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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Blue · Diesel · 2016 · 1,461 cc

L9 ESRMOT history

L9 ESR is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 8 Mar 2016. Its MOT is valid until 15 Feb 2027 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 77,156 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Feb 2026.

L9 ESR blue Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Feb 2027
Mileage
77,156 mi
At MOT on 13 Feb 2026
MOT tests
11
8 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,286 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L9 ESR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
8 Mar 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L9 ESR was last recorded at 77,156 miles on 13 Feb 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,152 miles · 9 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
7,286 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 77,156 miles
  • 2025 – 66,629 miles
  • 2024 – 55,301 miles
  • 2023 – 49,905 miles
  • 2022 – 46,644 miles
  • 2021 – 41,121 miles
  • 2020 – 36,327 miles
  • 2019 – 26,186 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,156 miles
  • AdvisoryNo record was produced due to low diesel emissionsRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

11 tests since 15 Feb 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,156 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    77,156 miles
    Test number
    852242600366
    • AdvisoryNo record was produced due to low diesel emissions
  2. Fail77,152 miles (+10,523)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,152 miles
    Test number
    528516279784
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Upper & Lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Upper & Lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNo record was produced due to low diesel emissions
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTPMS light on suspect low tyre pressure
  3. Pass66,629 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    66,629 miles
    Test number
    450080332236
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Fail66,629 miles (+11,328)2 dangerous3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,629 miles
    Test number
    500675046940
    • 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))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass55,301 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    55,301 miles
    Test number
    543469980129
    • AdvisoryNo record was produced due to low diesel emissions
  6. Fail55,301 miles (+5,396)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,301 miles
    Test number
    958738294328
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNo record was produced due to low diesel emissions
  7. Pass49,905 miles (+3,261)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    49,905 miles
    Test number
    777968476843

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass46,644 miles (+5,523)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    46,644 miles
    Test number
    622398463054
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass41,121 miles (+4,794)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    41,121 miles
    Test number
    854506724313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass36,327 miles (+10,141)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    36,327 miles
    Test number
    847666444520

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass26,186 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    26,186 miles
    Test number
    247373886024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L9 ESR

Does L9 ESR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L9 ESR is valid until 15 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L9 ESR?
The MOT on L9 ESR is valid until 15 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L9 ESR done?
L9 ESR was recorded at 77,156 miles at its MOT on 13 Feb 2026, an average of 7,286 miles a year.
Has L9 ESR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L9 ESR has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on L9 ESR 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 L9 ESR find?
L9 ESR passed its latest MOT on 13 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: no record was produced due to low diesel emissions.

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