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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 1,689 cc

LA51 BLKMOT history

LA51 BLK is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 28 Dec 2001. Its MOT expired on 16 Mar 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 69,414 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Mar 2025.

LA51 BLK blue 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
Expired
On 16 Mar 2026
Mileage
69,414 mi
At MOT on 1 Mar 2025
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,023 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 BLK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,689 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
28 Dec 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 BLK was last recorded at 69,414 miles on 1 Mar 2025, 33,787 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
35,627 miles · 17 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
33,787 miles
Average per year
3,023 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 69,414 miles
  • 2022 – 35,627 miles
  • 2021 – 35,172 miles
  • 2020 – 34,770 miles
  • 2019 – 34,087 miles
  • 2018 – 33,190 miles
  • 2017 – 32,602 miles
  • 2016 – 31,923 miles
  • 2015 – 31,115 miles
  • 2014 – 29,665 miles
  • 2012 – 25,231 miles
  • 2011 – 25,143 miles
  • 2009 – 21,484 miles
  • 2008 – 18,233 miles
  • 2007 – 12,878 miles
  • 2006 – 11,593 miles
  • 2005 – 11,183 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,414 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • All tyres slightly perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Plastic under trays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

28 tests since 25 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,414 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    69,414 miles
    Test number
    824402076463
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    703764246135
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated

  3. PassMileage not read5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    557274811505
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll tyres slightly perished
    • AdvisoryPlastic under trays fitted

  4. FailMileage not read4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    976392002187
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll tyres slightly perished
    • AdvisoryPlastic under trays fitted

  5. Pass35,627 miles (+455)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    35,627 miles
    Test number
    296474076687
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass35,172 miles (+402)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    35,172 miles
    Test number
    864015706995
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass34,770 miles (+683)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    34,770 miles
    Test number
    456879114045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass34,087 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    34,087 miles
    Test number
    359876860019
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail34,077 miles (+887)10 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,077 miles
    Test number
    516918718183
    • MajorAll position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorMain beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass33,190 miles (+20)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    33,190 miles
    Test number
    364538373062
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded along suspension arm (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  11. Fail33,170 miles (+568)7 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,170 miles
    Test number
    410478319801
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear disc pitted

  12. Pass32,602 miles (+679)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    32,602 miles
    Test number
    601777087830
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre perrishing
    • AdvisoryCovers under vehicle

  13. Pass31,923 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    31,923 miles
    Test number
    521169959926

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail31,921 miles (+806)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,921 miles
    Test number
    820377480311
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  15. Pass31,115 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    31,115 miles
    Test number
    209109815003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail31,107 miles (+1,442)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,107 miles
    Test number
    277944115064
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  17. Pass29,665 miles (+4,434)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    29,665 miles
    Test number
    105554604044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass25,231 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    25,231 miles
    Test number
    388393552307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail25,231 miles (+88)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,231 miles
    Test number
    519613652334
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  20. Pass25,143 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    25,143 miles
    Test number
    477583861346
    • NoteRear seats missing at time of test

  21. Fail25,143 miles (+2,309)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,143 miles
    Test number
    497673961408
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteRear seats missing at time of test

  22. Pass22,834 miles (+1,350)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    22,834 miles
    Test number
    965034301030
    • NoteNo rear seats fitted at time of test

  23. Pass21,484 miles (+6)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    21,484 miles
    Test number
    140136559385
    • NoteBoth front lower arm rear bushes
    • NoteOffside rear door sill cover damaged
    • NoteRear seats not fitted at time of test
    • NoteSlight movement in rear suspension to body mounts
    • NoteSlight play in column

  24. Fail21,478 miles (+3,245)3 failures8 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,478 miles
    Test number
    153379749352
    • FailureIndicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
    • FailureTyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureTyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteBoth front lower arms inner bushes slight movement
    • NoteOffside front brake hose lightly cracking
    • NoteOffside mirror glass slightly loose
    • NoteOffside outer sill cover damaged
    • NoteOil level on minimum
    • NoteRear seats not fitted at time of test
    • NoteSlight movement in rear suspension to body mounts
    • NoteSlight play in steering column

  25. Pass18,233 miles (+5,355)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    18,233 miles
    Test number
    374075358352
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass12,878 miles (+1,285)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    12,878 miles
    Test number
    152593537398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass11,593 miles (+410)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    11,593 miles
    Test number
    180179146362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass11,183 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    11,183 miles
    Test number
    430109525478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA51 BLK

Does LA51 BLK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA51 BLK expired on 16 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA51 BLK?
The MOT on LA51 BLK expired on 16 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA51 BLK done?
LA51 BLK was recorded at 69,414 miles at its MOT on 1 Mar 2025, an average of 3,023 miles a year.
Has LA51 BLK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 BLK has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on LA51 BLK 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 LA51 BLK find?
LA51 BLK passed its latest MOT on 1 Mar 2025 with 2 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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