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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Silver · Petrol · 2009 · 1,498 cc

L4 LOWMOT history

L4 LOW is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 1 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 20 May 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 76,695 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 May 2026.

L4 LOW silver Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 May 2027
Mileage
76,695 mi
At MOT on 21 May 2026
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,975 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L4 LOW
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
2009
First used
1 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 May 2027
Latest MOT test
21 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L4 LOW was last recorded at 76,695 miles on 21 May 2026, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,687 miles · 14 May 2026
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
3,975 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 76,695 miles
  • 2025 – 74,234 miles
  • 2024 – 72,373 miles
  • 2023 – 70,938 miles
  • 2022 – 68,877 miles
  • 2021 – 65,740 miles
  • 2020 – 64,630 miles
  • 2019 – 62,365 miles
  • 2018 – 49,681 miles
  • 2017 – 44,630 miles
  • 2016 – 40,800 miles
  • 2015 – 34,952 miles
  • 2014 – 32,108 miles
  • 2013 – 27,393 miles
  • 2012 – 20,256 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,695 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipesRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

18 tests since 9 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,695 miles (+8)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2027
    Odometer
    76,695 miles
    Test number
    383142713150
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipes

  2. Fail76,687 miles (+2,453)1 dangerous4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,687 miles
    Test number
    691968503946
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested osf brake pipe burst (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipes

  3. Pass74,234 miles (+1,861)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2026
    Odometer
    74,234 miles
    Test number
    886686234986
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass72,373 miles (+1,435)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2025
    Odometer
    72,373 miles
    Test number
    371839290358
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass70,938 miles (+2,061)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2024
    Odometer
    70,938 miles
    Test number
    274316524914
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryWindscreen washer jets need attention

  6. Pass68,877 miles (+3,137)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2023
    Odometer
    68,877 miles
    Test number
    908643789842
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass65,740 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2022
    Odometer
    65,740 miles
    Test number
    393439331578
    • AdvisoryBonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front & Rear Both Side (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively Front & Rear Both Side (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both Rear (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  8. Fail65,740 miles (+1,110)2 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,740 miles
    Test number
    487477756012
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front & Rear Both Side (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively Front & Rear Both Side (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both Rear (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  9. Pass64,630 miles (+2,265)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    64,630 miles
    Test number
    650466574692
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass62,365 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    62,365 miles
    Test number
    465913572510
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs pitted/scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail62,365 miles (+12,684)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,365 miles
    Test number
    646262714127
    • MajorCentral Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs pitted/scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass49,681 miles (+5,051)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    49,681 miles
    Test number
    113574358001
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre outer edge damaged also has a slight cut but not deep enough for ply/cords to be exposed

  13. Pass44,630 miles (+3,830)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    44,630 miles
    Test number
    594073885258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass40,800 miles (+5,848)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    40,800 miles
    Test number
    466206654094
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass34,952 miles (+2,844)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    34,952 miles
    Test number
    565545075006
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBrake wear light on

  16. Pass32,108 miles (+4,715)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    32,108 miles
    Test number
    656613974038
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass27,393 miles (+7,137)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    27,393 miles
    Test number
    925733263000
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass20,256 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    20,256 miles
    Test number
    159839062089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L4 LOW

Does L4 LOW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L4 LOW is valid until 20 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L4 LOW?
The MOT on L4 LOW is valid until 20 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L4 LOW done?
L4 LOW was recorded at 76,695 miles at its MOT on 21 May 2026, an average of 3,975 miles a year.
Has L4 LOW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L4 LOW has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 14 May 2026.
Has the mileage on L4 LOW 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 L4 LOW find?
L4 LOW passed its latest MOT on 21 May 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 2 more.

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