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White · Petrol · 2018 · 1,332 cc

S40 LJSMOT history

S40 LJS is a white petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 28 Sept 2018. Its MOT is valid until 5 Oct 2027 and it has passed 6 of 7 MOT tests, with 58,090 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

S40 LJS white Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Oct 2027
Mileage
58,090 mi
At MOT on 1 Oct 2026
MOT tests
7
6 passed · 1 failed
Per year
8,224 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S40 LJS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,332 cc
Year of manufacture
2018
First used
28 Sept 2018
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S40 LJS was last recorded at 58,090 miles on 1 Oct 2026, 5,417 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
52,673 miles · 25 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
5,417 miles
Average per year
8,224 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 58,090 miles
  • 2025 – 52,673 miles
  • 2024 – 47,376 miles
  • 2023 – 34,662 miles
  • 2022 – 26,034 miles
  • 2021 – 13,284 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass58,090 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

7 tests since 20 Apr 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass58,090 miles (+5,417)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    58,090 miles
    Test number
    459763738471
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass52,673 miles (+5,297)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    52,673 miles
    Test number
    798752224118
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass47,376 miles (+12,714)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    47,376 miles
    Test number
    877363773113
    • AdvisoryFront wiper blades starting to smear
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass34,662 miles (+8,628)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    34,662 miles
    Test number
    262124375992

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass26,034 miles (+12,750)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    26,034 miles
    Test number
    671415708360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass13,284 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    13,284 miles
    Test number
    735242128598

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail13,284 miles1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,284 miles
    Test number
    885104313311
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Questions about S40 LJS

Does S40 LJS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S40 LJS is valid until 5 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S40 LJS?
The MOT on S40 LJS is valid until 5 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S40 LJS done?
S40 LJS was recorded at 58,090 miles at its MOT on 1 Oct 2026, an average of 8,224 miles a year.
Has S40 LJS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S40 LJS has failed 1 of its 7 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Apr 2021.
Has the mileage on S40 LJS 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 S40 LJS find?
S40 LJS passed its latest MOT on 1 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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