Mercedes-Benz A-Class
Black · Diesel · 2013 · 1,796 cc
L5 DRXMOT history
L5 DRX is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 28 Mar 2013. Its MOT is valid until 10 Nov 2026 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 81,325 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 10 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 81,325 mi
- At MOT on 8 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 13
- 11 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 6,564 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L5 DRX
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- A-Class
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,796 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2013
- First used
- 28 Mar 2013
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 10 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L5 DRX was last recorded at 81,325 miles on 8 Nov 2025, 6,355 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 74,970 miles · 11 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 6,355 miles
- Average per year
- 6,564 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 81,325 miles
- 2024 – 74,970 miles
- 2023 – 66,608 miles
- 2022 – 58,324 miles
- 2021 – 49,421 miles
- 2020 – 44,514 miles
- 2019 – 38,646 miles
- 2018 – 31,537 miles
- 2017 – 25,261 miles
- 2016 – 18,210 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass81,325 miles
- MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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 Obligatory mirror slightly loose
Minor2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Full MOT history
13 tests since 28 Mar 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass81,325 miles (+6,355)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 81,325 miles
- Test number
- 669813745218
- MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass74,970 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 74,970 miles
- Test number
- 467522555791
- MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Items removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail74,969 miles (+8,361)1 dangerous1 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,969 miles
- Test number
- 286840216630
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Items removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass66,608 miles (+1)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 66,608 miles
- Test number
- 602409577309
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail66,607 miles (+8,283)3 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,607 miles
- Test number
- 798032460319
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Direction indicator not working Wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass58,324 miles (+8,903)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 58,324 miles
- Test number
- 829895375505
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,421 miles (+4,907)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 49,421 miles
- Test number
- 205817292701
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,514 miles (+5,868)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 44,514 miles
- Test number
- 525896071014
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront drop link rubbers starting to split
- AdvisoryFront tyres worn low on edges
Pass38,646 miles (+7,109)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 38,646 miles
- Test number
- 783555985793
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOs mirror glass cracked
- AdvisorySlight cracking on osr tyre
Pass31,537 miles (+6,276)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 31,537 miles
- Test number
- 849116495612
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,261 miles (+2,349)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 25,261 miles
- Test number
- 866249874165
- AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
Pass22,912 miles (+4,702)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 22,912 miles
- Test number
- 157367295995
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,210 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 18,210 miles
- Test number
- 550932604677
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L5 DRX
- Does L5 DRX currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 DRX is valid until 10 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on L5 DRX?
- The MOT on L5 DRX is valid until 10 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L5 DRX done?
- L5 DRX was recorded at 81,325 miles at its MOT on 8 Nov 2025, an average of 6,564 miles a year.
- Has L5 DRX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L5 DRX has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Nov 2024.
- Has the mileage on L5 DRX 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 DRX find?
- L5 DRX passed its latest MOT on 8 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: central front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; oil leak, but not excessive.
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