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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,397 cc

LB51 JZFMOT history

LB51 JZF is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 23 Nov 2001. Its MOT is valid until 10 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 58,338 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 May 2027
Mileage
58,338 mi
At MOT on 11 May 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,021 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB51 JZF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,397 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
23 Nov 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 May 2027
Latest MOT test
11 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB51 JZF was last recorded at 58,338 miles on 11 May 2026, 2,499 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
55,839 miles · 27 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,499 miles
Average per year
2,021 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 58,338 miles
  • 2025 – 55,839 miles
  • 2024 – 55,057 miles
  • 2023 – 54,126 miles
  • 2022 – 53,653 miles
  • 2021 – 52,817 miles
  • 2019 – 50,963 miles
  • 2018 – 50,346 miles
  • 2017 – 48,030 miles
  • 2016 – 46,523 miles
  • 2015 – 43,343 miles
  • 2014 – 40,440 miles
  • 2013 – 38,125 miles
  • 2012 – 34,752 miles
  • 2011 – 31,678 miles
  • 2010 – 29,208 miles
  • 2009 – 26,477 miles
  • 2008 – 23,806 miles
  • 2007 – 21,399 miles
  • 2006 – 18,759 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass58,338 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • 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))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 9 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass58,338 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2027
    Odometer
    58,338 miles
    Test number
    472733821041
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Fail58,338 miles (+2,499)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,338 miles
    Test number
    324300539397
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass55,839 miles (+782)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    55,839 miles
    Test number
    145011575883

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass55,057 miles (+931)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    55,057 miles
    Test number
    853729944153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass54,126 miles (+473)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    54,126 miles
    Test number
    571067296883
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake pipes corroded

  6. Pass53,653 miles (+836)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    53,653 miles
    Test number
    139589200988
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear rear silencer corroded

  7. Pass52,817 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    52,817 miles
    Test number
    832808719608
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  8. Fail52,817 miles (+1,854)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,817 miles
    Test number
    490631749920
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass50,963 miles (+617)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    50,963 miles
    Test number
    691030011476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass50,346 miles (+2,316)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    50,346 miles
    Test number
    581263607574

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass48,030 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    48,030 miles
    Test number
    865153415127
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  12. Fail48,030 miles (+1,507)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,030 miles
    Test number
    262798249858
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  13. Pass46,523 miles (+3,180)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    46,523 miles
    Test number
    626407055663

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass43,343 miles (+2,903)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    43,343 miles
    Test number
    467214539807

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass40,440 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    40,440 miles
    Test number
    418736084218
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Fail40,440 miles (+2,315)2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,440 miles
    Test number
    885616184292
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass38,125 miles (+3,373)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    38,125 miles
    Test number
    336591883426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass34,752 miles (+3,074)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    34,752 miles
    Test number
    396192182223
    • 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)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn outer wall

  19. Pass31,678 miles (+2,470)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    31,678 miles
    Test number
    668693171290
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perishing

  20. Pass29,208 miles (+2,731)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    29,208 miles
    Test number
    301797470211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass26,477 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    26,477 miles
    Test number
    540901789265
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  22. Fail26,477 miles (+2,671)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,477 miles
    Test number
    834701189232
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  23. Pass23,806 miles (+2,407)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    23,806 miles
    Test number
    903364778201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass21,399 miles (+2,640)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    21,399 miles
    Test number
    504625477202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass18,759 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    18,759 miles
    Test number
    442592786283
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB51 JZF

Does LB51 JZF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB51 JZF is valid until 10 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB51 JZF?
The MOT on LB51 JZF is valid until 10 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB51 JZF done?
LB51 JZF was recorded at 58,338 miles at its MOT on 11 May 2026, an average of 2,021 miles a year.
Has LB51 JZF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB51 JZF has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 11 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LB51 JZF 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 JZF find?
LB51 JZF passed its latest MOT on 11 May 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.

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