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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Grey · Diesel · 2016 · 2,143 cc

L26 PYLMOT history

L26 PYL is a grey diesel Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 17 Jun 2016. Its MOT is valid until 18 Aug 2027 and it has passed 9 of 10 MOT tests, with 84,996 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2026.

L26 PYL grey Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Aug 2027
Mileage
84,996 mi
At MOT on 19 Aug 2026
MOT tests
10
9 passed · 1 failed
Per year
9,148 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L26 PYL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
17 Jun 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L26 PYL was last recorded at 84,996 miles on 19 Aug 2026, 12,200 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
72,796 miles · 20 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
12,200 miles
Average per year
9,148 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 84,996 miles
  • 2025 – 72,796 miles
  • 2024 – 56,148 miles
  • 2023 – 45,904 miles
  • 2022 – 37,466 miles
  • 2021 – 32,404 miles
  • 2020 – 26,513 miles
  • 2019 – 19,147 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,996 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass84,996 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    84,996 miles
    Test number
    610059054471
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Fail84,996 miles (+12,200)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,996 miles
    Test number
    696097272945
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass72,796 miles (+16,648)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    72,796 miles
    Test number
    447997950352
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass56,148 miles (+2,364)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    56,148 miles
    Test number
    398583305477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass53,784 miles (+7,880)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    53,784 miles
    Test number
    301062466451
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass45,904 miles (+8,438)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    45,904 miles
    Test number
    408994530875

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass37,466 miles (+5,062)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    37,466 miles
    Test number
    341028998505

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass32,404 miles (+5,891)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    32,404 miles
    Test number
    204704918122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass26,513 miles (+7,366)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    26,513 miles
    Test number
    464611851824

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass19,147 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    19,147 miles
    Test number
    103098356496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L26 PYL

Does L26 PYL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L26 PYL is valid until 18 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L26 PYL?
The MOT on L26 PYL is valid until 18 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L26 PYL done?
L26 PYL was recorded at 84,996 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2026, an average of 9,148 miles a year.
Has L26 PYL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L26 PYL has failed 1 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on L26 PYL 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 PYL find?
L26 PYL passed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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