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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

LB51 OAWMOT history

LB51 OAW is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 13 Nov 2001. Its MOT expired on 1 Jan 2025 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 107,234 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jan 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Jan 2025
Mileage
107,234 mi
At MOT on 30 Nov 2022
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,070 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB51 OAW
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
13 Nov 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
2 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB51 OAW was last recorded at 107,234 miles on 30 Nov 2022, 4,848 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,386 miles · 29 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
4,848 miles
Average per year
5,070 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 107,234 miles
  • 2021 – 102,386 miles
  • 2020 – 98,268 miles
  • 2019 – 96,082 miles
  • 2018 – 93,215 miles
  • 2017 – 89,347 miles
  • 2016 – 84,663 miles
  • 2015 – 83,387 miles
  • 2014 – 78,699 miles
  • 2013 – 73,555 miles
  • 2012 – 67,520 miles
  • 2011 – 58,921 miles
  • 2010 – 51,143 miles
  • 2009 – 44,548 miles
  • 2008 – 38,658 miles
  • 2007 – 33,541 miles
  • 2006 – 25,413 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded both sides (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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

26 tests since 10 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    934766772380
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  2. FailMileage not read1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    158405028962
    • DangerousRoad wheel more than one fixing missing all four road wheels each has one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated split (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded both sides at rear (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass107,234 miles (+4,848)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    107,234 miles
    Test number
    835784198294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass102,386 miles (+4,118)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    102,386 miles
    Test number
    478878347336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass98,268 miles (+2,186)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    98,268 miles
    Test number
    158383386362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass96,082 miles (+2,867)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    96,082 miles
    Test number
    324202158250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass93,215 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    93,215 miles
    Test number
    490812700342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail93,215 miles (+3,868)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,215 miles
    Test number
    111024826197
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass89,347 miles (+4,684)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    89,347 miles
    Test number
    668906660072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass84,663 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    84,663 miles
    Test number
    433548949197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail84,663 miles (+1,276)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,663 miles
    Test number
    157704852342
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  12. Pass83,387 miles (+15)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    83,387 miles
    Test number
    751887303204
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  13. Fail83,372 miles (+4,673)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,372 miles
    Test number
    503331267442
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  14. Pass78,699 miles (+2)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    78,699 miles
    Test number
    599132184240
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteSlight steering column noise

  15. Fail78,697 miles (+5,142)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,697 miles
    Test number
    895651684271
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureRear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteSlight steering column noise

  16. Pass73,555 miles (+6,035)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    73,555 miles
    Test number
    835794583219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass67,520 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    67,520 miles
    Test number
    386942882440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail67,520 miles (+8,599)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,520 miles
    Test number
    916732482242
    • FailureRear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

  19. Pass58,921 miles (+7,778)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    58,921 miles
    Test number
    715337551209
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteSlight play steering column

  20. Pass51,143 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    51,143 miles
    Test number
    423298750204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail51,143 miles (+6,595)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,143 miles
    Test number
    101018450264
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  22. Pass44,548 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    44,548 miles
    Test number
    750868159269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail44,548 miles (+5,890)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,548 miles
    Test number
    392838259276
    • FailureRear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  24. Pass38,658 miles (+5,117)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    38,658 miles
    Test number
    583740378281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass33,541 miles (+8,128)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    33,541 miles
    Test number
    570804787226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass25,413 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    25,413 miles
    Test number
    970603586295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB51 OAW

Does LB51 OAW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB51 OAW expired on 1 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB51 OAW?
The MOT on LB51 OAW expired on 1 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB51 OAW done?
LB51 OAW was recorded at 107,234 miles at its MOT on 30 Nov 2022, an average of 5,070 miles a year.
Has LB51 OAW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB51 OAW has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on LB51 OAW 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 OAW find?
LB51 OAW passed its latest MOT on 2 Jan 2024 with 1 advisory: rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded both sides.

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