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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Blue · Diesel · 2016 · 2,143 cc

L40 CHGMOT history

L40 CHG is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 7 Apr 2016. Its MOT is valid until 29 Apr 2027 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 127,449 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Apr 2026.

L40 CHG blue Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Apr 2027
Mileage
127,449 mi
At MOT on 30 Apr 2026
MOT tests
11
8 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,290 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 CHG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
7 Apr 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 CHG was last recorded at 127,449 miles on 30 Apr 2026, 1,560 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,889 miles · 27 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,560 miles
Average per year
9,290 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 127,449 miles
  • 2025 – 125,889 miles
  • 2024 – 112,961 miles
  • 2023 – 103,421 miles
  • 2022 – 93,619 miles
  • 2021 – 82,572 miles
  • 2020 – 77,022 miles
  • 2019 – 61,678 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,449 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

11 tests since 1 Apr 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,449 miles (+1,560)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    127,449 miles
    Test number
    317582950486
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass125,889 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    125,889 miles
    Test number
    410105130760
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing uneven inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner of tyre wearing uneven (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  3. Fail125,889 miles (+12,928)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,889 miles
    Test number
    790032821923
    • MajorFront Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner of front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing uneven inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner of tyre wearing uneven (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  4. Pass112,961 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    112,961 miles
    Test number
    130918522968

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail112,960 miles (+9,539)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,960 miles
    Test number
    136618318441
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. Pass103,421 miles (+9,802)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    103,421 miles
    Test number
    421549322936
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass93,619 miles (+11,047)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    93,619 miles
    Test number
    505132291059
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass82,572 miles (+5,550)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    82,572 miles
    Test number
    430119118147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass77,022 miles (+15,344)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    77,022 miles
    Test number
    350675865159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass61,678 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    61,678 miles
    Test number
    944380921516
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Castellated (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Fail61,678 miles1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,678 miles
    Test number
    247032423034
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (castellated) (5.2.3 (e))

Questions about L40 CHG

Does L40 CHG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 CHG is valid until 29 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L40 CHG?
The MOT on L40 CHG is valid until 29 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 CHG done?
L40 CHG was recorded at 127,449 miles at its MOT on 30 Apr 2026, an average of 9,290 miles a year.
Has L40 CHG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 CHG has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on L40 CHG 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 CHG find?
L40 CHG passed its latest MOT on 30 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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