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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Orange · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

LB51 HFRMOT history

LB51 HFR is an orange petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 30 Nov 2001. Its MOT expired on 21 Sept 2023 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 89,089 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Sept 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Sept 2023
Mileage
89,089 mi
At MOT on 22 Sept 2022
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,893 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB51 HFR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
30 Nov 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
22 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB51 HFR was last recorded at 89,089 miles on 22 Sept 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,089 miles · 15 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,893 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 89,089 miles
  • 2021 – 81,427 miles
  • 2020 – 69,629 miles
  • 2019 – 62,440 miles
  • 2018 – 58,454 miles
  • 2017 – 55,851 miles
  • 2016 – 52,258 miles
  • 2015 – 48,543 miles
  • 2013 – 42,694 miles
  • 2012 – 41,284 miles
  • 2011 – 39,253 miles
  • 2010 – 36,023 miles
  • 2009 – 32,569 miles
  • 2008 – 29,965 miles
  • 2006 – 26,620 miles
  • 2005 – 23,478 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,089 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2013 tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 14 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,089 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    89,089 miles
    Test number
    327298727410
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2013 tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail89,089 miles (+7,662)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,089 miles
    Test number
    411933251357
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2013 tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass81,427 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    81,427 miles
    Test number
    485404136995
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  4. Fail81,425 miles (+11,796)1 dangerous7 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,425 miles
    Test number
    164425217417
    • DangerousNearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryEml light on (vehicle used before 1/7/2003)

  5. Pass69,629 miles (+7,189)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    69,629 miles
    Test number
    230700692434
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass62,440 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    62,440 miles
    Test number
    134503743695

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail62,440 miles (+3,986)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,440 miles
    Test number
    849276297110
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass58,454 miles13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    58,454 miles
    Test number
    751141221893
    • AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured all front, rear & side repeaters (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both offside & nearside (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both offside & nearside (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront wiper blades deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged cracked/perished (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm, unevenly worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Valve stem slightly damaged both offside & nearside cracked/perished (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both offside & nearside (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  9. Fail58,454 miles (+2,603)5 failures13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,454 miles
    Test number
    873210674419
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured all front, rear & side repeaters (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both offside & nearside (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both offside & nearside (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront wiper blades deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged cracked/perished (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm, unevenly worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Valve stem slightly damaged both offside & nearside cracked/perished (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both offside & nearside (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  10. Pass55,851 miles (+3,593)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    55,851 miles
    Test number
    737676279633
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  11. Pass52,258 miles (+19)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    52,258 miles
    Test number
    343273630070
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Fail52,239 miles (+3,696)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,239 miles
    Test number
    456623854407
    • FailureHeadlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass48,543 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    48,543 miles
    Test number
    359013115129
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail48,543 miles (+5,849)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,543 miles
    Test number
    427543815157
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass42,694 miles (+1,410)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    42,694 miles
    Test number
    515313103372
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  16. Pass41,284 miles (+2,031)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    41,284 miles
    Test number
    289525702321
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  17. Pass39,253 miles (+3,230)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    39,253 miles
    Test number
    736051361107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass36,023 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    36,023 miles
    Test number
    621879560150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail36,015 miles (+3,446)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,015 miles
    Test number
    652828860197
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  20. Pass32,569 miles (+2,604)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    32,569 miles
    Test number
    824287979059
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass29,965 miles (+3,345)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    29,965 miles
    Test number
    641477188013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass26,620 miles (+3,142)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    26,620 miles
    Test number
    463947516490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass23,478 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    23,478 miles
    Test number
    414690725321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail23,478 miles2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,478 miles
    Test number
    652468815324
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre deep cut in tread

Questions about LB51 HFR

Does LB51 HFR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB51 HFR expired on 21 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB51 HFR?
The MOT on LB51 HFR expired on 21 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB51 HFR done?
LB51 HFR was recorded at 89,089 miles at its MOT on 22 Sept 2022, an average of 3,893 miles a year.
Has LB51 HFR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB51 HFR has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on LB51 HFR 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 HFR find?
LB51 HFR passed its latest MOT on 22 Sept 2022 with 1 advisory: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2013 tyre.

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