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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,498 cc

L3 SECMOT history

L3 SEC is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 1 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 33,085 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jan 2026.

L3 SEC black Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jan 2027
Mileage
33,085 mi
At MOT on 8 Jan 2026
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,414 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 SEC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
1 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 SEC was last recorded at 33,085 miles on 8 Jan 2026, 571 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
32,514 miles · 9 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
571 miles
Average per year
1,414 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 33,085 miles
  • 2025 – 32,514 miles
  • 2024 – 31,679 miles
  • 2023 – 30,537 miles
  • 2021 – 29,433 miles
  • 2020 – 28,441 miles
  • 2019 – 27,752 miles
  • 2018 – 26,908 miles
  • 2017 – 25,335 miles
  • 2016 – 23,454 miles
  • 2015 – 21,758 miles
  • 2014 – 20,102 miles
  • 2013 – 17,725 miles
  • 2012 – 15,682 miles
  • 2011 – 13,137 miles
  • 2010 – 10,632 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass33,085 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

Full MOT history

21 tests since 22 Feb 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass33,085 miles (+571)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    33,085 miles
    Test number
    767462689687

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass32,514 miles (+835)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    32,514 miles
    Test number
    700031944170
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass31,679 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    31,679 miles
    Test number
    763779466953

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail31,679 miles (+1,142)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,679 miles
    Test number
    531553432713
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
  5. Pass30,537 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    30,537 miles
    Test number
    202847947395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail30,517 miles (+1,084)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,517 miles
    Test number
    553434190125
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  7. Pass29,433 miles (+539)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    29,433 miles
    Test number
    110344351600
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass28,894 miles (+453)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    28,894 miles
    Test number
    633126532582

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass28,441 miles (+689)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    28,441 miles
    Test number
    409841990343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass27,752 miles (+844)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    27,752 miles
    Test number
    779816673554

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass26,908 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    26,908 miles
    Test number
    168453853942

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail26,908 miles (+1,573)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,908 miles
    Test number
    516514432261
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  13. Pass25,335 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    25,335 miles
    Test number
    700150130823

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail25,335 miles (+1,881)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,335 miles
    Test number
    948694042376
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
  15. Pass23,454 miles (+1,696)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    23,454 miles
    Test number
    360062847176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass21,758 miles (+1,656)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    21,758 miles
    Test number
    726865035075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass20,102 miles (+2,377)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    20,102 miles
    Test number
    696723544004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass17,725 miles (+2,043)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    17,725 miles
    Test number
    496134743089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass15,682 miles (+2,545)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    15,682 miles
    Test number
    806793852062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass13,137 miles (+2,505)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    13,137 miles
    Test number
    945537441073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass10,632 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    10,632 miles
    Test number
    704293550094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L3 SEC

Does L3 SEC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 SEC is valid until 16 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L3 SEC?
The MOT on L3 SEC is valid until 16 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L3 SEC done?
L3 SEC was recorded at 33,085 miles at its MOT on 8 Jan 2026, an average of 1,414 miles a year.
Has L3 SEC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 SEC has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on L3 SEC 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 SEC find?
L3 SEC passed its latest MOT on 8 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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