Mercedes-Benz A-Class
Blue · Diesel · 2014 · 1,461 cc
L6 ARKMOT history
L6 ARK is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 19 Feb 2014. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jan 2027 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 99,459 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 28 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 99,459 mi
- At MOT on 20 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 12
- 10 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 9,342 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L6 ARK
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- A-Class
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,461 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2014
- First used
- 19 Feb 2014
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L6 ARK was last recorded at 99,459 miles on 20 Jan 2026, 174 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jan 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 99,285 miles · 14 Jan 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 174 miles
- Average per year
- 9,342 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 99,459 miles
- 2025 – 90,636 miles
- 2024 – 81,433 miles
- 2023 – 69,730 miles
- 2022 – 64,918 miles
- 2021 – 57,893 miles
- 2020 – 51,546 miles
- 2019 – 46,497 miles
- 2018 – 42,101 miles
- 2017 – 15,519 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass99,459 miles
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight wear on inner edges of both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre losing profile 2254517Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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, 2025–2026
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
12 tests since 25 Jan 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass99,459 miles (+174)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 99,459 miles
- Test number
- 259607680405
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight wear on inner edges of both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre losing profile 2254517
Fail99,285 miles (+8,649)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,285 miles
- Test number
- 456075426135
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight wear on inner edges of both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre losing profile 2254517
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces of rear discs both heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass90,636 miles (+16)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 90,636 miles
- Test number
- 253469611560
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail90,620 miles (+9,187)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,620 miles
- Test number
- 340443644833
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass81,433 miles (+11,703)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 81,433 miles
- Test number
- 136796564885
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,730 miles (+4,812)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 69,730 miles
- Test number
- 922431676264
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,918 miles (+7,025)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 64,918 miles
- Test number
- 715477449789
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass57,893 miles (+6,347)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 57,893 miles
- Test number
- 435919818891
- AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted.
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre feathering on inside edge.
Pass51,546 miles (+5,049)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 51,546 miles
- Test number
- 596144836624
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,497 miles (+4,396)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 46,497 miles
- Test number
- 862667724941
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,101 miles (+26,582)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 42,101 miles
- Test number
- 239228611547
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,519 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 15,519 miles
- Test number
- 315258279949
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L6 ARK
- Does L6 ARK currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L6 ARK is valid until 28 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L6 ARK?
- The MOT on L6 ARK is valid until 28 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L6 ARK done?
- L6 ARK was recorded at 99,459 miles at its MOT on 20 Jan 2026, an average of 9,342 miles a year.
- Has L6 ARK ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L6 ARK has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on L6 ARK 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 L6 ARK find?
- L6 ARK passed its latest MOT on 20 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight wear on inner edges of both discs; nearside rear tyre losing profile 2254517.
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