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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,796 cc

L3 OTXMOT history

L3 OTX is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 24 Oct 2012. Its MOT is valid until 1 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 123,690 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Aug 2026.

L3 OTX blue Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Sept 2027
Mileage
123,690 mi
At MOT on 27 Aug 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,042 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 OTX
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
2012
First used
24 Oct 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 OTX was last recorded at 123,690 miles on 27 Aug 2026, 5,620 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,070 miles · 2 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
5,620 miles
Average per year
7,042 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 123,690 miles
  • 2025 – 118,070 miles
  • 2024 – 109,695 miles
  • 2023 – 101,105 miles
  • 2022 – 94,927 miles
  • 2021 – 84,839 miles
  • 2020 – 76,090 miles
  • 2019 – 66,927 miles
  • 2018 – 58,372 miles
  • 2017 – 53,941 miles
  • 2016 – 49,572 miles
  • 2015 – 47,308 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,690 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

16 tests since 22 Oct 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,690 miles (+5,620)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    123,690 miles
    Test number
    432670164432
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass118,070 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    118,070 miles
    Test number
    511154854664
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail118,070 miles (+8,375)3 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,070 miles
    Test number
    657284687472
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front subframe bent/dented
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass109,695 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    109,695 miles
    Test number
    426844915120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail109,695 miles (+8,590)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,695 miles
    Test number
    242279993669
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass101,105 miles (+6,178)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    101,105 miles
    Test number
    931586017060
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass94,927 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    94,927 miles
    Test number
    895644132891

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail94,927 miles (+10,088)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,927 miles
    Test number
    284986076857
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

  9. Pass84,839 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    84,839 miles
    Test number
    755195202532
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear N/S/R LENSE DAMAGED
    • AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS FITTED

  10. Fail84,830 miles (+8,740)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,830 miles
    Test number
    269916940264
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear N/S/R LENSE DAMAGED
    • AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS FITTED

  11. Pass76,090 miles (+9,163)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    76,090 miles
    Test number
    845733585125
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and slightly misshaped (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear lens cracked / broken but not showing white light

  12. Pass66,927 miles (+8,555)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    66,927 miles
    Test number
    328227509631
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear tyres starting to crack slightly.

  13. Pass58,372 miles (+4,431)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    58,372 miles
    Test number
    396913265295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass53,941 miles (+4,369)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    53,941 miles
    Test number
    975685498450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass49,572 miles (+2,264)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    49,572 miles
    Test number
    305219070298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass47,308 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    47,308 miles
    Test number
    793249238436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L3 OTX

Does L3 OTX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 OTX is valid until 1 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L3 OTX?
The MOT on L3 OTX is valid until 1 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L3 OTX done?
L3 OTX was recorded at 123,690 miles at its MOT on 27 Aug 2026, an average of 7,042 miles a year.
Has L3 OTX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 OTX has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on L3 OTX 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 L3 OTX find?
L3 OTX passed its latest MOT on 27 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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