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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,598 cc

L8 RHEMOT history

L8 RHE is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 31 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 5 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 56,073 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Mar 2026.

L8 RHE black Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Mar 2027
Mileage
56,073 mi
At MOT on 6 Mar 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,820 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 RHE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
31 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 RHE was last recorded at 56,073 miles on 6 Mar 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
56,073 miles · 3 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,820 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 56,073 miles
  • 2025 – 45,532 miles
  • 2024 – 36,842 miles
  • 2023 – 28,466 miles
  • 2022 – 27,026 miles
  • 2021 – 25,835 miles
  • 2020 – 23,905 miles
  • 2019 – 22,511 miles
  • 2018 – 20,585 miles
  • 2017 – 18,769 miles
  • 2016 – 16,499 miles
  • 2015 – 13,962 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass56,073 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories 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 Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025

Full MOT history

15 tests since 26 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass56,073 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    56,073 miles
    Test number
    745446836094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail56,073 miles (+10,541)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,073 miles
    Test number
    132540476570
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass45,532 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    45,532 miles
    Test number
    319221890470
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorber castings corroded
    • AdvisoryFuel filler pipes corroded

  4. Fail45,531 miles (+8,689)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,531 miles
    Test number
    579217350397
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorber castings corroded
    • AdvisoryFuel filler pipes corroded

  5. Pass36,842 miles (+8,376)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    36,842 miles
    Test number
    810488167429
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNail in tyre nearside and offside rear

  6. Pass28,466 miles (+1,440)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    28,466 miles
    Test number
    138899580517
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded from fuel neck
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass27,026 miles (+1,191)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    27,026 miles
    Test number
    721584160600
    • AdvisoryFuel tank (filler neck corroded)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight corrosion rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded on rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass25,835 miles (+1,930)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    25,835 miles
    Test number
    259723806963
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel filler pipe
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass23,905 miles (+1,394)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    23,905 miles
    Test number
    180232153636
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear slight corrosion on rear shocks

  10. Pass22,511 miles (+1,926)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    22,511 miles
    Test number
    827885671594

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass20,585 miles (+1,816)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    20,585 miles
    Test number
    420173339082
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge.

  12. Pass18,769 miles (+2,270)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    18,769 miles
    Test number
    814522448286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass16,499 miles (+2,537)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    16,499 miles
    Test number
    355911357322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass13,962 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    13,962 miles
    Test number
    166328655451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail13,962 miles1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,962 miles
    Test number
    668227955095
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront brakes have overheated

Questions about L8 RHE

Does L8 RHE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 RHE is valid until 5 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 RHE?
The MOT on L8 RHE is valid until 5 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 RHE done?
L8 RHE was recorded at 56,073 miles at its MOT on 6 Mar 2026, an average of 3,820 miles a year.
Has L8 RHE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 RHE has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on L8 RHE 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 RHE find?
L8 RHE passed its latest MOT on 6 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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