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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

LB51 HCOMOT history

LB51 HCO is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 8 Nov 2001. Its MOT is valid until 8 Oct 2027 and it has passed 22 of 26 MOT tests, with 52,253 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Oct 2027
Mileage
52,253 mi
At MOT on 9 Oct 2026
MOT tests
26
22 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,178 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB51 HCO
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
8 Nov 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB51 HCO was last recorded at 52,253 miles on 9 Oct 2026, 1,177 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
51,076 miles · 27 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
1,177 miles
Average per year
2,178 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 52,253 miles
  • 2025 – 51,076 miles
  • 2024 – 49,272 miles
  • 2023 – 47,073 miles
  • 2022 – 43,864 miles
  • 2021 – 41,473 miles
  • 2020 – 38,952 miles
  • 2019 – 37,535 miles
  • 2018 – 34,530 miles
  • 2017 – 30,817 miles
  • 2016 – 25,512 miles
  • 2015 – 21,458 miles
  • 2014 – 16,998 miles
  • 2013 – 15,419 miles
  • 2012 – 14,666 miles
  • 2011 – 13,679 miles
  • 2010 – 12,747 miles
  • 2009 – 11,484 miles
  • 2008 – 10,274 miles
  • 2007 – 9,477 miles
  • 2006 – 7,716 miles
  • 2005 – 6,673 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass52,253 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside and offside

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Side repeater slightly discoloured Nearside and offside

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2019–2025

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Engine MIL indicates a malfunction

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

Full MOT history

26 tests since 3 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass52,253 miles (+1,177)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    52,253 miles
    Test number
    914430290329
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass51,076 miles (+1,804)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    51,076 miles
    Test number
    549263764051
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine MIL indicates a malfunction
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured Nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

  3. Pass49,272 miles (+2,199)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    49,272 miles
    Test number
    975284124808
    • AdvisoryEngine MIL indicates a malfunction
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured Nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

  4. Pass47,073 miles (+31)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    47,073 miles
    Test number
    229096905198
    • AdvisoryEngine MIL indicates a malfunction
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside - Advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail47,042 miles (+3,178)1 dangerous2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,042 miles
    Test number
    581917124855
    • DangerousOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush likely to become detached deboned (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorDipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine MIL indicates a malfunction
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside - Advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass43,864 miles (+2,391)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    43,864 miles
    Test number
    937925368347
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured Nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

  7. Pass41,473 miles (+2,521)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    41,473 miles
    Test number
    607483094847
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured Nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

  8. Pass38,952 miles (+1,417)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    38,952 miles
    Test number
    576243162772
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured Both front (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured Nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

  9. Pass37,535 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    37,535 miles
    Test number
    135579778176
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured Nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

  10. Fail37,535 miles (+3,005)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,535 miles
    Test number
    497708693791
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured Nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

  11. Pass34,530 miles (+3,713)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    34,530 miles
    Test number
    491372681069
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass30,817 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    30,817 miles
    Test number
    730847214558
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Fail30,817 miles (+5,305)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,817 miles
    Test number
    873551995783
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass25,512 miles (+4,054)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    25,512 miles
    Test number
    493303154154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass21,458 miles (+4,460)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    21,458 miles
    Test number
    971338341522
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass16,998 miles (+1,579)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    16,998 miles
    Test number
    649160894270
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass15,419 miles (+753)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    15,419 miles
    Test number
    368826213380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass14,666 miles (+987)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    14,666 miles
    Test number
    678949412338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass13,679 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    13,679 miles
    Test number
    528613311361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail13,679 miles (+932)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,679 miles
    Test number
    539893111327
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  21. Pass12,747 miles (+1,263)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    12,747 miles
    Test number
    990425510379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass11,484 miles (+1,210)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    11,484 miles
    Test number
    443444719419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass10,274 miles (+797)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    10,274 miles
    Test number
    900666218305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass9,477 miles (+1,761)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    9,477 miles
    Test number
    702540217387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass7,716 miles (+1,043)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    7,716 miles
    Test number
    631534606354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass6,673 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    6,673 miles
    Test number
    320767805361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB51 HCO

Does LB51 HCO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB51 HCO is valid until 8 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB51 HCO?
The MOT on LB51 HCO is valid until 8 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB51 HCO done?
LB51 HCO was recorded at 52,253 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2026, an average of 2,178 miles a year.
Has LB51 HCO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB51 HCO has failed 4 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LB51 HCO 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 HCO find?
LB51 HCO passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes greased.

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