Mercedes-Benz A-Class
Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 1,992 cc
L5 HCRMOT history
L5 HCR is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 31 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jun 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 31,137 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 23 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 31,137 mi
- At MOT on 24 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 19
- 15 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 949 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L5 HCR
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- A-Class
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,992 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 31 Mar 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 23 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L5 HCR was last recorded at 31,137 miles on 24 Jun 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jun 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 31,134 miles · 10 Jun 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 3 miles
- Average per year
- 949 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 31,137 miles
- 2025 – 30,632 miles
- 2024 – 30,022 miles
- 2023 – 29,449 miles
- 2022 – 28,938 miles
- 2021 – 28,357 miles
- 2020 – 28,026 miles
- 2019 – 27,421 miles
- 2018 – 26,423 miles
- 2017 – 25,274 miles
- 2016 – 23,944 miles
- 2015 – 22,372 miles
- 2014 – 20,830 miles
- 2013 – 19,106 miles
- 2012 – 17,895 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2026
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Full MOT history
19 tests since 10 Jul 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass31,137 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 31,137 miles
- Test number
- 761476380853
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail31,134 miles (+502)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 31,134 miles
- Test number
- 776042824194
- DangerousFront Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass30,632 miles (+610)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 30,632 miles
- Test number
- 133341598599
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass30,022 miles (+573)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 30,022 miles
- Test number
- 937698341350
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass29,449 miles (+511)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 29,449 miles
- Test number
- 708984776927
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,938 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 28,938 miles
- Test number
- 461057137116
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail28,936 miles (+579)6 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 28,936 miles
- Test number
- 929322402166
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Pass28,357 miles (+331)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 28,357 miles
- Test number
- 759148387970
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,026 miles (+605)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 28,026 miles
- Test number
- 541001492301
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass27,421 miles (+998)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2020
- Odometer
- 27,421 miles
- Test number
- 497425000157
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,423 miles (+1,149)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 26,423 miles
- Test number
- 537293096617
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass25,274 miles (+1,330)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 25,274 miles
- Test number
- 228906154175
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,944 miles (+1,572)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 23,944 miles
- Test number
- 295074857919
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,372 miles (+3)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 22,372 miles
- Test number
- 766026875175
- AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
Fail22,369 miles (+1,539)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 22,369 miles
- Test number
- 147965175173
- FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
- AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
Pass20,830 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 20,830 miles
- Test number
- 207277174102
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail20,829 miles (+1,723)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 20,829 miles
- Test number
- 307467574182
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
Pass19,106 miles (+1,211)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 19,106 miles
- Test number
- 568235183197
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNearside front tyre has damage to sidewall and is also perished
Pass17,895 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 17,895 miles
- Test number
- 945692592186
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L5 HCR
- Does L5 HCR currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 HCR is valid until 23 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L5 HCR?
- The MOT on L5 HCR is valid until 23 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L5 HCR done?
- L5 HCR was recorded at 31,137 miles at its MOT on 24 Jun 2026, an average of 949 miles a year.
- Has L5 HCR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L5 HCR has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jun 2026.
- Has the mileage on L5 HCR 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 HCR find?
- L5 HCR passed its latest MOT on 24 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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