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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,699 cc

LA55 WYJMOT history

LA55 WYJ is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 8 Nov 2005. Its MOT expired on 5 Aug 2025 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 88,840 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Aug 2024.

LA55 WYJ blue Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 5 Aug 2025
Mileage
88,840 mi
At MOT on 6 Aug 2024
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,951 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA55 WYJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,699 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
8 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
6 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA55 WYJ was last recorded at 88,840 miles on 6 Aug 2024, 9,132 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,708 miles · 27 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
9,132 miles
Average per year
4,951 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 88,840 miles
  • 2023 – 79,708 miles
  • 2022 – 69,962 miles
  • 2021 – 63,246 miles
  • 2020 – 57,157 miles
  • 2019 – 52,509 miles
  • 2018 – 44,492 miles
  • 2017 – 40,196 miles
  • 2016 – 39,850 miles
  • 2015 – 39,520 miles
  • 2014 – 37,420 miles
  • 2013 – 33,565 miles
  • 2012 – 30,438 miles
  • 2011 – 24,392 miles
  • 2010 – 19,029 miles
  • 2009 – 15,508 miles
  • 2008 – 10,830 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,840 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

22 tests since 3 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,840 miles (+9,132)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    88,840 miles
    Test number
    911612944104
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass79,708 miles (+10)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    79,708 miles
    Test number
    544592327155
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  3. Fail79,698 miles (+9,736)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,698 miles
    Test number
    864097057176
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass69,962 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    69,962 miles
    Test number
    821615043976
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail69,962 miles (+6,716)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,962 miles
    Test number
    887230800958
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass63,246 miles (+6,089)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    63,246 miles
    Test number
    649049743866
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass57,157 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    57,157 miles
    Test number
    639753774416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail57,157 miles (+4,648)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,157 miles
    Test number
    675416045284
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass52,509 miles (+8,017)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    52,509 miles
    Test number
    702794271483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass44,492 miles (+4,296)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    44,492 miles
    Test number
    284255388171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass40,196 miles (+346)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    40,196 miles
    Test number
    392839028442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass39,850 miles (+330)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    39,850 miles
    Test number
    859226586607

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass39,520 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    39,520 miles
    Test number
    827645007588

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail39,518 miles (+2,098)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,518 miles
    Test number
    145788949223
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  15. Pass37,420 miles (+3,855)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    37,420 miles
    Test number
    289875154267
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteScrew in N/S/R tyre

  16. Pass33,565 miles (+3,127)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    33,565 miles
    Test number
    145802683276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass30,438 miles (+6,046)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    30,438 miles
    Test number
    668317292277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass24,392 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    24,392 miles
    Test number
    798487491245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail24,392 miles (+5,363)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,392 miles
    Test number
    618007091257
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre has outer wall damage

  20. Pass19,029 miles (+3,521)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    19,029 miles
    Test number
    422550500328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass15,508 miles (+4,678)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    15,508 miles
    Test number
    642011509318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass10,830 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    10,830 miles
    Test number
    611298608322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA55 WYJ

Does LA55 WYJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA55 WYJ expired on 5 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA55 WYJ?
The MOT on LA55 WYJ expired on 5 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA55 WYJ done?
LA55 WYJ was recorded at 88,840 miles at its MOT on 6 Aug 2024, an average of 4,951 miles a year.
Has LA55 WYJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA55 WYJ has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on LA55 WYJ 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 WYJ find?
LA55 WYJ passed its latest MOT on 6 Aug 2024 with 8 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 5 more.

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