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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

LB51 HCNMOT history

LB51 HCN is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 6 Dec 2001. Its MOT expired on 26 Jan 2023 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 119,159 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jan 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Jan 2023
Mileage
119,159 mi
At MOT on 26 Jan 2022
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,872 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB51 HCN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
6 Dec 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
26 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB51 HCN was last recorded at 119,159 miles on 26 Jan 2022, 4,954 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jan 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,205 miles · 13 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
4,954 miles
Average per year
5,872 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 119,159 miles
  • 2021 – 114,205 miles
  • 2020 – 108,668 miles
  • 2019 – 100,734 miles
  • 2018 – 93,422 miles
  • 2017 – 87,384 miles
  • 2016 – 84,884 miles
  • 2013 – 80,070 miles
  • 2012 – 70,817 miles
  • 2011 – 64,114 miles
  • 2010 – 57,247 miles
  • 2009 – 50,682 miles
  • 2008 – 43,946 miles
  • 2007 – 35,405 miles
  • 2006 – 29,731 miles
  • 2005 – 23,999 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,159 miles
  • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

20 tests since 12 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,159 miles (+4,954)6 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    119,159 miles
    Test number
    974021280803
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass114,205 miles (+5,537)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    114,205 miles
    Test number
    221768018467
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass108,668 miles (+245)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    108,668 miles
    Test number
    912245871645
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  4. Fail108,423 miles (+7,689)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,423 miles
    Test number
    229542740359
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass100,734 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    100,734 miles
    Test number
    767073049485
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres out of shape
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre has minor damage to sidewall
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  6. Fail100,734 miles (+7,312)1 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,734 miles
    Test number
    138176848697
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres out of shape
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre has minor damage to sidewall
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass93,422 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    93,422 miles
    Test number
    718224086134
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre slightly out of shape
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  8. Fail93,422 miles (+6,038)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,422 miles
    Test number
    505732228714
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre slightly out of shape
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  9. Pass87,384 miles (+2,500)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    87,384 miles
    Test number
    752865446717
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryEngine covers / Under trays fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  10. Pass84,884 miles (+4,814)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    84,884 miles
    Test number
    166109519846

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass80,070 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    80,070 miles
    Test number
    548920533328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail80,070 miles (+9,253)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,070 miles
    Test number
    378399823303
    • FailureDipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  13. Pass70,817 miles (+6,703)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    70,817 miles
    Test number
    188747102307
    • NoteFront tyres 3mm of tread
    • NoteNearside rear tyre out of shape and badly perished on outer sidewall
    • NotePlay nearside of steering rack
    • NoteWiper blades smearing

  14. Pass64,114 miles (+6,867)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    64,114 miles
    Test number
    199610501321
    • NoteExhaust rear box rusty
    • NoteMain beam light switch sometimes sticks

  15. Pass57,247 miles (+6,565)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    57,247 miles
    Test number
    400940610309
    • NoteNearside rear tyre slightly feathered and perished

  16. Pass50,682 miles (+6,736)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    50,682 miles
    Test number
    511385619362
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  17. Pass43,946 miles (+8,541)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    43,946 miles
    Test number
    773645718358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass35,405 miles (+5,674)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    35,405 miles
    Test number
    932650917305
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering column damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

  19. Pass29,731 miles (+5,732)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    29,731 miles
    Test number
    682772016326
    • NoteREAR NO PLATE WATER MARKED

  20. Pass23,999 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    23,999 miles
    Test number
    491136815345
    • NoteFront brake pads worn †REAR NO PLATE WATER MARKED

Questions about LB51 HCN

Does LB51 HCN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB51 HCN expired on 26 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB51 HCN?
The MOT on LB51 HCN expired on 26 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB51 HCN done?
LB51 HCN was recorded at 119,159 miles at its MOT on 26 Jan 2022, an average of 5,872 miles a year.
Has LB51 HCN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB51 HCN has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jan 2020.
Has the mileage on LB51 HCN 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 LB51 HCN find?
LB51 HCN passed its latest MOT on 26 Jan 2022 with 6 minor defects and 10 advisories: central stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside windscreen wiper blade defective, and 13 more.

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