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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Black · Petrol · 2013 · 1,595 cc

L5 AURMOT history

L5 AUR is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 5 Jun 2013. Its MOT is valid until 6 Oct 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 124,550 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2026.

L5 AUR black Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Oct 2027
Mileage
124,550 mi
At MOT on 5 Oct 2026
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,646 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 AUR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
5 Jun 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 AUR was last recorded at 124,550 miles on 5 Oct 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,549 miles · 3 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
9,646 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 124,550 miles
  • 2025 – 115,583 miles
  • 2024 – 104,903 miles
  • 2023 – 94,972 miles
  • 2022 – 78,378 miles
  • 2021 – 69,234 miles
  • 2020 – 58,104 miles
  • 2019 – 47,104 miles
  • 2018 – 38,626 miles
  • 2017 – 31,772 miles
  • 2016 – 24,746 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,550 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear back box heat shield looseRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin inside edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin inside edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin inside edge (205/55R16) (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 31 May 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,550 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    124,550 miles
    Test number
    820834710285
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear back box heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin inside edge (205/55R16) (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail124,549 miles (+8,966)8 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,549 miles
    Test number
    941618472279
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt installation anchorage insecure anchorage not attached to mounting point (10.1 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction light indicates a fault (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn pin has excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn pin has excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken bottom coil broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear back box heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin inside edge (205/55R16) (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass115,583 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    115,583 miles
    Test number
    756043342622

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail115,583 miles (+10,680)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,583 miles
    Test number
    550016240902
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorTrailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield insecure at exhaust silencer
  5. Pass104,903 miles (+9,931)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    104,903 miles
    Test number
    851628428075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass94,972 miles (+16,594)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    94,972 miles
    Test number
    297306801349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass78,378 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    78,378 miles
    Test number
    664243635320
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  8. Fail78,375 miles (+9,141)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,375 miles
    Test number
    223410417190
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  9. Pass69,234 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    69,234 miles
    Test number
    498689970831

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail69,234 miles (+11,130)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,234 miles
    Test number
    514622848280
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass58,104 miles (+11,000)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    58,104 miles
    Test number
    429780400095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass47,104 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    47,104 miles
    Test number
    189970106179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail47,103 miles (+8,477)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,103 miles
    Test number
    397298760241
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  14. Pass38,626 miles (+6,854)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    38,626 miles
    Test number
    568702072096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass31,772 miles (+7,026)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    31,772 miles
    Test number
    973005833813

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass24,746 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    24,746 miles
    Test number
    310677768896

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L5 AUR

Does L5 AUR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 AUR is valid until 6 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 AUR?
The MOT on L5 AUR is valid until 6 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 AUR done?
L5 AUR was recorded at 124,550 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2026, an average of 9,646 miles a year.
Has L5 AUR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 AUR has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on L5 AUR 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 L5 AUR find?
L5 AUR passed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2026 with 4 advisories: central rear back box heat shield loose; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin inside edge; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin inside edge, and 1 more.

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