Mercedes-Benz A-Class
Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 1,992 cc
LA55 WKUMOT history
LA55 WKU is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 16 Sept 2005. Its MOT expired on 16 Aug 2026 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 110,259 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Aug 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 16 Aug 2026
- Mileage
- 110,259 mi
- At MOT on 6 Aug 2025
- MOT tests
- 26
- 18 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 6,083 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LA55 WKU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- A-Class
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,992 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 16 Sept 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 16 Aug 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Aug 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LA55 WKU was last recorded at 110,259 miles on 6 Aug 2025, 1,707 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Aug 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 108,552 miles · 13 Aug 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 1,707 miles
- Average per year
- 6,083 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 110,259 miles
- 2024 – 108,552 miles
- 2023 – 104,551 miles
- 2022 – 101,195 miles
- 2021 – 94,394 miles
- 2020 – 87,913 miles
- 2019 – 81,749 miles
- 2018 – 75,962 miles
- 2017 – 67,688 miles
- 2016 – 59,647 miles
- 2015 – 51,220 miles
- 2014 – 44,106 miles
- 2013 – 35,364 miles
- 2011 – 9,500 miles
- 2010 – 8,840 miles
- 2009 – 7,864 miles
- 2008 – 7,087 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass110,259 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Both rear upper spring platforms corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Fuel filler neck & breather corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017
Full MOT history
26 tests since 20 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass110,259 miles (+1,707)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 110,259 miles
- Test number
- 885338780615
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass108,552 miles (+4,001)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 108,552 miles
- Test number
- 873314750831
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass104,551 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 104,551 miles
- Test number
- 537283720483
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail104,551 miles (+3,356)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,551 miles
- Test number
- 402862026992
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass101,195 miles (+6,801)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 101,195 miles
- Test number
- 464453791890
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,394 miles (+6,481)1 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 94,394 miles
- Test number
- 350934336413
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth rear upper spring platforms corroded
- AdvisoryFuel filler neck & breather corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass87,913 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 87,913 miles
- Test number
- 920886933198
- AdvisoryBoth rear upper spring platforms corroded
- AdvisoryFuel filler neck & breather corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTow bar removed
Fail87,913 miles (+6,164)4 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,913 miles
- Test number
- 654882114166
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorTrailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth rear upper spring platforms corroded
- AdvisoryFuel filler neck & breather corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass81,749 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 81,749 miles
- Test number
- 489124798909
- AdvisoryBoth Rear Tyres Perishing
Fail81,749 miles (+5,787)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,749 miles
- Test number
- 383788956007
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryBoth Rear Tyres Perishing
Pass75,962 miles (+8,274)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 75,962 miles
- Test number
- 405024029345
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,688 miles (+8,041)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 67,688 miles
- Test number
- 588251881060
- AdvisoryNearside & Offside Front Tyres Wearing On Outer Edges
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Pass59,647 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 59,647 miles
- Test number
- 703712256254
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Fail59,647 miles (+8,427)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,647 miles
- Test number
- 595302196936
- FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Pass51,220 miles (+7,114)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 51,220 miles
- Test number
- 138836809570
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Washer Jet Partial Blockage
Pass44,106 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 44,106 miles
- Test number
- 679495654265
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail44,105 miles (+5,297)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,105 miles
- Test number
- 889285654210
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Fail38,808 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,808 miles
- Test number
- 125697524054
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Pass38,808 miles (+3,444)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 38,808 miles
- Test number
- 886977924068
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail35,364 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,364 miles
- Test number
- 237561563288
- Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass35,364 miles (+25,864)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 35,364 miles
- Test number
- 945331063222
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass9,500 miles (+660)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 9,500 miles
- Test number
- 107078541218
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass8,840 miles (+976)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 8,840 miles
- Test number
- 324519850229
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass7,864 miles (+777)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 7,864 miles
- Test number
- 350360159491
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass7,087 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 7,087 miles
- Test number
- 161714138200
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail7,085 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 7,085 miles
- Test number
- 880733038231
- FailureNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Questions about LA55 WKU
- Does LA55 WKU currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LA55 WKU expired on 16 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LA55 WKU?
- The MOT on LA55 WKU expired on 16 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LA55 WKU done?
- LA55 WKU was recorded at 110,259 miles at its MOT on 6 Aug 2025, an average of 6,083 miles a year.
- Has LA55 WKU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LA55 WKU has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Aug 2023.
- Has the mileage on LA55 WKU 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 LA55 WKU find?
- LA55 WKU passed its latest MOT on 6 Aug 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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