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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Red · Diesel · 2013 · 1,796 cc

L26 MPLMOT history

L26 MPL is a red diesel Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 19 Jul 2013. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 101,897 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jul 2026.

L26 MPL red Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Jul 2027
Mileage
101,897 mi
At MOT on 6 Jul 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,164 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L26 MPL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
19 Jul 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L26 MPL was last recorded at 101,897 miles on 6 Jul 2026, 8,286 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
93,611 miles · 14 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
8,286 miles
Average per year
8,164 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 101,897 miles
  • 2025 – 93,611 miles
  • 2024 – 88,745 miles
  • 2023 – 86,141 miles
  • 2022 – 82,320 miles
  • 2021 – 77,014 miles
  • 2020 – 50,195 miles
  • 2019 – 50,139 miles
  • 2018 – 46,102 miles
  • 2017 – 37,402 miles
  • 2016 – 20,465 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,897 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass101,897 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    101,897 miles
    Test number
    341817545174
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail101,897 miles (+8,286)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,897 miles
    Test number
    247808744491
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass93,611 miles (+4,866)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    93,611 miles
    Test number
    562977470119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass88,745 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    88,745 miles
    Test number
    503147095628
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  5. Fail88,743 miles (+2,602)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,743 miles
    Test number
    863972757778
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  6. Pass86,141 miles (+3,821)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    86,141 miles
    Test number
    274414337717
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Damage to n/s/f inner wing
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass82,320 miles (+5,306)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    82,320 miles
    Test number
    722378285758

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass77,014 miles (+1,574)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    77,014 miles
    Test number
    280728105625
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  9. Pass75,440 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    75,440 miles
    Test number
    412258693666
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  10. Fail75,440 miles (+25,245)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,440 miles
    Test number
    491498866867
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  11. Pass50,195 miles (+56)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    50,195 miles
    Test number
    408742759187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass50,139 miles (+4,037)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    50,139 miles
    Test number
    878943664218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass46,102 miles (+8,700)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    46,102 miles
    Test number
    382509884203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass37,402 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    37,402 miles
    Test number
    376377318854

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail37,402 miles (+16,937)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,402 miles
    Test number
    735442849161
    • Repaired at testBrake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

  16. Pass20,465 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    20,465 miles
    Test number
    204852319765
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake disc is lipped
    • AdvisoryBoth front inner brake pads are 90% worn

Questions about L26 MPL

Does L26 MPL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L26 MPL is valid until 20 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L26 MPL?
The MOT on L26 MPL is valid until 20 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L26 MPL done?
L26 MPL was recorded at 101,897 miles at its MOT on 6 Jul 2026, an average of 8,164 miles a year.
Has L26 MPL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L26 MPL has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on L26 MPL 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 MPL find?
L26 MPL passed its latest MOT on 6 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; oil leak, but not excessive.

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