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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Grey · Diesel · 2016 · 1,461 cc

L8 DSUMOT history

L8 DSU is a grey diesel Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 13 Oct 2016. Its MOT is valid until 6 May 2027 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 94,435 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 May 2026.

L8 DSU grey Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 May 2027
Mileage
94,435 mi
At MOT on 7 May 2026
MOT tests
10
8 passed · 2 failed
Per year
9,658 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 DSU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
13 Oct 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 May 2027
Latest MOT test
7 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 DSU was last recorded at 94,435 miles on 7 May 2026, 8,948 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
85,487 miles · 4 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
8,948 miles
Average per year
9,658 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 94,435 miles
  • 2025 – 85,487 miles
  • 2024 – 73,119 miles
  • 2023 – 62,845 miles
  • 2022 – 52,902 miles
  • 2021 – 44,233 miles
  • 2020 – 35,579 miles
  • 2019 – 29,231 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,435 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

10 tests since 6 Aug 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,435 miles (+8,948)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2027
    Odometer
    94,435 miles
    Test number
    103986831799

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass85,487 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    85,487 miles
    Test number
    313132307463
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  3. Fail85,487 miles (+12,368)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,487 miles
    Test number
    913121891661
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  4. Pass73,119 miles (+10,274)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    73,119 miles
    Test number
    659799249275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass62,845 miles (+9,943)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    62,845 miles
    Test number
    531799930611

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass52,902 miles (+8,669)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    52,902 miles
    Test number
    682519333387
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass44,233 miles (+8,654)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    44,233 miles
    Test number
    786204738780

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass35,579 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    35,579 miles
    Test number
    615962389085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail35,576 miles (+6,345)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,576 miles
    Test number
    750738560612
    • MajorRear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
  10. Pass29,231 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    29,231 miles
    Test number
    998545820718

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L8 DSU

Does L8 DSU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 DSU is valid until 6 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 DSU?
The MOT on L8 DSU is valid until 6 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 DSU done?
L8 DSU was recorded at 94,435 miles at its MOT on 7 May 2026, an average of 9,658 miles a year.
Has L8 DSU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 DSU has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on L8 DSU 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 L8 DSU find?
L8 DSU passed its latest MOT on 7 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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