Mercedes-Benz A-Class
Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,498 cc
L40 MCPMOT history
L40 MCP is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 28 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 30 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 113,763 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 113,763 mi
- At MOT on 1 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 20
- 15 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 5,950 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L40 MCP
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- A-Class
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,498 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 28 Mar 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 30 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L40 MCP was last recorded at 113,763 miles on 1 Dec 2025, 34 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Nov 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 113,729 miles · 21 Nov 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 34 miles
- Average per year
- 5,950 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 113,763 miles
- 2024 – 112,097 miles
- 2023 – 108,748 miles
- 2022 – 101,320 miles
- 2021 – 91,936 miles
- 2020 – 83,095 miles
- 2019 – 69,959 miles
- 2018 – 59,271 miles
- 2017 – 47,895 miles
- 2016 – 44,976 miles
- 2015 – 41,839 miles
- 2014 – 39,202 miles
- 2013 – 37,014 miles
- 2012 – 30,400 miles
- 2011 – 26,415 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass113,763 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2023
Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Full MOT history
20 tests since 28 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass113,763 miles (+34)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 113,763 miles
- Test number
- 341701887335
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail113,729 miles (+1,632)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,729 miles
- Test number
- 532609460832
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass112,097 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 112,097 miles
- Test number
- 461509693777
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail112,097 miles (+3,349)2 dangerous2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,097 miles
- Test number
- 651283329287
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Pass108,748 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 108,748 miles
- Test number
- 669536355240
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail108,748 miles (+7,428)2 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,748 miles
- Test number
- 752035346760
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass101,320 miles (+9,384)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 101,320 miles
- Test number
- 624331964714
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass91,936 miles (+8,841)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 91,936 miles
- Test number
- 810419242506
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass83,095 miles (+13,136)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 83,095 miles
- Test number
- 352940605376
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- 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))
Pass69,959 miles (+10,688)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 69,959 miles
- Test number
- 624443966857
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass59,271 miles (+11,376)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2019
- Odometer
- 59,271 miles
- Test number
- 883668868146
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass47,895 miles (+2,919)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 47,895 miles
- Test number
- 727100812114
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,976 miles (+3,137)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 44,976 miles
- Test number
- 210635476604
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,839 miles (+2,637)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2016
- Odometer
- 41,839 miles
- Test number
- 247449315425
- AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass39,202 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2015
- Odometer
- 39,202 miles
- Test number
- 419816124112
- AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteFuel filler pipes to tank corroded
Fail39,202 miles (+2,188)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,202 miles
- Test number
- 579356424157
- Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteFuel filler pipes to tank corroded
Pass37,014 miles (+9)
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2014
- Odometer
- 37,014 miles
- Test number
- 556893833165
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail37,005 miles (+6,605)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,005 miles
- Test number
- 999100133157
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Pass30,400 miles (+3,985)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 30,400 miles
- Test number
- 897858982053
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
Pass26,415 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 26,415 miles
- Test number
- 967197981023
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Questions about L40 MCP
- Does L40 MCP currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 MCP is valid until 30 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on L40 MCP?
- The MOT on L40 MCP is valid until 30 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L40 MCP done?
- L40 MCP was recorded at 113,763 miles at its MOT on 1 Dec 2025, an average of 5,950 miles a year.
- Has L40 MCP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L40 MCP has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on L40 MCP 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 MCP find?
- L40 MCP passed its latest MOT on 1 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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