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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Black · Diesel · 2016 · 2,143 cc

L5 EWTMOT history

L5 EWT is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 1 Sept 2016. Its MOT is valid until 16 Oct 2027 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 66,574 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

L5 EWT black Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Oct 2027
Mileage
66,574 mi
At MOT on 1 Oct 2026
MOT tests
9
8 passed · 1 failed
Per year
4,224 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 EWT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
1 Sept 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 EWT was last recorded at 66,574 miles on 1 Oct 2026, 4,073 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
62,501 miles · 3 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
4,073 miles
Average per year
4,224 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 66,574 miles
  • 2025 – 62,501 miles
  • 2024 – 57,900 miles
  • 2023 – 52,949 miles
  • 2022 – 48,251 miles
  • 2021 – 43,884 miles
  • 2020 – 39,773 miles
  • 2019 – 36,703 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,574 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

9 tests since 5 Sept 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass66,574 miles (+4,073)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    66,574 miles
    Test number
    429867976134
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass62,501 miles (+4,601)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    62,501 miles
    Test number
    142823602677

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass57,900 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    57,900 miles
    Test number
    926059685897
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail57,900 miles (+4,951)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,900 miles
    Test number
    185776406026
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass52,949 miles (+4,698)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    52,949 miles
    Test number
    903327515641

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass48,251 miles (+4,367)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    48,251 miles
    Test number
    758577489916

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass43,884 miles (+4,111)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    43,884 miles
    Test number
    520129521423
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass39,773 miles (+3,070)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    39,773 miles
    Test number
    178912156679

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass36,703 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    36,703 miles
    Test number
    299731165744
    • AdvisoryFront both front tyres close to limit
    • AdvisoryRear both rear tyres have damage on outer wall close to cords

Questions about L5 EWT

Does L5 EWT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 EWT is valid until 16 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 EWT?
The MOT on L5 EWT is valid until 16 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 EWT done?
L5 EWT was recorded at 66,574 miles at its MOT on 1 Oct 2026, an average of 4,224 miles a year.
Has L5 EWT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 EWT has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on L5 EWT 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 EWT find?
L5 EWT passed its latest MOT on 1 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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