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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Silver · Diesel · 2014 · 1,461 cc

L5 GREMOT history

L5 GRE is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 30 Sept 2014. Its MOT is valid until 17 Oct 2027 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 99,928 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2026.

L5 GRE silver Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Oct 2027
Mileage
99,928 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2026
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,558 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 GRE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
30 Sept 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 GRE was last recorded at 99,928 miles on 14 Oct 2026, 12,530 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,398 miles · 13 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
12,530 miles
Average per year
8,558 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 99,928 miles
  • 2025 – 87,398 miles
  • 2024 – 75,997 miles
  • 2023 – 70,015 miles
  • 2022 – 55,315 miles
  • 2021 – 43,820 miles
  • 2020 – 34,502 miles
  • 2019 – 32,627 miles
  • 2018 – 28,411 miles
  • 2017 – 22,559 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,928 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

13 tests since 29 Sept 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,928 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    99,928 miles
    Test number
    222705176457
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  2. Fail99,918 miles (+12,520)2 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,918 miles
    Test number
    193154796229
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass87,398 miles (+11,401)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    87,398 miles
    Test number
    363288664543
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. Pass75,997 miles (+5,982)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    75,997 miles
    Test number
    138487847390
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass70,015 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    70,015 miles
    Test number
    628965364782

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail70,015 miles (+14,700)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,015 miles
    Test number
    756648465641
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass55,315 miles (+11,495)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    55,315 miles
    Test number
    223315543844
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass43,820 miles (+9,318)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    43,820 miles
    Test number
    607908285777

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass34,502 miles (+1,875)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    34,502 miles
    Test number
    996419791036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass32,627 miles (+4,216)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    32,627 miles
    Test number
    122202453111
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished within tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished within tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  11. Pass28,411 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    28,411 miles
    Test number
    877894205334
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn almost to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  12. Fail28,411 miles (+5,852)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,411 miles
    Test number
    501123316035
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn almost to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  13. Pass22,559 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    22,559 miles
    Test number
    735089883265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L5 GRE

Does L5 GRE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 GRE is valid until 17 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 GRE?
The MOT on L5 GRE is valid until 17 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 GRE done?
L5 GRE was recorded at 99,928 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2026, an average of 8,558 miles a year.
Has L5 GRE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 GRE has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on L5 GRE 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 GRE find?
L5 GRE passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2026 with 2 minor defects: front windscreen wiper blade defective; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated.

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