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Black · Diesel · 2020 · 1,950 cc

L26 RLWMOT history

L26 RLW is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz A first used on 26 Feb 2020. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jan 2027 and it has passed 4 of 6 MOT tests, with 48,675 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jan 2026.

L26 RLW black Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jan 2027
Mileage
48,675 mi
At MOT on 29 Jan 2026
MOT tests
6
4 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,702 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L26 RLW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,950 cc
Year of manufacture
2020
First used
26 Feb 2020
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L26 RLW was last recorded at 48,675 miles on 29 Jan 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 29 Jan 2026: 48,675 miles, lower than 48,745 miles on 27 Jan 2026.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
48,745 miles · 27 Jan 2026
Average per year
6,702 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 48,675 miles
  • 2025 – 40,167 miles
  • 2024 – 33,859 miles
  • 2022 – 27,593 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass48,675 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

6 tests since 7 Dec 2022, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass48,675 miles (-70)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    48,675 miles
    Test number
    127735792555

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail48,745 miles (+8,578)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,745 miles
    Test number
    879479940087
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
  3. Pass40,167 miles (+6,308)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    40,167 miles
    Test number
    673255687777
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass33,859 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    33,859 miles
    Test number
    114397790889
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Fail33,856 miles (+6,263)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,856 miles
    Test number
    655969280224
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass27,593 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    27,593 miles
    Test number
    321092474538

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L26 RLW

Does L26 RLW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L26 RLW is valid until 28 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L26 RLW?
The MOT on L26 RLW is valid until 28 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 RLW done?
L26 RLW was recorded at 48,675 miles at its MOT on 29 Jan 2026, an average of 6,702 miles a year.
Has L26 RLW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L26 RLW has failed 2 of its 6 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on L26 RLW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 29 Jan 2026. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L26 RLW find?
L26 RLW passed its latest MOT on 29 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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