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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Orange · Petrol · 2001 · 1,397 cc

LA51 CWFMOT history

LA51 CWF is an orange petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 14 Dec 2001. Its MOT expired on 31 Jan 2024 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 78,266 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jan 2024.

LA51 CWF orange Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 31 Jan 2024
Mileage
78,266 mi
At MOT on 29 Jan 2024
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,365 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 CWF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,397 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
14 Dec 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
29 Jan 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

LA51 CWF was last recorded at 78,266 miles on 29 Jan 2024, 5,213 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,053 miles · 31 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
5,213 miles
Average per year
3,365 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 78,266 miles
  • 2023 – 73,053 miles
  • 2022 – 71,420 miles
  • 2019 – 70,983 miles
  • 2018 – 69,908 miles
  • 2017 – 68,872 miles
  • 2016 – 67,718 miles
  • 2015 – 66,619 miles
  • 2014 – 65,470 miles
  • 2013 – 64,904 miles
  • 2012 – 61,508 miles
  • 2011 – 52,247 miles
  • 2010 – 45,836 miles
  • 2009 – 38,274 miles
  • 2008 – 35,909 miles
  • 2007 – 28,606 miles
  • 2006 – 19,673 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail78,266 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
  • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
  • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (close to cords) (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT failures 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2006–2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2017

Full MOT history

20 tests since 1 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail78,266 miles (+5,213)2 dangerous5 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,266 miles
    Test number
    483019720598
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (close to cords) (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass73,053 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    73,053 miles
    Test number
    849344197177
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Fail73,053 miles (+1,633)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,053 miles
    Test number
    321524442740
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass71,420 miles (+437)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    71,420 miles
    Test number
    509741792435
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass70,983 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    70,983 miles
    Test number
    920700843029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail70,983 miles (+1,075)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,983 miles
    Test number
    923405445017
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass69,908 miles (+1,036)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    69,908 miles
    Test number
    177698195924
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass68,872 miles (+1,154)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    68,872 miles
    Test number
    625262630963
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass67,718 miles (+1,099)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    67,718 miles
    Test number
    565373036206
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass66,619 miles (+1,149)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    66,619 miles
    Test number
    726368915261
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass65,470 miles (+566)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    65,470 miles
    Test number
    127744024225
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass64,904 miles (+3,396)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    64,904 miles
    Test number
    686598513249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass61,508 miles (+9,261)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    61,508 miles
    Test number
    605270632254
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass52,247 miles (+6,411)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    52,247 miles
    Test number
    869683221252
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  15. Pass45,836 miles (+7,562)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    45,836 miles
    Test number
    343388510421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass38,274 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    38,274 miles
    Test number
    502336039218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail38,261 miles (+2,352)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,261 miles
    Test number
    562611839283
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  18. Pass35,909 miles (+7,303)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    35,909 miles
    Test number
    550292238208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass28,606 miles (+8,933)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    28,606 miles
    Test number
    524572147287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass19,673 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    19,673 miles
    Test number
    533634746274
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LA51 CWF

Does LA51 CWF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA51 CWF expired on 31 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA51 CWF?
The MOT on LA51 CWF expired on 31 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA51 CWF done?
LA51 CWF was recorded at 78,266 miles at its MOT on 29 Jan 2024, an average of 3,365 miles a year.
Has LA51 CWF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 CWF has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LA51 CWF 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 CWF find?
LA51 CWF failed its latest MOT on 29 Jan 2024 with 2 dangerous defects, 5 major defects, 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside front tyre has ply or cords exposed; offside front brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick; nearside rear tyre fouling a part of the vehicle, and 9 more.

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