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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,498 cc

L26 JTJMOT history

L26 JTJ is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 23 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 27 Oct 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 109,153 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2026.

L26 JTJ blue Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Oct 2027
Mileage
109,153 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,119 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L26 JTJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
23 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L26 JTJ was last recorded at 109,153 miles on 22 Oct 2026, 5,922 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 29 Mar 2012: 22,187 miles, lower than 31,359 miles on 11 Aug 2011.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
103,231 miles · 7 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
5,922 miles
Average per year
5,119 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 109,153 miles
  • 2025 – 103,231 miles
  • 2024 – 96,300 miles
  • 2023 – 90,161 miles
  • 2022 – 84,744 miles
  • 2021 – 78,421 miles
  • 2020 – 73,002 miles
  • 2019 – 66,601 miles
  • 2018 – 59,899 miles
  • 2017 – 52,937 miles
  • 2016 – 47,329 miles
  • 2015 – 41,941 miles
  • 2014 – 36,435 miles
  • 2013 – 27,570 miles
  • 2012 – 22,187 miles
  • 2011 – 31,359 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,153 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Parking Brake Requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

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.

  • Fuel tank filler pipes coroded badly

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 11 Aug 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,153 miles (+5,922)1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    109,153 miles
    Test number
    969670746350
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking Brake Requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

  2. Pass103,231 miles (+6,931)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    103,231 miles
    Test number
    404442342032
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass96,300 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    96,300 miles
    Test number
    470872282633
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail96,298 miles (+6,137)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,298 miles
    Test number
    288326134029
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear disc backing plates corroded and holed in places

  5. Pass90,161 miles (+5,417)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    90,161 miles
    Test number
    714877654445
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass84,744 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    84,744 miles
    Test number
    594053832186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail84,744 miles (+6,323)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,744 miles
    Test number
    690500761284
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass78,421 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    78,421 miles
    Test number
    688699202413
    • AdvisoryFuel tank filler pipes coroded badly

  9. Fail78,419 miles (+5,417)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,419 miles
    Test number
    659079231169
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank filler pipes coroded badly

  10. Pass73,002 miles (+6,401)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    73,002 miles
    Test number
    787991396575
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlastic underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection of obscure items

  11. Pass66,601 miles (+6,702)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    66,601 miles
    Test number
    812219988873
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring components

  12. Pass59,899 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    59,899 miles
    Test number
    457663494666
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAlternater belt perished
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock obsorbers coroded
    • AdvisoryFuel filler pipe coroded
    • AdvisoryPlastic under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection

  13. Fail59,899 miles (+6,962)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,899 miles
    Test number
    179226091872
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAlternater belt perished
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock obsorbers coroded
    • AdvisoryFuel filler pipe coroded
    • AdvisoryPlastic under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection

  14. Pass52,937 miles (+5,608)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    52,937 miles
    Test number
    204009370126
    • AdvisoryPlastic underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection

  15. Pass47,329 miles (+5,388)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    47,329 miles
    Test number
    877268697839
    • AdvisoryFull length under body trays fitted not allowing full inspection

  16. Pass41,941 miles (+5,506)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    41,941 miles
    Test number
    339971873383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail36,435 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,435 miles
    Test number
    368101894280
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass36,435 miles (+8,865)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    36,435 miles
    Test number
    848931094275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass27,570 miles (+5,383)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    27,570 miles
    Test number
    437746283057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass22,187 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    22,187 miles
    Test number
    195090492401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail22,187 miles (-9,172)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,187 miles
    Test number
    527069082085
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

  22. Pass31,359 miles2 advisories8 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    31,359 miles
    Test number
    286423021231
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteALL FOUR COIL SPRINGS ARE SLIGHTLY CORRODED
    • NoteALL THE BRAKE PIPES ARE PLASTIC COATED
    • NoteBODY WORK DAMAGE
    • NoteBOTH FRONT STRUTS ARE SLIGHTLY STIFF
    • NoteNEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE OUTER SILLS HAVE PLASTIC COVERS ON THE SILLS..SILLS NOT CHECKED
    • NoteOBJECT HANGING FROM THE CENTRE REAR VIEW MIRROR
    • NoteTHE WHOLE UNDERSIDE OF THE VEHICLE..I.E FLOOR AREA IS COVERED IN PLASTIC FLOOR COVERS..THUS A FULL INSPECTION OF SOME OF THE COMPONETS COULD NOT BE CHECKED
    • NoteVEHICLE TESTED IN WET CONDITIONS

  23. Fail31,359 miles2 failures2 advisories8 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,359 miles
    Test number
    746053821202
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteALL FOUR COIL SPRINGS ARE SLIGHTLY CORRODED
    • NoteALL THE BRAKE PIPES ARE PLASTIC COATED
    • NoteBODY WORK DAMAGE
    • NoteBOTH FRONT STRUTS ARE SLIGHTLY STIFF
    • NoteNEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE OUTER SILLS HAVE PLASTIC COVERS ON THE SILLS..SILLS NOT CHECKED
    • NoteOBJECT HANGING FROM THE CENTRE REAR VIEW MIRROR
    • NoteTHE WHOLE UNDERSIDE OF THE VEHICLE..I.E FLOOR AREA IS COVERED IN PLASTIC FLOOR COVERS..THUS A FULL INSPECTION OF SOME OF THE COMPONETS COULD NOT BE CHECKED
    • NoteVEHICLE TESTED IN WET CONDITIONS

Questions about L26 JTJ

Does L26 JTJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L26 JTJ is valid until 27 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L26 JTJ?
The MOT on L26 JTJ is valid until 27 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L26 JTJ done?
L26 JTJ was recorded at 109,153 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2026, an average of 5,119 miles a year.
Has L26 JTJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L26 JTJ has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on L26 JTJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 29 Mar 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L26 JTJ find?
L26 JTJ passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 11 advisories: offside front headlamp lens slightly defective; central rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 9 more.

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