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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Grey · Petrol · 2010 · 1,598 cc

L40 JLKMOT history

L40 JLK is a grey petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 10 Mar 2010. Its MOT is valid until 29 Oct 2027 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 70,051 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2026.

L40 JLK grey Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Oct 2027
Mileage
70,051 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2026
MOT tests
17
15 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,573 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 JLK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
10 Mar 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 JLK was last recorded at 70,051 miles on 13 Oct 2026, 5,909 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
64,142 miles · 16 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
5,909 miles
Average per year
4,573 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 70,051 miles
  • 2025 – 64,142 miles
  • 2024 – 58,617 miles
  • 2023 – 54,037 miles
  • 2022 – 49,384 miles
  • 2021 – 44,688 miles
  • 2020 – 39,875 miles
  • 2019 – 36,007 miles
  • 2018 – 30,836 miles
  • 2017 – 25,269 miles
  • 2016 – 20,503 miles
  • 2015 – 15,826 miles
  • 2014 – 12,503 miles
  • 2013 – 9,482 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,051 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

17 tests since 8 Mar 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,051 miles (+5,909)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    70,051 miles
    Test number
    259833613516
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass64,142 miles (+5,525)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    64,142 miles
    Test number
    241854180256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass58,617 miles (+4,580)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    58,617 miles
    Test number
    535886785340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass54,037 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    54,037 miles
    Test number
    762370452725
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail54,032 miles (+4,648)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,032 miles
    Test number
    294624629422
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass49,384 miles (+4,696)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    49,384 miles
    Test number
    854170442384
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler pipes
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass44,688 miles (+4,813)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    44,688 miles
    Test number
    797679325548
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass39,875 miles (+3,868)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    39,875 miles
    Test number
    699480014467
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  9. Pass36,007 miles (+5,171)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    36,007 miles
    Test number
    635583295419
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEARDSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON EDGE PLUS NEARING LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON EDGE PLUS NEARING LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryWATER INGRESS IN BOOT

  10. Pass30,836 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    30,836 miles
    Test number
    879253568184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail30,836 miles (+5,567)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,836 miles
    Test number
    151635160406
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

  12. Pass25,269 miles (+4,766)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    25,269 miles
    Test number
    582307593817
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass20,503 miles (+4,677)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    20,503 miles
    Test number
    629888271759
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass15,826 miles (+3,323)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    15,826 miles
    Test number
    880928777723

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass12,503 miles (+3,021)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    12,503 miles
    Test number
    505656294202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass9,482 miles (+1,616)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    9,482 miles
    Test number
    386452083427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass7,866 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    7,866 miles
    Test number
    717547363076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L40 JLK

Does L40 JLK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 JLK is valid until 29 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L40 JLK?
The MOT on L40 JLK is valid until 29 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 JLK done?
L40 JLK was recorded at 70,051 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2026, an average of 4,573 miles a year.
Has L40 JLK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 JLK has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on L40 JLK 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 JLK find?
L40 JLK passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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