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Black · Diesel · 2017 · 2,143 cc

L8 VGXMOT history

L8 VGX is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 25 Jan 2017. Its MOT is valid until 10 Apr 2027 and it has passed 7 of 8 MOT tests, with 100,552 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Apr 2026.

L8 VGX black Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Apr 2027
Mileage
100,552 mi
At MOT on 11 Apr 2026
MOT tests
8
7 passed · 1 failed
Per year
4,485 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 VGX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
25 Jan 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 VGX was last recorded at 100,552 miles on 11 Apr 2026, 8,294 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,258 miles · 8 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
8,294 miles
Average per year
4,485 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 100,552 miles
  • 2025 – 92,258 miles
  • 2024 – 90,435 miles
  • 2023 – 82,453 miles
  • 2022 – 79,812 miles
  • 2021 – 76,290 miles
  • 2020 – 72,680 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,552 miles
  • MinorAnti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside front lower slight leak of grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorAnti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside front lower slight leak of grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryAdvisory engine cover and under tray cover fitted

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

8 tests since 23 Jan 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,552 miles (+8,294)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    100,552 miles
    Test number
    719457598856
    • MinorAnti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside front lower slight leak of grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorAnti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside front lower slight leak of grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdvisory engine cover and under tray cover fitted

  2. Pass92,258 miles (+1,823)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    92,258 miles
    Test number
    833859171519
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater will need replacing soon. The light is not functioning at its optimum level.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  3. Pass90,435 miles (+54)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    90,435 miles
    Test number
    304269670896

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail90,381 miles (+7,928)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,381 miles
    Test number
    961308033887
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

  5. Pass82,453 miles (+2,641)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    82,453 miles
    Test number
    961264714480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass79,812 miles (+3,522)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    79,812 miles
    Test number
    919110368873

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass76,290 miles (+3,610)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    76,290 miles
    Test number
    579470914419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass72,680 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    72,680 miles
    Test number
    783344075537
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Questions about L8 VGX

Does L8 VGX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 VGX is valid until 10 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 VGX?
The MOT on L8 VGX is valid until 10 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 VGX done?
L8 VGX was recorded at 100,552 miles at its MOT on 11 Apr 2026, an average of 4,485 miles a year.
Has L8 VGX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 VGX has failed 1 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on L8 VGX 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 VGX find?
L8 VGX passed its latest MOT on 11 Apr 2026 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside front lower slight leak of grease; anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside front lower slight leak of grease; advisory engine cover and under tray cover fitted.

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