Mercedes-Benz A-Class
Red · Petrol · 2006 · 1,699 cc
LA55 XFBMOT history
LA55 XFB is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 4 Jan 2006. Its MOT expired on 24 Sept 2026 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 129,145 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Sept 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 24 Sept 2026
- Mileage
- 129,145 mi
- At MOT on 25 Sept 2025
- MOT tests
- 17
- 12 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 6,923 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LA55 XFB
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- A-Class
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,699 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 4 Jan 2006
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 24 Sept 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Sept 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LA55 XFB was last recorded at 129,145 miles on 25 Sept 2025, 14 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 129,131 miles · 20 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 14 miles
- Average per year
- 6,923 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 129,145 miles
- 2024 – 124,038 miles
- 2023 – 119,728 miles
- 2022 – 112,558 miles
- 2021 – 109,292 miles
- 2020 – 100,009 miles
- 2019 – 90,735 miles
- 2018 – 81,835 miles
- 2017 – 72,975 miles
- 2016 – 68,285 miles
- 2015 – 62,539 miles
- 2014 – 52,546 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass129,145 miles
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Full MOT history
17 tests since 2 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass129,145 miles (+14)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 129,145 miles
- Test number
- 388311503411
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Fail129,131 miles (+5,093)1 major2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,131 miles
- Test number
- 766194341180
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Pass124,038 miles (+4,310)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 124,038 miles
- Test number
- 540253398436
- MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass119,728 miles (+7,170)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 119,728 miles
- Test number
- 267658802983
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryBoth front headlamps hazy
Pass112,558 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 112,558 miles
- Test number
- 702169270295
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail112,558 miles (+3,266)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,558 miles
- Test number
- 959818015116
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Pass109,292 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 109,292 miles
- Test number
- 806615303783
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFuel filler pipes corroded.
- AdvisoryHandbrake cable is in a poor condition.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail109,292 miles (+9,283)1 repaired6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,292 miles
- Test number
- 421180109912
- Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFuel filler pipes corroded.
- AdvisoryHandbrake cable is in a poor condition.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass100,009 miles (+9,274)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 100,009 miles
- Test number
- 711205715362
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFuel pipes are in a rusty condition
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass90,735 miles (+8,900)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 90,735 miles
- Test number
- 867710858543
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated All (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFuel tank filler pipes are slightly corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Pass81,835 miles (+8,860)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 81,835 miles
- Test number
- 533847090249
- AdvisoryBoth front shock absorber casings corroded.
- AdvisoryFuel tank filler pipes rusty.
Pass72,975 miles (+4,690)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 72,975 miles
- Test number
- 336151036613
- AdvisoryFuel filler pipes corroded
Pass68,285 miles (+5,746)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 68,285 miles
- Test number
- 819807772269
- AdvisoryEngine covers & under trays fitted to vehicle restricting testers view
Fail62,539 miles2 repaired2 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,539 miles
- Test number
- 179429235299
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
- NoteFront tyres wearing on edges
Pass62,539 miles (+9,993)2 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 62,539 miles
- Test number
- 747579235292
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
- NoteFront tyres wearing on edges
Pass52,546 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 52,546 miles
- Test number
- 336275844286
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail52,546 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,546 miles
- Test number
- 757405544254
- Repaired at testAll position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Questions about LA55 XFB
- Does LA55 XFB currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LA55 XFB expired on 24 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LA55 XFB?
- The MOT on LA55 XFB expired on 24 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LA55 XFB done?
- LA55 XFB was recorded at 129,145 miles at its MOT on 25 Sept 2025, an average of 6,923 miles a year.
- Has LA55 XFB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LA55 XFB has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Sept 2025.
- Has the mileage on LA55 XFB 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 XFB find?
- LA55 XFB passed its latest MOT on 25 Sept 2025 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front road wheel slightly distorted.
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