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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Blue · Diesel · 2013 · 1,796 cc

L30 PDHMOT history

L30 PDH is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 5 Sept 2013. Its MOT is valid until 5 May 2027 and it has passed 10 of 15 MOT tests, with 115,004 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 May 2026.

L30 PDH blue Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 May 2027
Mileage
115,004 mi
At MOT on 6 May 2026
MOT tests
15
10 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,103 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L30 PDH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
5 Sept 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 May 2027
Latest MOT test
6 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L30 PDH was last recorded at 115,004 miles on 6 May 2026, 279 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,725 miles · 24 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
279 miles
Average per year
8,103 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 115,004 miles
  • 2025 – 106,909 miles
  • 2024 – 96,232 miles
  • 2023 – 87,454 miles
  • 2022 – 79,678 miles
  • 2020 – 68,956 miles
  • 2019 – 61,250 miles
  • 2018 – 52,725 miles
  • 2017 – 46,110 miles
  • 2016 – 36,600 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,004 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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 Rear Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

15 tests since 1 Sept 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,004 miles (+279)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2027
    Odometer
    115,004 miles
    Test number
    768183020520
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  2. Fail114,725 miles (+7,816)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,725 miles
    Test number
    119952131039
    • MajorNearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  3. Pass106,909 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    106,909 miles
    Test number
    600681703306
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  4. Fail106,909 miles (+10,677)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,909 miles
    Test number
    923144406757
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  5. Pass96,232 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    96,232 miles
    Test number
    240450881198
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail96,232 miles (+8,778)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,232 miles
    Test number
    652766469849
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass87,454 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    87,454 miles
    Test number
    376924794102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail87,454 miles (+7,776)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,454 miles
    Test number
    580784396376
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass79,678 miles (+10,722)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    79,678 miles
    Test number
    917743137839
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass68,956 miles (+7,706)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    68,956 miles
    Test number
    208235105271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass61,250 miles (+8,525)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    61,250 miles
    Test number
    800854800810

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass52,725 miles (+6,615)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    52,725 miles
    Test number
    744444317237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass46,110 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    46,110 miles
    Test number
    248510950486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail46,110 miles (+9,510)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,110 miles
    Test number
    204598122793
    • FailureNearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

  15. Pass36,600 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    36,600 miles
    Test number
    135184441771

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L30 PDH

Does L30 PDH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L30 PDH is valid until 5 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L30 PDH?
The MOT on L30 PDH is valid until 5 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L30 PDH done?
L30 PDH was recorded at 115,004 miles at its MOT on 6 May 2026, an average of 8,103 miles a year.
Has L30 PDH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L30 PDH has failed 5 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on L30 PDH 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 L30 PDH find?
L30 PDH passed its latest MOT on 6 May 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively.

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