Mercedes-Benz A-Class
Grey · Diesel · 2016 · 1,461 cc
L8 GCRMOT history
L8 GCR is a grey diesel Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 22 Jan 2016. Its MOT is valid until 14 Oct 2027 and it has passed 9 of 10 MOT tests, with 46,901 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 14 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 46,901 mi
- At MOT on 7 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 10
- 9 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 3,985 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L8 GCR
- 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
- 22 Jan 2016
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 14 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L8 GCR was last recorded at 46,901 miles on 7 Oct 2026, 4,351 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 42,550 miles · 3 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,351 miles
- Average per year
- 3,985 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 46,901 miles
- 2025 – 42,550 miles
- 2024 – 38,553 miles
- 2023 – 34,865 miles
- 2022 – 30,844 miles
- 2021 – 26,506 miles
- 2020 – 23,165 miles
- 2019 – 18,942 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass46,901 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Full MOT history
10 tests since 18 Jan 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass46,901 miles (+4,351)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 46,901 miles
- Test number
- 102440353468
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass42,550 miles (+3,997)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 42,550 miles
- Test number
- 340922175195
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Pass38,553 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 38,553 miles
- Test number
- 555678791887
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail38,552 miles (+3,687)2 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,552 miles
- Test number
- 539638614225
- DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass34,865 miles (+4,021)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 34,865 miles
- Test number
- 120373853365
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass30,844 miles (+4,338)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 30,844 miles
- Test number
- 922424193217
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass26,506 miles (+3,341)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 26,506 miles
- Test number
- 194765204109
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass23,165 miles (+4,223)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 23,165 miles
- Test number
- 775116639429
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,942 miles (+2,799)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 18,942 miles
- Test number
- 312184241785
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass16,143 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 16,143 miles
- Test number
- 883394872040
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Questions about L8 GCR
- Does L8 GCR currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 GCR is valid until 14 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L8 GCR?
- The MOT on L8 GCR is valid until 14 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L8 GCR done?
- L8 GCR was recorded at 46,901 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2026, an average of 3,985 miles a year.
- Has L8 GCR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L8 GCR has failed 1 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Oct 2024.
- Has the mileage on L8 GCR 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 GCR find?
- L8 GCR passed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge.; offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.
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