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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

White · Petrol · 2017 · 1,595 cc

L40 MLBMOT history

L40 MLB is a white petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 7 Jul 2017. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jan 2027 and it has passed 7 of 11 MOT tests, with 49,547 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jan 2026.

L40 MLB white Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Jan 2027
Mileage
49,547 mi
At MOT on 5 Jan 2026
MOT tests
11
7 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,113 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 MLB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
7 Jul 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 MLB was last recorded at 49,547 miles on 5 Jan 2026, 8,350 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
41,197 miles · 3 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
8,350 miles
Average per year
8,113 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 49,547 miles
  • 2025 – 41,197 miles
  • 2023 – 29,343 miles
  • 2022 – 11,834 miles
  • 2020 – 8,676 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass49,547 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

11 tests since 29 Jun 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass49,547 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    49,547 miles
    Test number
    354317885479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail49,547 miles (+8,350)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,547 miles
    Test number
    388846278554
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  3. Pass41,197 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    41,197 miles
    Test number
    800000238386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail41,197 miles (+11,854)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,197 miles
    Test number
    857005572296
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  5. Pass29,343 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    29,343 miles
    Test number
    564995592356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail29,343 miles (+9,940)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,343 miles
    Test number
    626669052101
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass19,403 miles (+7,569)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    19,403 miles
    Test number
    342725355835

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass11,834 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    11,834 miles
    Test number
    638433891939

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail11,834 miles (+3,158)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,834 miles
    Test number
    558205963267
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  10. Pass8,676 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    8,676 miles
    Test number
    294038093352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    773094290504
    • AdvisoryCOVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

Questions about L40 MLB

Does L40 MLB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 MLB is valid until 6 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L40 MLB?
The MOT on L40 MLB is valid until 6 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 MLB done?
L40 MLB was recorded at 49,547 miles at its MOT on 5 Jan 2026, an average of 8,113 miles a year.
Has L40 MLB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 MLB has failed 4 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on L40 MLB 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 MLB find?
L40 MLB passed its latest MOT on 5 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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