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Grey · Diesel · 2015 · 1,461 cc

L40 MKYMOT history

L40 MKY is a grey diesel Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 29 Jun 2015. Its MOT expired on 20 Jul 2026 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 99,242 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2026.

L40 MKY grey Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 20 Jul 2026
Mileage
99,242 mi
At MOT on 21 Jul 2025
MOT tests
10
8 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,391 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 MKY
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
2015
First used
29 Jun 2015
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

L40 MKY was last recorded at 99,242 miles on 21 Jul 2025, 10,416 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
88,826 miles · 26 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
10,416 miles
Average per year
8,391 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 99,242 miles
  • 2024 – 88,826 miles
  • 2023 – 82,711 miles
  • 2022 – 67,550 miles
  • 2021 – 63,683 miles
  • 2020 – 60,226 miles
  • 2019 – 53,759 miles
  • 2018 – 39,422 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail
  • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
  • MajorNearside Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MinorNearside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

What MOT failures 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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

10 tests since 4 Jun 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. FailMileage not read2 dangerous5 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    875491865881
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  2. Pass99,242 miles (+10,416)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    99,242 miles
    Test number
    602335825233
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass88,826 miles (+6,115)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    88,826 miles
    Test number
    426651090588

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass82,711 miles (+15,161)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    82,711 miles
    Test number
    597135916242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass67,550 miles (+3,867)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    67,550 miles
    Test number
    857708859083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass63,683 miles (+3,457)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    63,683 miles
    Test number
    959766811240
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass60,226 miles (+6,467)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    60,226 miles
    Test number
    713141453432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass53,759 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    53,759 miles
    Test number
    952463040490
    • MinorTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail53,759 miles (+14,337)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,759 miles
    Test number
    615992797669
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass39,422 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    39,422 miles
    Test number
    600540954568
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Questions about L40 MKY

Does L40 MKY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L40 MKY expired on 20 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L40 MKY?
The MOT on L40 MKY expired on 20 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L40 MKY done?
L40 MKY was recorded at 99,242 miles at its MOT on 21 Jul 2025, an average of 8,391 miles a year.
Has L40 MKY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 MKY has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on L40 MKY 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 MKY find?
L40 MKY failed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2026 with 2 dangerous defects, 5 major defects and 2 minor defects: nearside rear tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; offside rear tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt, and 6 more.

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