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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Blue · Diesel · 2016 · 2,143 cc

L40 XSEMOT history

L40 XSE is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 22 Jan 2016. Its MOT is valid until 24 Apr 2027 and it has passed 9 of 9 MOT tests, with 81,664 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Apr 2026.

L40 XSE blue Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Apr 2027
Mileage
81,664 mi
At MOT on 10 Apr 2026
MOT tests
9
9 passed · 0 failed
Per year
5,756 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 XSE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
22 Jan 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 XSE was last recorded at 81,664 miles on 10 Apr 2026, 9,181 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
72,483 miles · 25 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
9,181 miles
Average per year
5,756 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 81,664 miles
  • 2025 – 72,483 miles
  • 2024 – 70,527 miles
  • 2023 – 65,817 miles
  • 2022 – 61,618 miles
  • 2021 – 57,683 miles
  • 2020 – 51,373 miles
  • 2019 – 45,515 miles
  • 2018 – 38,720 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,664 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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.

  • Undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

9 tests since 24 Oct 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,664 miles (+9,181)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    81,664 miles
    Test number
    429967842872
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass72,483 miles (+1,956)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    72,483 miles
    Test number
    417190421946

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass70,527 miles (+4,710)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    70,527 miles
    Test number
    101386261857
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing on there inner edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass65,817 miles (+4,199)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    65,817 miles
    Test number
    447323573246
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing more on edges

  5. Pass61,618 miles (+3,935)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    61,618 miles
    Test number
    364451648401
    • AdvisoryCondensation in offside tail lamp
    • AdvisoryFront brake flex hose supports loose
    • AdvisoryRear tyres wear/worn slightly more inner edge
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some test items

  6. Pass57,683 miles (+6,310)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    57,683 miles
    Test number
    111649229735
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some testable items

  7. Pass51,373 miles (+5,858)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    51,373 miles
    Test number
    436593481209
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  8. Pass45,515 miles (+6,795)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    45,515 miles
    Test number
    609140379393
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some testable items

  9. Pass38,720 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    38,720 miles
    Test number
    417725212027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L40 XSE

Does L40 XSE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 XSE is valid until 24 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L40 XSE?
The MOT on L40 XSE is valid until 24 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 XSE done?
L40 XSE was recorded at 81,664 miles at its MOT on 10 Apr 2026, an average of 5,756 miles a year.
Has L40 XSE ever failed its MOT?
No. L40 XSE has passed all 9 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on L40 XSE 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 XSE find?
L40 XSE passed its latest MOT on 10 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

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