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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,498 cc

L40 WSMMOT history

L40 WSM is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 1 Feb 2006. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 160,641 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jul 2026.

L40 WSM black Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Jul 2027
Mileage
160,641 mi
At MOT on 2 Jul 2026
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
7,880 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 WSM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
1 Feb 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 WSM was last recorded at 160,641 miles on 2 Jul 2026, 6,154 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
154,487 miles · 25 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
6,154 miles
Average per year
7,880 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 160,641 miles
  • 2025 – 154,487 miles
  • 2024 – 147,483 miles
  • 2023 – 145,148 miles
  • 2022 – 142,205 miles
  • 2021 – 138,755 miles
  • 2019 – 135,761 miles
  • 2018 – 123,011 miles
  • 2017 – 97,614 miles
  • 2016 – 82,940 miles
  • 2015 – 74,023 miles
  • 2014 – 62,476 miles
  • 2013 – 52,475 miles
  • 2012 – 46,785 miles
  • 2011 – 39,199 miles
  • 2010 – 32,537 miles
  • 2009 – 25,192 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,641 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021

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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • All flexible brake hoses beginning to show signs of age

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Both front driveshafts badly corroded close to abs sensors

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

29 tests since 24 Apr 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass160,641 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    160,641 miles
    Test number
    516961873592
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail160,641 miles (+6,154)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,641 miles
    Test number
    406256320534
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass154,487 miles1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    154,487 miles
    Test number
    423590401785
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front washer jet inop
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads very low discs corroded (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail154,487 miles (+7,004)1 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,487 miles
    Test number
    273436075593
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front washer jet inop
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads very low discs corroded (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass147,483 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    147,483 miles
    Test number
    702103589320
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail147,483 miles (+2,335)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,483 miles
    Test number
    290034727097
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass145,148 miles (+2,943)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2024
    Odometer
    145,148 miles
    Test number
    694726449748
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass142,205 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2023
    Odometer
    142,205 miles
    Test number
    511877400283
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail142,205 miles (+3,450)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,205 miles
    Test number
    639669689370
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective temporary one fitted (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass138,755 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2022
    Odometer
    138,755 miles
    Test number
    286423229046
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Fail138,755 miles (+2,994)4 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,755 miles
    Test number
    517061780425
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass135,761 miles (+12,750)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    135,761 miles
    Test number
    146782692898
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres are low on tread

  13. Pass123,011 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    123,011 miles
    Test number
    369046629450
    • AdvisoryAll flexible brake hoses beginning to show signs of age
    • AdvisoryBoth front driveshafts badly corroded close to abs sensors
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake discs corroded

  14. Fail123,011 miles (+1,521)7 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,011 miles
    Test number
    473764842939
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned bulb not fitted correctly (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryAll flexible brake hoses beginning to show signs of age
    • AdvisoryBoth front driveshafts badly corroded close to abs sensors
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryN/s/f wheel inner bead rim distorted
    • AdvisoryO/s repeater lens broken
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre badly worn inner edge (bald) and rest of tread on/close to legal limit

  15. Pass121,490 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    121,490 miles
    Test number
    189664848570
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

  16. Fail121,490 miles (+23,876)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,490 miles
    Test number
    711645138181
    • Repaired at testElectrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

  17. Pass97,614 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    97,614 miles
    Test number
    163784510272
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Fail97,614 miles (+14,674)2 failures1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,614 miles
    Test number
    901753542240
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testRear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass82,940 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    82,940 miles
    Test number
    204229169678

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail82,940 miles (+8,917)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,940 miles
    Test number
    397949569788
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureFront brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

  21. Pass74,023 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    74,023 miles
    Test number
    797152995028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail74,023 miles (+11,547)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,023 miles
    Test number
    699142195024
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  23. Pass62,476 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    62,476 miles
    Test number
    279677804127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail62,476 miles (+10,001)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,476 miles
    Test number
    125876504178
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  25. Pass52,475 miles (+5,690)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    52,475 miles
    Test number
    317416713100
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  26. Pass46,785 miles (+7,586)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    46,785 miles
    Test number
    638087512181
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSome perishing of both rear tyres

  27. Pass39,199 miles (+6,662)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    39,199 miles
    Test number
    229058411457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass32,537 miles (+7,345)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    32,537 miles
    Test number
    832479010163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass25,192 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    25,192 miles
    Test number
    130004619185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L40 WSM

Does L40 WSM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 WSM is valid until 1 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L40 WSM?
The MOT on L40 WSM is valid until 1 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 WSM done?
L40 WSM was recorded at 160,641 miles at its MOT on 2 Jul 2026, an average of 7,880 miles a year.
Has L40 WSM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 WSM has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on L40 WSM 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 WSM find?
L40 WSM passed its latest MOT on 2 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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