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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Blue · Diesel · 2013 · 1,796 cc

L55 PGXMOT history

L55 PGX is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 24 Apr 2013. Its MOT expired on 13 Sept 2023 and it has passed 7 of 11 MOT tests, with 118,439 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Sept 2022.

L55 PGX blue Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 13 Sept 2023
Mileage
118,439 mi
At MOT on 14 Sept 2022
MOT tests
11
7 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,449 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L55 PGX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
24 Apr 2013
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
14 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

L55 PGX was last recorded at 118,439 miles on 14 Sept 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Apr 2017: 41,756 miles, lower than 57,542 miles on 4 Apr 2016.
  • 14 Sept 2022: 118,439 miles, lower than 118,667 miles on 5 Sept 2022.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
118,667 miles · 5 Sept 2022
Average per year
9,449 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 118,439 miles
  • 2021 – 88,100 miles
  • 2020 – 68,229 miles
  • 2019 – 51,717 miles
  • 2018 – 45,552 miles
  • 2017 – 41,756 miles
  • 2016 – 57,542 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,439 miles
  • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

11 tests since 4 Apr 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,439 miles (-228)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    118,439 miles
    Test number
    610982367813
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail118,667 miles (+228)1 dangerous2 major3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,667 miles
    Test number
    553149510061
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail118,439 miles (+30,339)1 dangerous3 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,439 miles
    Test number
    876887390918
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass88,100 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    88,100 miles
    Test number
    978134225218
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside side repeater lens damaged

  5. Fail88,100 miles (+19,871)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,100 miles
    Test number
    496885548500
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside side repeater lens damaged

  6. Pass68,229 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    68,229 miles
    Test number
    870368711292
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail68,229 miles (+16,512)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,229 miles
    Test number
    553130615618
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass51,717 miles (+6,165)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    51,717 miles
    Test number
    291131915703

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass45,552 miles (+3,796)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    45,552 miles
    Test number
    758421926462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass41,756 miles (-15,786)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    41,756 miles
    Test number
    276283092856

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass57,542 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    57,542 miles
    Test number
    256334232228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L55 PGX

Does L55 PGX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L55 PGX expired on 13 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L55 PGX?
The MOT on L55 PGX expired on 13 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L55 PGX done?
L55 PGX was recorded at 118,439 miles at its MOT on 14 Sept 2022, an average of 9,449 miles a year.
Has L55 PGX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L55 PGX has failed 4 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on L55 PGX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 18 Apr 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L55 PGX find?
L55 PGX passed its latest MOT on 14 Sept 2022 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: offside side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play.

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