31 Aug 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,859 miles (+10,156)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    147,859 miles
    Test number
    450937374235
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass137,703 miles (+8,744)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2026
    Odometer
    137,703 miles
    Test number
    119967958298
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated UPPER + LOWER (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated UPPER + LOWER (5.3.4 (b) (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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  3. Pass128,959 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    128,959 miles
    Test number
    640481882346
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail128,959 miles (+10,427)3 repaired1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,959 miles
    Test number
    612772226478
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass118,532 miles (+11,695)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    118,532 miles
    Test number
    347518634733
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass106,837 miles (+66)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    106,837 miles
    Test number
    516608402338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail106,771 miles (+12,340)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,771 miles
    Test number
    952505544364
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  8. Pass94,431 miles (+515)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    94,431 miles
    Test number
    345905510286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass93,916 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    93,916 miles
    Test number
    427155029382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail93,912 miles (+3,795)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,912 miles
    Test number
    172769399528
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGlow plug warning lamp on !

  11. Pass90,117 miles (+5,705)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    90,117 miles
    Test number
    216731674854
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass84,412 miles (+13,826)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    84,412 miles
    Test number
    703911787333
    • 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))

  13. Pass70,586 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    70,586 miles
    Test number
    164013105661

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L23 XYY

Does L23 XYY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 XYY is valid until 7 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L23 XYY?
The MOT on L23 XYY is valid until 7 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L23 XYY done?
L23 XYY was recorded at 147,859 miles at its MOT on 8 Sept 2026, an average of 8,566 miles a year.
Has L23 XYY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 XYY has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on L23 XYY 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 XYY find?
L23 XYY passed its latest MOT on 8 Sept 2026 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside front lower anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside rear lower anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt, and 4 more.

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