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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,898 cc

LA51 ZFHMOT history

LA51 ZFH is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 26 Sept 2001. Its MOT expired on 15 Sept 2025 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 116,089 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Aug 2024.

LA51 ZFH silver Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 15 Sept 2025
Mileage
116,089 mi
At MOT on 31 Aug 2024
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,201 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 ZFH
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
2001
First used
26 Sept 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
31 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 ZFH was last recorded at 116,089 miles on 31 Aug 2024, 6,234 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,855 miles · 30 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
6,234 miles
Average per year
4,201 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 116,089 miles
  • 2023 – 109,855 miles
  • 2022 – 104,942 miles
  • 2021 – 99,603 miles
  • 2020 – 96,998 miles
  • 2019 – 92,619 miles
  • 2018 – 89,755 miles
  • 2017 – 87,959 miles
  • 2016 – 85,056 miles
  • 2015 – 81,873 miles
  • 2014 – 76,160 miles
  • 2013 – 71,300 miles
  • 2012 – 68,368 miles
  • 2011 – 65,623 miles
  • 2010 – 61,076 miles
  • 2009 – 57,251 miles
  • 2008 – 53,935 miles
  • 2007 – 47,674 miles
  • 2006 – 37,870 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,089 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral exhaust box corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

25 tests since 17 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,089 miles (+6,234)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    116,089 miles
    Test number
    724926016421
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust box corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass109,855 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    109,855 miles
    Test number
    643327463509
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Fail109,855 miles (+4,913)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,855 miles
    Test number
    461602781973
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass104,942 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    104,942 miles
    Test number
    316952658928
    • MinorObligatory mirror slightly loose both side (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail104,942 miles (+5,339)1 dangerous2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,942 miles
    Test number
    530176175144
    • DangerousOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MinorObligatory mirror slightly loose both side (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass99,603 miles (+2,605)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    99,603 miles
    Test number
    475692289886
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass96,998 miles (+4,379)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    96,998 miles
    Test number
    745736666479
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass92,619 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    92,619 miles
    Test number
    868808295433
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

  9. Fail92,615 miles (+2,860)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,615 miles
    Test number
    717402989096
    • DangerousOffside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass89,755 miles (+1,796)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    89,755 miles
    Test number
    990651670681
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  11. Pass87,959 miles (+2,903)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2018
    Odometer
    87,959 miles
    Test number
    727491888178
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  12. Pass85,056 miles (+3,183)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2017
    Odometer
    85,056 miles
    Test number
    709535681053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass81,873 miles (+5,713)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    81,873 miles
    Test number
    217051205436
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perished

  14. Pass76,160 miles (+4,860)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    76,160 miles
    Test number
    396048204196
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteRear exhaust box outer skin corroded

  15. Pass71,300 miles (+2,932)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    71,300 miles
    Test number
    695405003181
    • NoteNoise from n/s/front suspension.....suspect dry top turret bush/bearing
    • NoteSurface rust to front and rear brake discs

  16. Fail68,368 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,368 miles
    Test number
    257804772024
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass68,368 miles (+2,745)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    68,368 miles
    Test number
    858734872026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass65,623 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    65,623 miles
    Test number
    886602201199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail65,623 miles (+4,547)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,623 miles
    Test number
    117391701116
    • DangerousNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • DangerousNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  20. Pass61,076 miles (+3,825)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    61,076 miles
    Test number
    152486870054
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass57,251 miles (+3,316)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    57,251 miles
    Test number
    123615169495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass53,935 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    53,935 miles
    Test number
    242041608182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail53,935 miles (+6,261)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,935 miles
    Test number
    273960208441
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  24. Pass47,674 miles (+9,804)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    47,674 miles
    Test number
    102517487029
    • NoteAdvise nearside rear tyre below 1.6 mm on inner edge
    • NoteAdvise offside rear tyre has small splits on inner edge

  25. Pass37,870 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    37,870 miles
    Test number
    350157416057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA51 ZFH

Does LA51 ZFH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA51 ZFH expired on 15 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA51 ZFH?
The MOT on LA51 ZFH expired on 15 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA51 ZFH done?
LA51 ZFH was recorded at 116,089 miles at its MOT on 31 Aug 2024, an average of 4,201 miles a year.
Has LA51 ZFH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 ZFH has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on LA51 ZFH 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 ZFH find?
LA51 ZFH passed its latest MOT on 31 Aug 2024 with 2 minor defects and 7 advisories: nearside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; central exhaust box corroded, and 6 more.

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