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Black · Diesel · 2017 · 1,461 cc

L26 OJYMOT history

L26 OJY is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 10 Mar 2017. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jan 2027 and it has passed 7 of 11 MOT tests, with 79,377 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jan 2026.

L26 OJY black Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Jan 2027
Mileage
79,377 mi
At MOT on 24 Jan 2026
MOT tests
11
7 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,260 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L26 OJY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
10 Mar 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L26 OJY was last recorded at 79,377 miles on 24 Jan 2026, 4,641 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
74,736 miles · 24 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
4,641 miles
Average per year
6,260 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 79,377 miles
  • 2025 – 74,736 miles
  • 2024 – 69,301 miles
  • 2023 – 63,556 miles
  • 2022 – 52,747 miles
  • 2021 – 46,584 miles
  • 2020 – 42,717 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,377 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Bothsides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Bothsides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

11 tests since 17 Mar 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,377 miles (+4,641)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    79,377 miles
    Test number
    879285215856
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Bothsides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Bothsides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass74,736 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    74,736 miles
    Test number
    698791435550

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail74,736 miles (+5,435)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,736 miles
    Test number
    673420565604
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass69,301 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    69,301 miles
    Test number
    996445048364
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  5. Fail69,301 miles (+5,745)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,301 miles
    Test number
    949246017262
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  6. Pass63,556 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    63,556 miles
    Test number
    105653547806

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail63,556 miles (+10,809)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,556 miles
    Test number
    129955904035
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  8. Pass52,747 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    52,747 miles
    Test number
    714995613304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail52,746 miles (+6,162)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,746 miles
    Test number
    125976706492
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass46,584 miles (+3,867)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    46,584 miles
    Test number
    488189673165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass42,717 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    42,717 miles
    Test number
    675392267483
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Questions about L26 OJY

Does L26 OJY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L26 OJY is valid until 26 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L26 OJY?
The MOT on L26 OJY is valid until 26 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L26 OJY done?
L26 OJY was recorded at 79,377 miles at its MOT on 24 Jan 2026, an average of 6,260 miles a year.
Has L26 OJY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L26 OJY has failed 4 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on L26 OJY 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 OJY find?
L26 OJY passed its latest MOT on 24 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing bothsides; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing bothsides.

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