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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Black · Petrol · 2014 · 1,595 cc

L27 SDKMOT history

L27 SDK is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 25 Nov 2014. Its MOT is valid until 8 Dec 2026 and it has passed 9 of 14 MOT tests, with 72,704 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2025.

L27 SDK black Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Dec 2026
Mileage
72,704 mi
At MOT on 3 Dec 2025
MOT tests
14
9 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,680 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L27 SDK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
25 Nov 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L27 SDK was last recorded at 72,704 miles on 3 Dec 2025, 11,924 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
60,780 miles · 6 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
11,924 miles
Average per year
6,680 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 72,704 miles
  • 2024 – 60,780 miles
  • 2023 – 54,214 miles
  • 2022 – 47,727 miles
  • 2021 – 40,705 miles
  • 2020 – 35,612 miles
  • 2019 – 30,728 miles
  • 2018 – 25,887 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,704 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 23 Nov 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,704 miles (+11,924)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    72,704 miles
    Test number
    774156867625
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass60,780 miles (+6,566)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    60,780 miles
    Test number
    700526293525

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass54,214 miles (+6,487)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    54,214 miles
    Test number
    180474442864

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass47,727 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    47,727 miles
    Test number
    488570759948
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail47,726 miles (+7,021)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,726 miles
    Test number
    155022235227
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass40,705 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    40,705 miles
    Test number
    537033055081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail40,705 miles (+5,093)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,705 miles
    Test number
    150262427470
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass35,612 miles (+103)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    35,612 miles
    Test number
    422848155184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail35,509 miles (+4,781)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,509 miles
    Test number
    992735405235
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside & offside rear tyres are cracking

  10. Pass30,728 miles (+179)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    30,728 miles
    Test number
    608346200816

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail30,549 miles (+4,662)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,549 miles
    Test number
    810529050079
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass25,887 miles (+131)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    25,887 miles
    Test number
    898388264952
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  13. Fail25,756 miles2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,756 miles
    Test number
    391072289142
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  14. Pass32,762 km5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    32,762 km
    Test number
    402902692783
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertray fitted

Questions about L27 SDK

Does L27 SDK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L27 SDK is valid until 8 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L27 SDK?
The MOT on L27 SDK is valid until 8 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L27 SDK done?
L27 SDK was recorded at 72,704 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2025, an average of 6,680 miles a year.
Has L27 SDK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L27 SDK has failed 5 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on L27 SDK 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 L27 SDK find?
L27 SDK passed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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