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Grey · Diesel · 2018 · 1,461 cc

LS18 TBUMOT history

LS18 TBU is a grey diesel Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 31 Mar 2018. Its MOT is valid until 23 Apr 2027 and it has passed 6 of 9 MOT tests, with 80,345 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Apr 2026.

LS18 TBU grey Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Apr 2027
Mileage
80,345 mi
At MOT on 9 Apr 2026
MOT tests
9
6 passed · 3 failed
Per year
11,000 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS18 TBU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2018
First used
31 Mar 2018
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS18 TBU was last recorded at 80,345 miles on 9 Apr 2026, 11,414 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 26 May 2023: 37,048 miles, lower than 47,048 miles on 24 May 2023.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
68,931 miles · 24 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
11,414 miles
Average per year
11,000 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 80,345 miles
  • 2025 – 68,931 miles
  • 2024 – 63,957 miles
  • 2023 – 37,048 miles
  • 2022 – 31,058 miles
  • 2021 – 24,810 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,345 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

9 tests since 22 Mar 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,345 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    80,345 miles
    Test number
    102180157760
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Fail80,345 miles (+11,414)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,345 miles
    Test number
    361813505051
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass68,931 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    68,931 miles
    Test number
    661226730054
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Fail68,931 miles (+4,974)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,931 miles
    Test number
    137842823918
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass63,957 miles (+26,909)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2025
    Odometer
    63,957 miles
    Test number
    219490508121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass37,048 miles (-10,000)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2024
    Odometer
    37,048 miles
    Test number
    807176196470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail47,048 miles (+15,990)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,048 miles
    Test number
    108413933299
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  8. Pass31,058 miles (+6,248)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    31,058 miles
    Test number
    954031846246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass24,810 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    24,810 miles
    Test number
    815278402166
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Questions about LS18 TBU

Does LS18 TBU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS18 TBU is valid until 23 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS18 TBU?
The MOT on LS18 TBU is valid until 23 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS18 TBU done?
LS18 TBU was recorded at 80,345 miles at its MOT on 9 Apr 2026, an average of 11,000 miles a year.
Has LS18 TBU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS18 TBU has failed 3 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LS18 TBU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 26 May 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS18 TBU find?
LS18 TBU passed its latest MOT on 9 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18; offside rear tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40/18; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both.

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