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Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

LB51 JYVMOT history

LB51 JYV is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 31 Oct 2001. Its MOT expired on 28 Feb 2026 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 116,454 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Feb 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Feb 2026
Mileage
116,454 mi
At MOT on 25 Feb 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,715 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB51 JYV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
31 Oct 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Feb 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB51 JYV was last recorded at 116,454 miles on 25 Feb 2026, 18,650 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,804 miles · 13 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
18,650 miles
Average per year
4,715 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,454 miles
  • 2025 – 97,804 miles
  • 2024 – 85,428 miles
  • 2020 – 85,105 miles
  • 2019 – 81,748 miles
  • 2018 – 75,462 miles
  • 2016 – 63,084 miles
  • 2015 – 58,743 miles
  • 2014 – 53,739 miles
  • 2013 – 48,402 miles
  • 2012 – 44,219 miles
  • 2011 – 39,242 miles
  • 2010 – 36,023 miles
  • 2008 – 34,032 miles
  • 2007 – 31,387 miles
  • 2006 – 22,680 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail116,454 miles
  • MajorDipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (b))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested due to head lamp insecure (4.1.2 (b))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

What MOT failures 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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Reversing lights not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 7 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail116,454 miles (+18,650)7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,454 miles
    Test number
    180441610988
    • MajorDipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested due to head lamp insecure (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  2. Pass97,804 miles (+12,376)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    97,804 miles
    Test number
    202017205672
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass85,428 miles (+323)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    85,428 miles
    Test number
    105339039650
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass85,105 miles (+3,357)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    85,105 miles
    Test number
    186996302864
    • AdvisoryCORROSION ON EXHAUST SYSTEM.FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW.MANY NOISES ON SUSPENSION.
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryMILEAGE NOT ILLUMINATED.SOME RUST ON BOTH FRONT METAL BRAKE PIPES AND OFFSIDE REAR METAL BRAKE PIPE.SMALL SPLIT ON OFFSIDE REAR INNER TYRE WALL.
    • AdvisoryUNABLE TO INSPECT CERTIAN ITEMS UNDERNEATH VEHICLE DUE TO LARGE SPLASH TRAY CONCEALING MANY ITEMS.BOTH FRONT INDICATOR SIDE REPEATERS STARTING TO FADE.

  5. Pass81,748 miles (+6,286)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    81,748 miles
    Test number
    968276071475
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass75,462 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    75,462 miles
    Test number
    609533931830
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryReversing lights not working

  7. Fail75,462 miles2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,462 miles
    Test number
    300984032609
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryReversing lights not working

  8. PassMileage not read4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    716859388762
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated badly perrished (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated badly perished (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. FailMileage not read4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    943226171201
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated badly perrished (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated badly perished (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass63,084 miles (+4,341)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    63,084 miles
    Test number
    152919469299
    • AdvisoryBOTH REAR SUSPENSION SPRING LOWER SEAT RUBBERS SPLITTING.
    • AdvisoryNEARSIDE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER DAMP.
    • AdvisoryOFFSIDE FRONT METAL BRAKE PIPE GETTING RUSTY.
    • AdvisoryOFFSIDE REAR TYRE GETTING LOW ON TREAD DEPTH.
    • AdvisorySPLITS ON BOTH FRONT BRAKE RUBBER FLEXI HOSES.

  11. Pass58,743 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    58,743 miles
    Test number
    529988985191
    • NoteAdvise offside rear tyre on 3mm
    • NoteAdvise small chip on screen

  12. Fail58,743 miles (+5,004)1 dangerous2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,743 miles
    Test number
    887311285102
    • DangerousNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureDipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)
    • FailureMain beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
    • NoteAdvise offside rear tyre on 3mm
    • NoteAdvise small chip on screen

  13. Pass53,739 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    53,739 miles
    Test number
    718917274141
    • NoteAdvise cut in nearside front outer tyre wall

  14. Fail53,739 miles (+5,337)7 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,739 miles
    Test number
    608136874142
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteAdvise cut in nearside front outer tyre wall
    • NoteAdvise slight run out on front brakes
    • NoteAdvise wear on front discs

  15. Pass48,402 miles (+4,183)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    48,402 miles
    Test number
    658151723174
    • NoteAdvise undershields fitted

  16. Pass44,219 miles (+4,977)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    44,219 miles
    Test number
    307139672163
    • NoteBoth rear amber indicator images fading.nearside front side indicator amber image fading.both front wipers smearing.

  17. Pass39,242 miles (+3,219)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    39,242 miles
    Test number
    509144871160
    • NoteCracks on offside rear tyre.both front tyres very low on tread on inner edges.

  18. Pass36,023 miles (+1,991)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    36,023 miles
    Test number
    891378370048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass34,032 miles (+2,645)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    34,032 miles
    Test number
    450905258309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass31,387 miles (+8,707)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    31,387 miles
    Test number
    580075957327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail22,680 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,680 miles
    Test number
    253937496057
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass22,680 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    22,680 miles
    Test number
    341447396021
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB51 JYV

Does LB51 JYV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB51 JYV expired on 28 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB51 JYV?
The MOT on LB51 JYV expired on 28 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB51 JYV done?
LB51 JYV was recorded at 116,454 miles at its MOT on 25 Feb 2026, an average of 4,715 miles a year.
Has LB51 JYV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB51 JYV has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LB51 JYV 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 JYV find?
LB51 JYV failed its latest MOT on 25 Feb 2026 with 7 major defects and 3 advisories: dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush; nearside headlamp aim unable to be tested due to head lamp insecure, and 7 more.

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