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Purple · Diesel · 2015 · 1,461 cc

L31 XLAMOT history

L31 XLA is a purple diesel Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 3 Mar 2015. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jan 2027 and it has passed 9 of 13 MOT tests, with 151,195 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jan 2026.

L31 XLA purple Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Jan 2027
Mileage
151,195 mi
At MOT on 6 Jan 2026
MOT tests
13
9 passed · 4 failed
Per year
13,904 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L31 XLA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
3 Mar 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L31 XLA was last recorded at 151,195 miles on 6 Jan 2026, 9,868 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,327 miles · 7 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
9,868 miles
Average per year
13,904 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 151,195 miles
  • 2025 – 141,327 miles
  • 2024 – 136,901 miles
  • 2023 – 122,397 miles
  • 2022 – 121,707 miles
  • 2020 – 98,155 miles
  • 2019 – 64,601 miles
  • 2018 – 42,059 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass151,195 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

13 tests since 2 Mar 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass151,195 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    151,195 miles
    Test number
    642703823641
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  2. Fail151,195 miles (+9,868)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,195 miles
    Test number
    233754151629
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  3. Pass141,327 miles (+4,426)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    141,327 miles
    Test number
    146573111478
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass136,901 miles (+14,504)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    136,901 miles
    Test number
    624375882238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass122,397 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    122,397 miles
    Test number
    869522590866

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail122,397 miles (+21)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,397 miles
    Test number
    441188543570
    • MajorNearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

  7. Pass122,376 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    122,376 miles
    Test number
    632723883671

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail122,376 miles (+669)8 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,376 miles
    Test number
    843869973157
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested bulb missing (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass121,707 miles (+23,552)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    121,707 miles
    Test number
    218958903658
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

  10. Pass98,155 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    98,155 miles
    Test number
    121159043062
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

  11. Fail98,155 miles (+33,554)2 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,155 miles
    Test number
    395848660032
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

  12. Pass64,601 miles (+22,542)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    64,601 miles
    Test number
    290160923934

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass42,059 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    42,059 miles
    Test number
    852789349904

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L31 XLA

Does L31 XLA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L31 XLA is valid until 6 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L31 XLA?
The MOT on L31 XLA is valid until 6 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L31 XLA done?
L31 XLA was recorded at 151,195 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2026, an average of 13,904 miles a year.
Has L31 XLA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L31 XLA has failed 4 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on L31 XLA 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 L31 XLA find?
L31 XLA passed its latest MOT on 6 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect.

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