Mercedes-Benz A-Class
Grey · Diesel · 2013 · 1,461 cc
L3 RVVMOT history
L3 RVV is a grey diesel Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 27 Sept 2013. Its MOT is valid until 6 Feb 2027 and it has passed 10 of 17 MOT tests, with 142,510 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 6 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 142,510 mi
- At MOT on 30 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 10 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 10,137 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L3 RVV
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- A-Class
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,461 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2013
- First used
- 27 Sept 2013
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 6 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L3 RVV was last recorded at 142,510 miles on 30 Jan 2026, 5,182 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 137,328 miles · 7 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,182 miles
- Average per year
- 10,137 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 142,510 miles
- 2025 – 137,328 miles
- 2023 – 127,132 miles
- 2022 – 117,514 miles
- 2021 – 98,194 miles
- 2020 – 92,258 miles
- 2019 – 83,325 miles
- 2018 – 70,482 miles
- 2017 – 59,321 miles
- 2016 – 46,120 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass142,510 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOuter sill covers and under trays fitted
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
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.
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
Major3 MOTs, 2021–2025
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023
Full MOT history
17 tests since 28 Jul 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass142,510 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 142,510 miles
- Test number
- 174471335959
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOuter sill covers and under trays fitted
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Fail142,510 miles (+5,182)2 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,510 miles
- Test number
- 824216528073
- Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOuter sill covers and under trays fitted
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Pass137,328 miles (+20)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 137,328 miles
- Test number
- 789311520947
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail137,308 miles (+10,176)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,308 miles
- Test number
- 582667281522
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass127,132 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 127,132 miles
- Test number
- 388642144213
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail127,132 miles (+9,618)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,132 miles
- Test number
- 291417395829
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorOffside Side repeater not working mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Pass117,514 miles (+91)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 117,514 miles
- Test number
- 888584611548
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail117,423 miles (+19,229)3 dangerous4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,423 miles
- Test number
- 380929883466
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Pass98,194 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 98,194 miles
- Test number
- 850138484759
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside and nearside front outer side walls of tyres damaged.
Fail98,194 miles (+5,936)5 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,194 miles
- Test number
- 456485541024
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorRear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside and nearside front outer side walls of tyres damaged.
Pass92,258 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 92,258 miles
- Test number
- 893566462463
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge.
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge.
Fail92,258 miles (+8,933)1 dangerous1 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,258 miles
- Test number
- 675044307763
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning upper inopretive. (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge.
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge.
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge.
Pass83,325 miles (+12,843)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 83,325 miles
- Test number
- 642568125737
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass70,482 miles (+11,161)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 70,482 miles
- Test number
- 851498083886
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm. (5.2.3 (e))
Pass59,321 miles (+13,201)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 59,321 miles
- Test number
- 619126947465
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,120 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 46,120 miles
- Test number
- 654631597899
- AdvisoryFront wipers smeary
Fail46,120 miles1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,120 miles
- Test number
- 861727613009
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- AdvisoryFront wipers smeary
Questions about L3 RVV
- Does L3 RVV currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 RVV is valid until 6 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L3 RVV?
- The MOT on L3 RVV is valid until 6 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L3 RVV done?
- L3 RVV was recorded at 142,510 miles at its MOT on 30 Jan 2026, an average of 10,137 miles a year.
- Has L3 RVV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L3 RVV has failed 7 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on L3 RVV 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 RVV find?
- L3 RVV passed its latest MOT on 30 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; outer sill covers and under trays fitted; rear shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect.
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