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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,689 cc

L7 REJMOT history

L7 REJ is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 21 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 16 Nov 2026 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 80,477 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2026.

L7 REJ black Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Nov 2026
Mileage
80,477 mi
At MOT on 27 Oct 2026
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,263 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 REJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,689 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
21 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

L7 REJ was last recorded at 80,477 miles on 27 Oct 2026, 8,511 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,966 miles · 7 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
8,511 miles
Average per year
4,263 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 80,477 miles
  • 2025 – 71,966 miles
  • 2024 – 62,621 miles
  • 2023 – 53,947 miles
  • 2022 – 49,748 miles
  • 2021 – 48,390 miles
  • 2020 – 47,263 miles
  • 2019 – 46,532 miles
  • 2018 – 43,890 miles
  • 2017 – 40,200 miles
  • 2016 – 34,541 miles
  • 2015 – 30,687 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail80,477 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on edges (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

19 tests since 21 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail80,477 miles (+8,511)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,477 miles
    Test number
    382255786949
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass71,966 miles (+9,345)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    71,966 miles
    Test number
    856258699598

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass62,621 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    62,621 miles
    Test number
    725752716985
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail62,621 miles (+8,674)1 dangerous2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,621 miles
    Test number
    405699259469
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass53,947 miles (+4,199)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    53,947 miles
    Test number
    642236636666
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass49,748 miles (+1,358)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    49,748 miles
    Test number
    947394300614
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass48,390 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    48,390 miles
    Test number
    529813568696
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail48,390 miles (+1,127)3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,390 miles
    Test number
    335154769438
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative reset (5.2.3 (h))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass47,263 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    47,263 miles
    Test number
    890000229718

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail47,263 miles (+731)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,263 miles
    Test number
    985986318548
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass46,532 miles (+2,642)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    46,532 miles
    Test number
    539438202134
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass43,890 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    43,890 miles
    Test number
    722187246137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail43,890 miles (+496)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,890 miles
    Test number
    173436466165
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  14. Pass43,394 miles (+3,194)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2019
    Odometer
    43,394 miles
    Test number
    656580350468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass40,200 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2018
    Odometer
    40,200 miles
    Test number
    657489735222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail40,200 miles (+5,659)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,200 miles
    Test number
    554564768903
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  17. Pass34,541 miles (+3,854)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    34,541 miles
    Test number
    600901409900

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass30,687 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    30,687 miles
    Test number
    285384755056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail30,687 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,687 miles
    Test number
    159202355008
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L7 REJ

Does L7 REJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 REJ is valid until 16 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L7 REJ?
The MOT on L7 REJ is valid until 16 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L7 REJ done?
L7 REJ was recorded at 80,477 miles at its MOT on 27 Oct 2026, an average of 4,263 miles a year.
Has L7 REJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 REJ has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on L7 REJ 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 L7 REJ find?
L7 REJ failed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2026 with 3 major defects and 3 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint excessively worn; nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; offside rear coil spring fractured or broken, and 3 more.

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