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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 1,992 cc

L3 VBCMOT history

L3 VBC is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 29 Jun 2011. Its MOT expired on 29 Sept 2026 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 41,317 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2026.

L3 VBC silver Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 29 Sept 2026
Mileage
41,317 mi
At MOT on 6 Oct 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,083 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 VBC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,992 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
29 Jun 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

L3 VBC was last recorded at 41,317 miles on 6 Oct 2026, 192 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
41,125 miles · 30 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
192 miles
Average per year
2,083 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 41,317 miles
  • 2025 – 41,125 miles
  • 2024 – 40,330 miles
  • 2023 – 39,574 miles
  • 2022 – 39,117 miles
  • 2021 – 38,292 miles
  • 2020 – 37,239 miles
  • 2019 – 35,924 miles
  • 2018 – 33,362 miles
  • 2017 – 30,454 miles
  • 2016 – 25,202 miles
  • 2015 – 19,824 miles
  • 2014 – 15,585 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail41,317 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT failures mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 30 May 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail41,317 miles (+192)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,317 miles
    Test number
    170195882773
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))

  2. Pass41,125 miles (+795)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    41,125 miles
    Test number
    716651834067
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass40,330 miles (+756)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    40,330 miles
    Test number
    574338240105
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass39,574 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    39,574 miles
    Test number
    825140967888
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail39,754 miles (+637)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,754 miles
    Test number
    191363859548
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass39,117 miles (+825)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    39,117 miles
    Test number
    935527062737

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass38,292 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    38,292 miles
    Test number
    918546523856

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail38,292 miles (+1,053)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,292 miles
    Test number
    541798097385
    • DangerousNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  9. Pass37,239 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    37,239 miles
    Test number
    568995340469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail37,239 miles (+1,315)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,239 miles
    Test number
    441642916919
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass35,924 miles (+2,562)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    35,924 miles
    Test number
    109341170235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass33,362 miles (+2,908)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    33,362 miles
    Test number
    478561755635
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  13. Pass30,454 miles (+5,252)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2018
    Odometer
    30,454 miles
    Test number
    504248242759

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass25,202 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2017
    Odometer
    25,202 miles
    Test number
    622143496285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail25,202 miles (+5,378)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,202 miles
    Test number
    879236281299
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  16. Pass19,824 miles (+4,239)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    19,824 miles
    Test number
    756802655165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass15,585 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    15,585 miles
    Test number
    187780054194
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L3 VBC

Does L3 VBC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L3 VBC expired on 29 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L3 VBC?
The MOT on L3 VBC expired on 29 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L3 VBC done?
L3 VBC was recorded at 41,317 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2026, an average of 2,083 miles a year.
Has L3 VBC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 VBC has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on L3 VBC 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 VBC find?
L3 VBC failed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2026 with 4 major defects and 2 advisories: nearside front brake pipe excessively corroded; nearside rear brake pipe excessively corroded; offside front brake pipe excessively corroded, and 3 more.

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