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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

White · Diesel · 2016 · 1,461 cc

L26 LJAMOT history

L26 LJA is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 21 Nov 2016. Its MOT is valid until 20 Nov 2026 and it has passed 7 of 8 MOT tests, with 103,359 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Nov 2025.

L26 LJA white Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Nov 2026
Mileage
103,359 mi
At MOT on 10 Nov 2025
MOT tests
8
7 passed · 1 failed
Per year
8,136 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L26 LJA
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
2016
First used
21 Nov 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L26 LJA was last recorded at 103,359 miles on 10 Nov 2025, 3,165 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,194 miles · 16 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
3,165 miles
Average per year
8,136 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 103,359 miles
  • 2024 – 100,194 miles
  • 2023 – 95,698 miles
  • 2022 – 86,471 miles
  • 2021 – 75,479 miles
  • 2020 – 64,662 miles
  • 2019 – 54,284 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,359 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Engine covers and undertrays fitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Engine covers/under trays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

8 tests since 30 Oct 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,359 miles (+3,165)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    103,359 miles
    Test number
    753895115813
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass100,194 miles (+4,496)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    100,194 miles
    Test number
    574870967915

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass95,698 miles (+145)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    95,698 miles
    Test number
    305886577216
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers/under trays fitted

  4. Fail95,553 miles (+9,082)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,553 miles
    Test number
    585875090706
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers/under trays fitted

  5. Pass86,471 miles (+10,992)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    86,471 miles
    Test number
    278736043530
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted

  6. Pass75,479 miles (+10,817)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    75,479 miles
    Test number
    430229446158
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted

  7. Pass64,662 miles (+10,378)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    64,662 miles
    Test number
    952836543018
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted

  8. Pass54,284 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    54,284 miles
    Test number
    124411334832
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Questions about L26 LJA

Does L26 LJA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L26 LJA is valid until 20 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L26 LJA?
The MOT on L26 LJA is valid until 20 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L26 LJA done?
L26 LJA was recorded at 103,359 miles at its MOT on 10 Nov 2025, an average of 8,136 miles a year.
Has L26 LJA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L26 LJA has failed 1 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on L26 LJA 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 L26 LJA find?
L26 LJA passed its latest MOT on 10 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: rear inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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