Mercedes-Benz logo

Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Black · Diesel · 2016 · 2,143 cc

V20 LAKMOT history

V20 LAK is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 31 Mar 2016. Its MOT is valid until 16 Aug 2027 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 77,884 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2026.

V20 LAK black Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz A-Class, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Aug 2027
Mileage
77,884 mi
At MOT on 4 Aug 2026
MOT tests
9
8 passed · 1 failed
Per year
6,021 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for V20 LAK in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
V20 LAK
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
2016
First used
31 Mar 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V20 LAK was last recorded at 77,884 miles on 4 Aug 2026, 8,474 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
69,410 miles · 7 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
8,474 miles
Average per year
6,021 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 77,884 miles
  • 2025 – 69,410 miles
  • 2024 – 59,906 miles
  • 2023 – 53,276 miles
  • 2022 – 46,641 miles
  • 2021 – 44,385 miles
  • 2020 – 42,163 miles
  • 2019 – 32,421 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,884 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass77,884 miles (+8,474)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    77,884 miles
    Test number
    137555290087
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass69,410 miles (+9,504)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    69,410 miles
    Test number
    353421480893
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (Nail) (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass59,906 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    59,906 miles
    Test number
    545195846009
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres lumpy on trad

  4. Fail59,906 miles (+6,630)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,906 miles
    Test number
    934196199003
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres lumpy on trad

  5. Pass53,276 miles (+6,635)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    53,276 miles
    Test number
    316523595461
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both pitted inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass46,641 miles (+2,256)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    46,641 miles
    Test number
    784021157353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass44,385 miles (+2,222)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    44,385 miles
    Test number
    557730053201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass42,163 miles (+9,742)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    42,163 miles
    Test number
    844459714473
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass32,421 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    32,421 miles
    Test number
    363230702796

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V20 LAK

Does V20 LAK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V20 LAK is valid until 16 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on V20 LAK?
The MOT on V20 LAK is valid until 16 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V20 LAK done?
V20 LAK was recorded at 77,884 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2026, an average of 6,021 miles a year.
Has V20 LAK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V20 LAK has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on V20 LAK 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 V20 LAK find?
V20 LAK passed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

Related registrations

Browse all V20L registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.