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Black · Diesel · 2016 · 1,461 cc

L40 HLFMOT history

L40 HLF is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 4 Jan 2016. Its MOT is valid until 25 May 2027 and it has passed 9 of 10 MOT tests, with 110,208 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 May 2026.

L40 HLF black Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 May 2027
Mileage
110,208 mi
At MOT on 13 May 2026
MOT tests
10
9 passed · 1 failed
Per year
9,636 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 HLF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
4 Jan 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 May 2027
Latest MOT test
13 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 HLF was last recorded at 110,208 miles on 13 May 2026, 3,465 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
106,743 miles · 12 May 2025
Between the last two tests
3,465 miles
Average per year
9,636 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 110,208 miles
  • 2025 – 106,743 miles
  • 2024 – 102,605 miles
  • 2023 – 99,047 miles
  • 2022 – 96,261 miles
  • 2021 – 92,673 miles
  • 2020 – 83,976 miles
  • 2019 – 60,490 miles
  • 2018 – 38,923 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,208 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer tyre wall cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

10 tests since 19 Dec 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,208 miles (+3,465)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2027
    Odometer
    110,208 miles
    Test number
    116351912843
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer tyre wall cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  2. Pass106,743 miles (+4,138)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2026
    Odometer
    106,743 miles
    Test number
    664550787150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass102,605 miles (+3,558)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2025
    Odometer
    102,605 miles
    Test number
    337489188292
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight deterioration/damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass99,047 miles (+2,786)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2024
    Odometer
    99,047 miles
    Test number
    764485363208
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre sidewall slightly deteriorated inner edge slightly misshaped and treads worn close to indicators (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cracking, inner edge slightly misshaped and treads getting close to wear indicators (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass96,261 miles (+3,588)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2023
    Odometer
    96,261 miles
    Test number
    905733920374
    • 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))
  6. Pass92,673 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2022
    Odometer
    92,673 miles
    Test number
    176017676816
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also wearing slightly uneven on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also wearing slightly uneven on inner edge + cracking on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Fail92,673 miles (+8,697)2 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,673 miles
    Test number
    660668288176
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also wearing slightly uneven on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also wearing slightly uneven on inner edge + cracking on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass83,976 miles (+23,486)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    83,976 miles
    Test number
    217190963064
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside rear tyres starting to misshape
  9. Pass60,490 miles (+21,567)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    60,490 miles
    Test number
    401839428384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass38,923 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    38,923 miles
    Test number
    125899458733

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L40 HLF

Does L40 HLF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 HLF is valid until 25 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L40 HLF?
The MOT on L40 HLF is valid until 25 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 HLF done?
L40 HLF was recorded at 110,208 miles at its MOT on 13 May 2026, an average of 9,636 miles a year.
Has L40 HLF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 HLF has failed 1 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 26 May 2021.
Has the mileage on L40 HLF 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 HLF find?
L40 HLF passed its latest MOT on 13 May 2026 with 2 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; offside front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer tyre wall cuts.

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