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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Red · Petrol · 2009 · 1,598 cc

L2 APMMOT history

L2 APM is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 22 Dec 2009. Its MOT is valid until 22 Dec 2026 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 57,943 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Nov 2025.

L2 APM red Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Dec 2026
Mileage
57,943 mi
At MOT on 27 Nov 2025
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,237 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L2 APM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
22 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L2 APM was last recorded at 57,943 miles on 27 Nov 2025, 3,158 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
54,785 miles · 26 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
3,158 miles
Average per year
3,237 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 57,943 miles
  • 2024 – 54,785 miles
  • 2023 – 51,948 miles
  • 2022 – 49,193 miles
  • 2021 – 46,569 miles
  • 2020 – 43,652 miles
  • 2019 – 40,367 miles
  • 2018 – 36,836 miles
  • 2017 – 32,976 miles
  • 2016 – 29,750 miles
  • 2015 – 26,841 miles
  • 2014 – 23,351 miles
  • 2013 – 19,360 miles
  • 2012 – 15,943 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass57,943 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Axle corroded.

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.

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Coil spring corroded both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

19 tests since 6 Dec 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass57,943 miles (+3,158)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    57,943 miles
    Test number
    651135411704
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle corroded.

  2. Pass54,785 miles (+2,837)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    54,785 miles
    Test number
    738151048142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass51,948 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    51,948 miles
    Test number
    893440586652

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail51,946 miles (+2,753)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,946 miles
    Test number
    281786871479
    • MajorCentral Rear Inner Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  5. Pass49,193 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    49,193 miles
    Test number
    195566263874
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both n/s + o/s (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel filler neck rusty

  6. Fail49,189 miles (+2,620)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,189 miles
    Test number
    904759518738
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both n/s + o/s (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel filler neck rusty

  7. Pass46,569 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    46,569 miles
    Test number
    660528495207
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail46,566 miles (+2,914)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,566 miles
    Test number
    305359398742
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass43,652 miles (+3,285)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    43,652 miles
    Test number
    766039582721

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass40,367 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    40,367 miles
    Test number
    571838881128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail40,365 miles (+3,529)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,365 miles
    Test number
    920118866069
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass36,836 miles (+3,860)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    36,836 miles
    Test number
    583858206461
    • AdvisorySeat belt button on offside rear belt not functioning fully on release button but releasing belt
    • AdvisorySome corrosion to metal lines at the rear of the vehicle

  13. Pass32,976 miles (+3,226)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    32,976 miles
    Test number
    676638904258
    • AdvisoryParking brake cable outer casing split

  14. Pass29,750 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    29,750 miles
    Test number
    136531218035
    • AdvisoryOffside outer handbrake cable splitting

  15. Fail29,750 miles (+2,909)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,750 miles
    Test number
    400904607150
    • Repaired at testBrake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Front (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside outer handbrake cable splitting

  16. Pass26,841 miles (+3,490)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    26,841 miles
    Test number
    265735658287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass23,351 miles (+3,991)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    23,351 miles
    Test number
    205973444314
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass19,360 miles (+3,417)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    19,360 miles
    Test number
    707965943369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass15,943 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    15,943 miles
    Test number
    208321442361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L2 APM

Does L2 APM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L2 APM is valid until 22 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L2 APM?
The MOT on L2 APM is valid until 22 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L2 APM done?
L2 APM was recorded at 57,943 miles at its MOT on 27 Nov 2025, an average of 3,237 miles a year.
Has L2 APM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L2 APM has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on L2 APM 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 L2 APM find?
L2 APM passed its latest MOT on 27 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: front play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside front road wheel slightly distorted; rear axle corroded..

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