Mercedes-Benz A-Class
White · Diesel · 2014 · 1,461 cc
L40 BAEMOT history
L40 BAE is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 18 Dec 2014. Its MOT is valid until 30 Dec 2026 and it has passed 9 of 10 MOT tests, with 130,339 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 130,339 mi
- At MOT on 31 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 10
- 9 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 11,915 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L40 BAE
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- A-Class
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,461 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2014
- First used
- 18 Dec 2014
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 30 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 31 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L40 BAE was last recorded at 130,339 miles on 31 Dec 2025, 6,113 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 124,226 miles · 23 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 6,113 miles
- Average per year
- 11,915 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 130,339 miles
- 2024 – 124,226 miles
- 2023 – 108,940 miles
- 2022 – 91,039 miles
- 2021 – 70,358 miles
- 2020 – 49,769 miles
- 2019 – 44,155 miles
- 2018 – 39,384 miles
- 2017 – 34,205 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass130,339 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective fronts (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024
Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning
Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023
Full MOT history
10 tests since 6 Dec 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass130,339 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 130,339 miles
- Test number
- 189372209454
- MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective fronts (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail130,336 miles (+6,110)2 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,336 miles
- Test number
- 569123810140
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective fronts (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass124,226 miles (+15,286)2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 124,226 miles
- Test number
- 690578260656
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass108,940 miles (+17,901)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 108,940 miles
- Test number
- 545459783826
- MinorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass91,039 miles (+20,681)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 91,039 miles
- Test number
- 975707043402
- MinorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake fluid low
Pass70,358 miles (+20,589)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 70,358 miles
- Test number
- 649039812608
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass49,769 miles (+5,614)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 49,769 miles
- Test number
- 770060695268
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,155 miles (+4,771)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 44,155 miles
- Test number
- 740108750143
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cracking
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass39,384 miles (+5,179)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 39,384 miles
- Test number
- 333762812706
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,205 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 34,205 miles
- Test number
- 647604612228
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L40 BAE
- Does L40 BAE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 BAE is valid until 30 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on L40 BAE?
- The MOT on L40 BAE is valid until 30 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L40 BAE done?
- L40 BAE was recorded at 130,339 miles at its MOT on 31 Dec 2025, an average of 11,915 miles a year.
- Has L40 BAE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L40 BAE has failed 1 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Dec 2025.
- Has the mileage on L40 BAE 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 L40 BAE find?
- L40 BAE passed its latest MOT on 31 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: windscreen wiper blade defective fronts; nearside front inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded, and 2 more.
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