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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

White · Diesel · 2013 · 1,461 cc

L26 PWLMOT history

L26 PWL is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 8 Nov 2013. Its MOT is valid until 4 Mar 2027 and it has passed 10 of 16 MOT tests, with 87,574 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Feb 2026.

L26 PWL white Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Mar 2027
Mileage
87,574 mi
At MOT on 12 Feb 2026
MOT tests
16
10 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,469 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L26 PWL
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
2013
First used
8 Nov 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L26 PWL was last recorded at 87,574 miles on 12 Feb 2026, 95 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,479 miles · 9 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
95 miles
Average per year
8,469 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,574 miles
  • 2025 – 73,714 miles
  • 2024 – 61,269 miles
  • 2023 – 50,059 miles
  • 2022 – 44,247 miles
  • 2021 – 40,252 miles
  • 2020 – 37,028 miles
  • 2019 – 28,698 miles
  • 2018 – 18,195 miles
  • 2016 – 8,966 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,574 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Feeding both rear flexi brake hoses steel pipes swollen under plastic coating

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

16 tests since 1 Nov 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,574 miles (+95)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    87,574 miles
    Test number
    710663572722

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail87,479 miles (+13,765)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,479 miles
    Test number
    743918268390
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass73,714 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    73,714 miles
    Test number
    459881479416
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre cutting out on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail73,714 miles (+12,445)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,714 miles
    Test number
    453590974576
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre cutting out on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass61,269 miles (+11,210)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    61,269 miles
    Test number
    902313975759

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass50,059 miles (+5,812)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    50,059 miles
    Test number
    778269350368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass44,247 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    44,247 miles
    Test number
    209279453654

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail44,247 miles (+3,995)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,247 miles
    Test number
    843528382878
    • MajorOffside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass40,252 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    40,252 miles
    Test number
    554256118535
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Feeding both rear flexi brake hoses steel pipes swollen under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail40,251 miles (+3,223)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,251 miles
    Test number
    115047605393
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Feeding both rear flexi brake hoses steel pipes swollen under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass37,028 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    37,028 miles
    Test number
    461163237287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail37,028 miles (+8,330)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,028 miles
    Test number
    904334690868
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  13. Pass28,698 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    28,698 miles
    Test number
    201636384157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail28,698 miles (+10,503)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,698 miles
    Test number
    496599534499
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  15. Pass18,195 miles (+9,229)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    18,195 miles
    Test number
    538224087700
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass8,966 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    8,966 miles
    Test number
    142781745102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L26 PWL

Does L26 PWL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L26 PWL is valid until 4 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L26 PWL?
The MOT on L26 PWL is valid until 4 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L26 PWL done?
L26 PWL was recorded at 87,574 miles at its MOT on 12 Feb 2026, an average of 8,469 miles a year.
Has L26 PWL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L26 PWL has failed 6 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on L26 PWL 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 PWL find?
L26 PWL passed its latest MOT on 12 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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