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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,898 cc

LA51 WPEMOT history

LA51 WPE is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 11 Feb 2002. Its MOT expired on 8 Feb 2025 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 107,737 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jan 2024.

LA51 WPE silver Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 8 Feb 2025
Mileage
107,737 mi
At MOT on 31 Jan 2024
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,612 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 WPE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,898 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
11 Feb 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
31 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 WPE was last recorded at 107,737 miles on 31 Jan 2024, 1,923 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,814 miles · 17 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
1,923 miles
Average per year
4,612 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 107,737 miles
  • 2023 – 105,814 miles
  • 2022 – 102,485 miles
  • 2021 – 101,578 miles
  • 2020 – 97,117 miles
  • 2019 – 88,079 miles
  • 2018 – 79,260 miles
  • 2017 – 77,771 miles
  • 2016 – 76,076 miles
  • 2015 – 72,486 miles
  • 2014 – 68,264 miles
  • 2013 – 62,888 miles
  • 2012 – 58,843 miles
  • 2011 – 53,233 miles
  • 2010 – 46,159 miles
  • 2009 – 40,210 miles
  • 2008 – 35,584 miles
  • 2007 – 29,075 miles
  • 2006 – 25,113 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,737 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 2 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,737 miles (+1,923)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    107,737 miles
    Test number
    597445302496
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass105,814 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    105,814 miles
    Test number
    340623668886
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail105,814 miles (+3,329)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,814 miles
    Test number
    907575226399
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass102,485 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    102,485 miles
    Test number
    916645623514
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail102,485 miles (+907)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,485 miles
    Test number
    854687381697
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass101,578 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    101,578 miles
    Test number
    805213059368
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail101,578 miles (+4,461)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,578 miles
    Test number
    223683306391
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass97,117 miles (+9,038)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    97,117 miles
    Test number
    487713001915

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass88,079 miles (+8,819)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    88,079 miles
    Test number
    499033139937

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass79,260 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    79,260 miles
    Test number
    377239094925

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail79,260 miles (+1,489)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,260 miles
    Test number
    243471979158
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  12. Pass77,771 miles (+1,695)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    77,771 miles
    Test number
    236272019866
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre badly worn on inner edge

  13. Pass76,076 miles (+3,590)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    76,076 miles
    Test number
    206717966987

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass72,486 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    72,486 miles
    Test number
    135629485063
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  15. Fail72,486 miles (+4,222)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,486 miles
    Test number
    338739485073
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  16. Pass68,264 miles (+5,376)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    68,264 miles
    Test number
    997347984040
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Fail62,888 miles2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,888 miles
    Test number
    265048903485
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass62,888 miles (+4,045)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    62,888 miles
    Test number
    458798803114
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass58,843 miles (+5,610)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    58,843 miles
    Test number
    187471102159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass53,233 miles (+7,074)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    53,233 miles
    Test number
    209747811153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass46,159 miles (+5,949)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    46,159 miles
    Test number
    133882340091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass40,210 miles (+4,626)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    40,210 miles
    Test number
    840510559076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass35,584 miles (+6,509)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    35,584 miles
    Test number
    760334568031
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass29,075 miles (+3,962)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    29,075 miles
    Test number
    962684247080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass25,113 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    25,113 miles
    Test number
    654081566050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA51 WPE

Does LA51 WPE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA51 WPE expired on 8 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA51 WPE?
The MOT on LA51 WPE expired on 8 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA51 WPE done?
LA51 WPE was recorded at 107,737 miles at its MOT on 31 Jan 2024, an average of 4,612 miles a year.
Has LA51 WPE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 WPE has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on LA51 WPE 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 WPE find?
LA51 WPE passed its latest MOT on 31 Jan 2024 with 4 advisories: nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 1 more.

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