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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Red · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

LB51 OCXMOT history

LB51 OCX is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 31 Jan 2002. Its MOT is valid until 24 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 83,089 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 May 2027
Mileage
83,089 mi
At MOT on 22 May 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,344 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB51 OCX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
31 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 May 2027
Latest MOT test
22 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB51 OCX was last recorded at 83,089 miles on 22 May 2026, 6,473 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,616 miles · 6 May 2025
Between the last two tests
6,473 miles
Average per year
3,344 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 83,089 miles
  • 2025 – 76,616 miles
  • 2024 – 71,052 miles
  • 2023 – 68,532 miles
  • 2022 – 67,373 miles
  • 2021 – 66,430 miles
  • 2020 – 65,569 miles
  • 2019 – 64,167 miles
  • 2018 – 62,708 miles
  • 2017 – 61,340 miles
  • 2016 – 59,279 miles
  • 2015 – 56,261 miles
  • 2014 – 53,007 miles
  • 2013 – 48,647 miles
  • 2012 – 43,986 miles
  • 2011 – 39,406 miles
  • 2010 – 34,257 miles
  • 2009 – 29,206 miles
  • 2008 – 22,684 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,089 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2018

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2018

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Central Exhaust box corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

27 tests since 29 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,089 miles (+6,473)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2027
    Odometer
    83,089 miles
    Test number
    354901591810
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass76,616 miles (+5,564)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2026
    Odometer
    76,616 miles
    Test number
    256930026870
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass71,052 miles (+2,520)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2025
    Odometer
    71,052 miles
    Test number
    909861791736
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass68,532 miles (+1,159)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2024
    Odometer
    68,532 miles
    Test number
    632854265193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass67,373 miles (+943)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2023
    Odometer
    67,373 miles
    Test number
    406172888103
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  6. Pass66,430 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2022
    Odometer
    66,430 miles
    Test number
    439569475381
    • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail66,430 miles (+861)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,430 miles
    Test number
    104278144331
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass65,569 miles (+1,402)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2021
    Odometer
    65,569 miles
    Test number
    429106042486
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp main beam worn -advise replacing

  9. Pass64,167 miles (+2)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    64,167 miles
    Test number
    398532454731
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust box corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail64,165 miles (+1,457)3 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,165 miles
    Test number
    604515220427
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Front axle mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust box corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass62,708 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    62,708 miles
    Test number
    485157248570
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust box outer shield is corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs are corroded (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside front and both rear tyres are perished

  12. Fail62,706 miles (+1,366)1 failure7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,706 miles
    Test number
    612923538746
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust box outer shield is corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs are corroded (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside front and both rear tyres are perished

  13. Pass61,340 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    61,340 miles
    Test number
    890592693359
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust box outer shield has corroded
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryDip/main beam headlight switch is sticking

  14. Fail61,340 miles (+2,061)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,340 miles
    Test number
    958337617847
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust box outer shield has corroded
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryDip/main beam headlight switch is sticking

  15. Pass59,279 miles (+3,018)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    59,279 miles
    Test number
    876463117087
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust outer shield is corroded
    • AdvisoryEngine light illuminated

  16. Pass56,261 miles5 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    56,261 miles
    Test number
    475641715158
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth rear tyres distorted on inner edges + perished slightly
    • NoteCentre exhaust outer skin deteriorated
    • NoteMain beam switch is sticking slightly

  17. Fail56,261 miles (+3,254)3 failures5 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,261 miles
    Test number
    978261115149
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth rear tyres distorted on inner edges + perished slightly
    • NoteCentre exhaust outer skin deteriorated
    • NoteMain beam switch is sticking slightly

  18. Pass53,007 miles6 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    53,007 miles
    Test number
    555179294094
    • NoteBoth front brake hoses are slightly perished
    • NoteBoth front brake pipes are slightly corroded
    • NoteExhaust outer sheild is corroded
    • NoteFront springs are corroded
    • NoteMain beam switch is sticking slightly
    • NoteOffside front indicator is slightly discoloured

  19. Fail53,007 miles (+4,360)3 failures6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,007 miles
    Test number
    705949894005
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth front brake hoses are slightly perished
    • NoteBoth front brake pipes are slightly corroded
    • NoteExhaust outer sheild is corroded
    • NoteFront springs are corroded
    • NoteMain beam switch is sticking slightly
    • NoteOffside front indicator is slightly discoloured

  20. Pass48,647 miles (+4,661)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    48,647 miles
    Test number
    196932303147
    • NoteBoth front brake pipes slightly corroded
    • NoteBoth rear brake pipes slightly corroded
    • NoteBoth rear tyres have slight uneven wear on the inner edges
    • NoteMiddle exhaust outer skin is corroded
    • NoteNearside front tyre outer side wall is scuffed slightly
    • NoteNearside rear sub frame bush is slightly deteriated

  21. Pass43,986 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    43,986 miles
    Test number
    418428412156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail43,986 miles (+4,580)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,986 miles
    Test number
    876838612100
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass39,406 miles (+5,149)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    39,406 miles
    Test number
    677270411188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass34,257 miles (+5,051)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    34,257 miles
    Test number
    924553710134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass29,206 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    29,206 miles
    Test number
    992174919122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail29,206 miles (+6,522)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,206 miles
    Test number
    723143519159
    • DangerousBoth front and n/s/r tyres badly perished on inside sidewalls.195/50R15T
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  27. Pass22,684 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    22,684 miles
    Test number
    413640228158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB51 OCX

Does LB51 OCX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB51 OCX is valid until 24 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB51 OCX?
The MOT on LB51 OCX is valid until 24 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 OCX done?
LB51 OCX was recorded at 83,089 miles at its MOT on 22 May 2026, an average of 3,344 miles a year.
Has LB51 OCX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB51 OCX has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Apr 2021.
Has the mileage on LB51 OCX 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 OCX find?
LB51 OCX passed its latest MOT on 22 May 2026 with 6 advisories: central front lower oil leak, but not excessive; central front subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; nearside front brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 3 more.

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