Mercedes-Benz A-Class
Blue · Diesel · 2016 · 1,461 cc
L40 KWSMOT history
L40 KWS is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 28 Sept 2016. Its MOT is valid until 25 Oct 2027 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 101,555 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 25 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 101,555 mi
- At MOT on 26 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 10
- 8 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 10,733 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L40 KWS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- A-Class
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,461 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2016
- First used
- 28 Sept 2016
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 25 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L40 KWS was last recorded at 101,555 miles on 26 Oct 2026, 4,964 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 96,591 miles · 21 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,964 miles
- Average per year
- 10,733 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 101,555 miles
- 2025 – 96,591 miles
- 2024 – 81,939 miles
- 2023 – 68,910 miles
- 2022 – 57,482 miles
- 2021 – 48,378 miles
- 2020 – 37,157 miles
- 2019 – 26,297 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass101,555 miles
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
Full MOT history
10 tests since 22 Oct 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass101,555 miles (+4,964)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 101,555 miles
- Test number
- 975114383254
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass96,591 miles (+14,652)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 96,591 miles
- Test number
- 695507168634
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,939 miles (+13,029)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 81,939 miles
- Test number
- 524386333249
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass68,910 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 68,910 miles
- Test number
- 188633347379
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail68,910 miles (+11,428)3 dangerous1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,910 miles
- Test number
- 138855733063
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass57,482 miles (+9,104)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 57,482 miles
- Test number
- 408565646312
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass48,378 miles (+11,221)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 48,378 miles
- Test number
- 456847295347
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,157 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 37,157 miles
- Test number
- 421847453204
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail37,156 miles (+10,859)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,156 miles
- Test number
- 523532298838
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Pass26,297 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 26,297 miles
- Test number
- 910378451761
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Questions about L40 KWS
- Does L40 KWS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 KWS is valid until 25 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L40 KWS?
- The MOT on L40 KWS is valid until 25 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 KWS done?
- L40 KWS was recorded at 101,555 miles at its MOT on 26 Oct 2026, an average of 10,733 miles a year.
- Has L40 KWS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L40 KWS has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Oct 2023.
- Has the mileage on L40 KWS 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 KWS find?
- L40 KWS passed its latest MOT on 26 Oct 2026 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.
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