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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

L26 OWLMOT history

L26 OWL is a grey petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 13 Dec 2003. Its MOT is valid until 18 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 117,680 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Nov 2025.

L26 OWL grey Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Nov 2026
Mileage
117,680 mi
At MOT on 19 Nov 2025
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,791 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L26 OWL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
13 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L26 OWL was last recorded at 117,680 miles on 19 Nov 2025, 3,763 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,917 miles · 11 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
3,763 miles
Average per year
4,791 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 117,680 miles
  • 2024 – 113,917 miles
  • 2023 – 110,789 miles
  • 2022 – 104,609 miles
  • 2021 – 100,369 miles
  • 2020 – 96,360 miles
  • 2019 – 92,817 miles
  • 2018 – 88,706 miles
  • 2017 – 86,649 miles
  • 2016 – 83,037 miles
  • 2015 – 80,693 miles
  • 2014 – 76,494 miles
  • 2013 – 70,618 miles
  • 2012 – 66,140 miles
  • 2011 – 61,632 miles
  • 2010 – 55,049 miles
  • 2009 – 47,402 miles
  • 2008 – 39,293 miles
  • 2007 – 32,142 miles
  • 2006 – 25,975 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,680 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

24 tests since 29 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,680 miles (+3,763)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    117,680 miles
    Test number
    866899836874
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass113,917 miles (+12)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    113,917 miles
    Test number
    220638010970
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail113,905 miles (+3,116)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,905 miles
    Test number
    600195573224
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass110,789 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    110,789 miles
    Test number
    967097008664

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail110,786 miles (+6,177)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,786 miles
    Test number
    925527485579
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass104,609 miles (+4,240)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    104,609 miles
    Test number
    441750389401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass100,369 miles (+4,009)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    100,369 miles
    Test number
    882821116759
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass96,360 miles (+3,543)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    96,360 miles
    Test number
    542158912959
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass92,817 miles (+4,111)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    92,817 miles
    Test number
    195040625574

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass88,706 miles (+2,057)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    88,706 miles
    Test number
    807614514626
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

  11. Pass86,649 miles (+3,612)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    86,649 miles
    Test number
    257286697071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass83,037 miles (+2,344)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    83,037 miles
    Test number
    537107380444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass80,693 miles (+4,199)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    80,693 miles
    Test number
    399934197192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass76,494 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    76,494 miles
    Test number
    388907184215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail76,494 miles (+5,876)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,494 miles
    Test number
    475617284228
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  16. Pass70,618 miles (+4,478)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    70,618 miles
    Test number
    416579483285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass66,140 miles (+4,508)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    66,140 miles
    Test number
    838620092262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass61,632 miles (+6,583)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    61,632 miles
    Test number
    846146281260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass55,049 miles (+153)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    55,049 miles
    Test number
    512811590235
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  20. Fail54,896 miles (+7,494)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,896 miles
    Test number
    801248380284
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  21. Pass47,402 miles (+8,109)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    47,402 miles
    Test number
    261549989270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass39,293 miles (+7,151)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    39,293 miles
    Test number
    351155378499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass32,142 miles (+6,167)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    32,142 miles
    Test number
    143597677250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass25,975 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    25,975 miles
    Test number
    742002676266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L26 OWL

Does L26 OWL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L26 OWL is valid until 18 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L26 OWL?
The MOT on L26 OWL is valid until 18 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 OWL done?
L26 OWL was recorded at 117,680 miles at its MOT on 19 Nov 2025, an average of 4,791 miles a year.
Has L26 OWL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L26 OWL has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on L26 OWL 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 OWL find?
L26 OWL passed its latest MOT on 19 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front; suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front.

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