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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,397 cc

LB51 HCXMOT history

LB51 HCX is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 31 Oct 2001. Its MOT is valid until 19 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 106,912 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Dec 2026
Mileage
106,912 mi
At MOT on 25 Nov 2025
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,614 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB51 HCX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,397 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
31 Oct 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB51 HCX was last recorded at 106,912 miles on 25 Nov 2025, 7,948 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,964 miles · 4 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
7,948 miles
Average per year
3,614 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 106,912 miles
  • 2023 – 98,964 miles
  • 2022 – 95,641 miles
  • 2021 – 93,799 miles
  • 2020 – 90,962 miles
  • 2019 – 89,865 miles
  • 2018 – 86,996 miles
  • 2017 – 84,077 miles
  • 2016 – 81,969 miles
  • 2015 – 77,733 miles
  • 2014 – 75,811 miles
  • 2013 – 73,240 miles
  • 2012 – 72,579 miles
  • 2011 – 71,090 miles
  • 2008 – 62,824 miles
  • 2007 – 50,604 miles
  • 2006 – 38,286 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,912 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (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.

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

26 tests since 29 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,912 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    106,912 miles
    Test number
    838866062722
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    196294958186
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rears (1.1.11 (c))

  3. FailMileage not read1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    158399973626
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rears (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass98,964 miles (+3,323)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    98,964 miles
    Test number
    814407227300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass95,641 miles (+1,842)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    95,641 miles
    Test number
    991057441341
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass93,799 miles (+49)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    93,799 miles
    Test number
    910602682303
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail93,750 miles (+2,788)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,750 miles
    Test number
    469093236202
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorHazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass90,962 miles (+1,097)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    90,962 miles
    Test number
    977075996120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass89,865 miles (+2,869)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    89,865 miles
    Test number
    482073937344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass86,996 miles (+2,919)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    86,996 miles
    Test number
    340923562729

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass84,077 miles (+2,108)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    84,077 miles
    Test number
    272877986260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass81,969 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    81,969 miles
    Test number
    552944338278
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  13. Fail81,969 miles (+4,236)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,969 miles
    Test number
    695337757349
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  14. Pass77,733 miles (+1,922)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    77,733 miles
    Test number
    692890987361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass75,811 miles (+2,571)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    75,811 miles
    Test number
    487855544417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass73,240 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    73,240 miles
    Test number
    367496343317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail73,240 miles (+661)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,240 miles
    Test number
    436596143304
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  18. Pass72,579 miles (+1,489)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    72,579 miles
    Test number
    585180302286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail71,090 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,090 miles
    Test number
    128645071183
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  20. Pass71,090 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    71,090 miles
    Test number
    179125071104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    114209650130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. FailMileage not read5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    860626540131
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  23. Pass62,824 miles (+12,220)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    62,824 miles
    Test number
    233849228331
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  24. Pass50,604 miles (+173)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    50,604 miles
    Test number
    763591747328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail50,431 miles (+12,145)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,431 miles
    Test number
    330808137395
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  26. Pass38,286 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    38,286 miles
    Test number
    943953436387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB51 HCX

Does LB51 HCX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB51 HCX is valid until 19 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB51 HCX?
The MOT on LB51 HCX is valid until 19 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB51 HCX done?
LB51 HCX was recorded at 106,912 miles at its MOT on 25 Nov 2025, an average of 3,614 miles a year.
Has LB51 HCX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB51 HCX has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LB51 HCX 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 HCX find?
LB51 HCX passed its latest MOT on 25 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 4 more.

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