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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

White · Diesel · 2013 · 1,461 cc

L5 EXBMOT history

L5 EXB is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 25 Nov 2013. Its MOT is valid until 24 Mar 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 91,604 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Mar 2026.

L5 EXB white Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Mar 2027
Mileage
91,604 mi
At MOT on 23 Mar 2026
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,274 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 EXB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
25 Nov 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 EXB was last recorded at 91,604 miles on 23 Mar 2026, 383 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,221 miles · 10 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
383 miles
Average per year
6,274 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 91,604 miles
  • 2025 – 79,572 miles
  • 2024 – 71,106 miles
  • 2023 – 69,618 miles
  • 2022 – 63,928 miles
  • 2021 – 58,693 miles
  • 2020 – 57,345 miles
  • 2019 – 51,287 miles
  • 2018 – 42,353 miles
  • 2017 – 33,215 miles
  • 2016 – 32,838 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,604 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn/cracking (5.2.3 (e))Recorded 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.

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2026

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

15 tests since 9 Nov 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,604 miles (+383)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    91,604 miles
    Test number
    277313394649
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn/cracking (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail91,221 miles (+11,649)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,221 miles
    Test number
    850486398960
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed ply/cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.8mm limit 1.6mm/inner and outer edges worn out (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn/cracking (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass79,572 miles (+8,466)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    79,572 miles
    Test number
    383395051218
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  4. Pass71,106 miles (+1,488)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    71,106 miles
    Test number
    755877466229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass69,618 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    69,618 miles
    Test number
    120518359817

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail69,618 miles (+5,690)2 dangerous1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,618 miles
    Test number
    235187797809
    • DangerousBrake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousBrake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testBrake disc significantly and obviously worn both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  7. Pass63,928 miles (+5,235)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    63,928 miles
    Test number
    773852655413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass58,693 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    58,693 miles
    Test number
    536595579161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail58,691 miles (+1,346)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,691 miles
    Test number
    265228042472
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass57,345 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    57,345 miles
    Test number
    228292230147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail57,340 miles (+6,053)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,340 miles
    Test number
    855679844318
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass51,287 miles (+8,934)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    51,287 miles
    Test number
    145202912099
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass42,353 miles (+9,138)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    42,353 miles
    Test number
    667046329089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass33,215 miles (+377)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    33,215 miles
    Test number
    543675636889

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass32,838 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    32,838 miles
    Test number
    288231680660
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm)(205 55 16 91V (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L5 EXB

Does L5 EXB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 EXB is valid until 24 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 EXB?
The MOT on L5 EXB is valid until 24 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 EXB done?
L5 EXB was recorded at 91,604 miles at its MOT on 23 Mar 2026, an average of 6,274 miles a year.
Has L5 EXB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 EXB has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on L5 EXB 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 EXB find?
L5 EXB passed its latest MOT on 23 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn/cracking.

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