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Grey · Diesel · 2017 · 1,461 cc

L40 EYPMOT history

L40 EYP is a grey diesel Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 27 Jan 2017. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jul 2027 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 73,853 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jul 2026.

L40 EYP grey Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jul 2027
Mileage
73,853 mi
At MOT on 9 Jul 2026
MOT tests
10
8 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,252 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 EYP
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
2017
First used
27 Jan 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 EYP was last recorded at 73,853 miles on 9 Jul 2026, 2,015 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,838 miles · 8 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2,015 miles
Average per year
7,252 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 73,853 miles
  • 2025 – 71,838 miles
  • 2024 – 64,674 miles
  • 2023 – 54,716 miles
  • 2022 – 40,254 miles
  • 2021 – 34,346 miles
  • 2020 – 26,760 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,853 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

10 tests since 10 Jan 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,853 miles (+2,015)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    73,853 miles
    Test number
    307318992844

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass71,838 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    71,838 miles
    Test number
    198238347492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail71,837 miles (+7,163)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,837 miles
    Test number
    653651518286
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  4. Pass64,674 miles (+9,958)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    64,674 miles
    Test number
    258711827799

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass54,716 miles (+282)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    54,716 miles
    Test number
    159449123974

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail54,434 miles (+14,180)3 major1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,434 miles
    Test number
    116132224934
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened HEAVILY WORN (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AND BALD ON INNER TREAD (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing HEAVILY CRACKING & SPLITTING ON WALLS & TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened HEAVILY WORN (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin VERY LOW (BORDER LINE) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AND BALD ON INNER TREAD (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin LOW (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing HEAVILY CRACKING ON WALLS & SPLITTING ON TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass40,254 miles (+386)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    40,254 miles
    Test number
    165988581753

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass39,868 miles (+5,522)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    39,868 miles
    Test number
    496218871697
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre perishing/cracking lightly on tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre perishing/cracking lightly on tread
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  9. Pass34,346 miles (+7,586)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    34,346 miles
    Test number
    673794261265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass26,760 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    26,760 miles
    Test number
    780594818903
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about L40 EYP

Does L40 EYP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 EYP is valid until 8 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L40 EYP?
The MOT on L40 EYP is valid until 8 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 EYP done?
L40 EYP was recorded at 73,853 miles at its MOT on 9 Jul 2026, an average of 7,252 miles a year.
Has L40 EYP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 EYP has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on L40 EYP 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 EYP find?
L40 EYP passed its latest MOT on 9 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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