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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Red · Petrol · 2014 · 1,595 cc

L26 XCYMOT history

L26 XCY is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 16 Apr 2014. Its MOT is valid until 18 Aug 2027 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 68,282 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Aug 2026.

L26 XCY red Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Aug 2027
Mileage
68,282 mi
At MOT on 8 Aug 2026
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,479 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L26 XCY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
16 Apr 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L26 XCY was last recorded at 68,282 miles on 8 Aug 2026, 2,927 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
65,355 miles · 13 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
2,927 miles
Average per year
4,479 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 68,282 miles
  • 2025 – 65,355 miles
  • 2024 – 62,669 miles
  • 2023 – 59,243 miles
  • 2022 – 55,147 miles
  • 2021 – 48,236 miles
  • 2020 – 45,095 miles
  • 2019 – 42,649 miles
  • 2018 – 38,049 miles
  • 2017 – 26,445 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,282 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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

12 tests since 5 Apr 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,282 miles (+2,927)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    68,282 miles
    Test number
    178331745913

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass65,355 miles (+2,686)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    65,355 miles
    Test number
    549941419051
    • MinorNearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  3. Pass62,669 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    62,669 miles
    Test number
    135560535777

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail62,669 miles (+3,426)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,669 miles
    Test number
    229973435552
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  5. Pass59,243 miles (+4,096)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    59,243 miles
    Test number
    657584435171
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass55,147 miles (+6,911)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    55,147 miles
    Test number
    926563853818
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass48,236 miles (+3,141)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    48,236 miles
    Test number
    845196268515
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  8. Pass45,095 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    45,095 miles
    Test number
    620256791936
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  9. Fail45,095 miles (+2,446)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,095 miles
    Test number
    149497506872
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  10. Pass42,649 miles (+4,600)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    42,649 miles
    Test number
    615300443422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass38,049 miles (+11,604)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    38,049 miles
    Test number
    648598956152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass26,445 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    26,445 miles
    Test number
    131857506343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L26 XCY

Does L26 XCY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L26 XCY is valid until 18 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L26 XCY?
The MOT on L26 XCY 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 XCY done?
L26 XCY was recorded at 68,282 miles at its MOT on 8 Aug 2026, an average of 4,479 miles a year.
Has L26 XCY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L26 XCY has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on L26 XCY 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 XCY find?
L26 XCY passed its latest MOT on 8 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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