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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

LA51 FKVMOT history

LA51 FKV is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 4 Jan 2002. Its MOT is valid until 22 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 114,163 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Dec 2025.

LA51 FKV silver Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Dec 2026
Mileage
114,163 mi
At MOT on 17 Dec 2025
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,850 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 FKV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
4 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 FKV was last recorded at 114,163 miles on 17 Dec 2025, 13,723 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,440 miles · 23 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
13,723 miles
Average per year
4,850 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 114,163 miles
  • 2024 – 100,440 miles
  • 2023 – 93,495 miles
  • 2022 – 78,074 miles
  • 2021 – 73,096 miles
  • 2020 – 67,981 miles
  • 2019 – 62,674 miles
  • 2018 – 56,462 miles
  • 2017 – 53,515 miles
  • 2016 – 51,381 miles
  • 2015 – 49,608 miles
  • 2014 – 48,268 miles
  • 2013 – 46,349 miles
  • 2012 – 44,578 miles
  • 2011 – 41,768 miles
  • 2010 – 38,239 miles
  • 2009 – 34,907 miles
  • 2008 – 30,957 miles
  • 2007 – 27,123 miles
  • 2006 – 21,725 miles
  • 2005 – 17,100 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,163 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seatbelt Slow to Retract
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Osr & Nsr outer faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Rear seat Belt check N\A Rear Seats & Belts removed

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.

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

30 tests since 13 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,163 miles (+13,723)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    114,163 miles
    Test number
    759057201428
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seatbelt Slow to Retract
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Osr & Nsr outer faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Rear seat Belt check N\A Rear Seats & Belts removed

  2. Pass100,440 miles (+207)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    100,440 miles
    Test number
    345749392785
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail100,233 miles (+6,738)1 dangerous5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,233 miles
    Test number
    624172020235
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorCentral Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass93,495 miles (+15,421)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    93,495 miles
    Test number
    130257475660
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))

  5. Pass78,074 miles (+4,978)3 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    78,074 miles
    Test number
    794736978961
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.80 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  6. Pass73,096 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    73,096 miles
    Test number
    376385624758
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Fail73,096 miles (+5,115)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,096 miles
    Test number
    605145361720
    • MajorFront Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass67,981 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    67,981 miles
    Test number
    880148735787
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded

  9. Fail67,981 miles (+5,307)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,981 miles
    Test number
    770866339427
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded

  10. Pass62,674 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    62,674 miles
    Test number
    760611996676
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded

  11. Fail62,674 miles (+6,212)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,674 miles
    Test number
    815081189113
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded

  12. Pass56,462 miles (+2,947)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    56,462 miles
    Test number
    768827844301
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer deteriorating

  13. Pass53,515 miles (+2,134)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    53,515 miles
    Test number
    886945195960
    • AdvisoryExhaust box corroding
    • AdvisoryExhaust rubbers deteriating

  14. Pass51,381 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    51,381 miles
    Test number
    195143829488
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisorySlight noise nearside front hub

  15. Fail51,381 miles (+1,773)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,381 miles
    Test number
    470248020126
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisorySlight noise nearside front hub

  16. Pass49,608 miles (+1,340)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    49,608 miles
    Test number
    291082333157
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisorySlight noise nearside front hub?

  17. Pass48,268 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    48,268 miles
    Test number
    489363244362
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteRear exhaust corroding

  18. Fail48,268 miles (+1,919)1 failure3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,268 miles
    Test number
    577543344385
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteRear exhaust corroding
    • NoteWiper blades deteriorating

  19. Pass46,349 miles (+1,771)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    46,349 miles
    Test number
    549624943307
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteBattery weak
    • NoteEngine management lamp on
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer corroding

  20. Fail44,578 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,578 miles
    Test number
    307603752326
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteExhaust silencer deteriating.

  21. Pass44,578 miles (+2,810)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    44,578 miles
    Test number
    589483152395
    • NoteExhaust silencer deteriating.

  22. Fail41,768 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,768 miles
    Test number
    229440751392
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  23. Pass41,768 miles (+3,529)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    41,768 miles
    Test number
    378890751312
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  24. Pass38,239 miles (+3,332)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    38,239 miles
    Test number
    281270440334
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteTyres worn

  25. Pass34,907 miles (+3,950)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    34,907 miles
    Test number
    463626359406
    • NoteRear number plate slight deterioration
    • NoteTyres worn on edges -especially nearside front

  26. Pass30,957 miles (+3,834)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    30,957 miles
    Test number
    843620658392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass27,123 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    27,123 miles
    Test number
    120412457378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail27,123 miles (+5,398)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,123 miles
    Test number
    440422857347
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  29. Pass21,725 miles (+4,625)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    21,725 miles
    Test number
    614697146301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass17,100 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    17,100 miles
    Test number
    214227945309
    • NoteFront tyres marginal wear.

Questions about LA51 FKV

Does LA51 FKV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA51 FKV is valid until 22 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LA51 FKV?
The MOT on LA51 FKV is valid until 22 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA51 FKV done?
LA51 FKV was recorded at 114,163 miles at its MOT on 17 Dec 2025, an average of 4,850 miles a year.
Has LA51 FKV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 FKV has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LA51 FKV 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 FKV find?
LA51 FKV passed its latest MOT on 17 Dec 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside front side repeater slightly discoloured; offside front seatbelt slow to retract; offside front side repeater slightly discoloured, and 2 more.

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