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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Gold · Petrol · 2006 · 1,498 cc

L99 ODYMOT history

L99 ODY is a gold petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 26 Apr 2006. Its MOT is valid until 21 Feb 2027 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 157,431 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Feb 2026.

L99 ODY gold Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Feb 2027
Mileage
157,431 mi
At MOT on 19 Feb 2026
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
7,699 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L99 ODY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
26 Apr 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L99 ODY was last recorded at 157,431 miles on 19 Feb 2026, 3,475 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
153,956 miles · 17 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
3,475 miles
Average per year
7,699 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 157,431 miles
  • 2025 – 153,956 miles
  • 2024 – 151,056 miles
  • 2023 – 144,944 miles
  • 2022 – 139,774 miles
  • 2021 – 133,709 miles
  • 2020 – 124,026 miles
  • 2019 – 115,285 miles
  • 2018 – 107,864 miles
  • 2017 – 98,637 miles
  • 2015 – 85,602 miles
  • 2014 – 84,777 miles
  • 2013 – 84,115 miles
  • 2012 – 62,003 miles
  • 2010 – 31,845 miles
  • 2009 – 28,282 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,431 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Fuel tank pipe corroded
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both side rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded

    Major2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged

    Major2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Strong advise

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Wiper insecure.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

27 tests since 12 May 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,431 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    157,431 miles
    Test number
    298846950843
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Fuel tank pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both side rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  2. Fail157,431 miles (+3,475)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,431 miles
    Test number
    216791708933
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Fuel tank pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both side rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  3. Pass153,956 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    153,956 miles
    Test number
    805557062222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail153,956 miles (+2,900)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,956 miles
    Test number
    265393826644
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  5. Pass151,056 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    151,056 miles
    Test number
    330790148036
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Fail151,056 miles (+6,112)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,056 miles
    Test number
    974610594605
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Pass144,944 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    144,944 miles
    Test number
    226585147657
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Fail144,941 miles (+39)7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,941 miles
    Test number
    696150554092
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Fail144,902 miles (+5,128)5 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,902 miles
    Test number
    788768064222
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))
  10. Pass139,774 miles (+6,065)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    139,774 miles
    Test number
    780226354948
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
  11. Pass133,709 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    133,709 miles
    Test number
    918202907693
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Strong advise (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  12. Fail133,709 miles (+9,683)4 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,709 miles
    Test number
    248208208853
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/45 R17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/45 R17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Strong advise (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  13. Pass124,026 miles (+8,741)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    124,026 miles
    Test number
    280429936430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass115,285 miles (+83)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    115,285 miles
    Test number
    720900609689
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wiper insecure.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryWindscreen washers only just passed.
  15. Fail115,202 miles (+7,338)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,202 miles
    Test number
    258519430490
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wiper insecure.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryWindscreen washers only just passed.
  16. Pass107,864 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    107,864 miles
    Test number
    183548637412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail107,864 miles (+9,227)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,864 miles
    Test number
    642385881454
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low will not adjust (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/45/17 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/45/17 (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass98,637 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    98,637 miles
    Test number
    704342604341
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Fail98,637 miles (+13,035)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,637 miles
    Test number
    288273264761
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  20. Pass85,602 miles (+825)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    85,602 miles
    Test number
    282982683248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass84,777 miles (+662)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    84,777 miles
    Test number
    456875364211
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  22. Pass84,115 miles (+7,303)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    84,115 miles
    Test number
    817026763202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass76,812 miles (+14,809)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    76,812 miles
    Test number
    119057483019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass62,003 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    62,003 miles
    Test number
    959291892062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail62,003 miles (+30,158)1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,003 miles
    Test number
    919721492040
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front tyre starting to crack
  26. Pass31,845 miles (+3,563)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2011
    Odometer
    31,845 miles
    Test number
    283339700180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass28,282 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2010
    Odometer
    28,282 miles
    Test number
    861992039173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L99 ODY

Does L99 ODY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L99 ODY is valid until 21 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L99 ODY?
The MOT on L99 ODY is valid until 21 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L99 ODY done?
L99 ODY was recorded at 157,431 miles at its MOT on 19 Feb 2026, an average of 7,699 miles a year.
Has L99 ODY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L99 ODY has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on L99 ODY 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 L99 ODY find?
L99 ODY passed its latest MOT on 19 Feb 2026 with 4 advisories: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear fuel tank pipe corroded; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side rear, and 1 more.

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