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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

LB51 XMUMOT history

LB51 XMU is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 14 Dec 2001. Its MOT is valid until 17 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 82,883 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Apr 2027
Mileage
82,883 mi
At MOT on 14 Apr 2026
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,477 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB51 XMU
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
14 Dec 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB51 XMU was last recorded at 82,883 miles on 14 Apr 2026, 3,586 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,297 miles · 14 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
3,586 miles
Average per year
3,477 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 82,883 miles
  • 2025 – 79,297 miles
  • 2024 – 75,492 miles
  • 2023 – 71,735 miles
  • 2022 – 68,731 miles
  • 2021 – 66,246 miles
  • 2020 – 64,625 miles
  • 2018 – 56,593 miles
  • 2017 – 52,568 miles
  • 2016 – 46,820 miles
  • 2015 – 42,085 miles
  • 2013 – 36,852 miles
  • 2012 – 33,455 miles
  • 2011 – 29,951 miles
  • 2010 – 26,593 miles
  • 2009 – 23,553 miles
  • 2008 – 20,259 miles
  • 2007 – 17,082 miles
  • 2006 – 14,108 miles
  • 2005 – 12,176 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,883 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer in poor conditionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • All direction indicators slightly discoloured front,rear & wing repeater lamps bright

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • All direction indicators slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

31 tests since 13 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,883 miles (+3,586)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    82,883 miles
    Test number
    369749470085
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer in poor condition

  2. Pass79,297 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    79,297 miles
    Test number
    553194080261
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer in poor condition

  3. Fail79,297 miles (+3,805)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,297 miles
    Test number
    412307540235
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer in poor condition

  4. Pass75,492 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    75,492 miles
    Test number
    683224110340
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail75,482 miles (+3,747)2 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,482 miles
    Test number
    412975245683
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture rear to flexy pipe (1.1.11 (a))
    • MajorAll direction indicators incorrect colour all 6 lamps (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))

  6. Pass71,735 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    71,735 miles
    Test number
    915906249229
    • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured front,rear & wing repeater lamps bright (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Fail71,735 miles (+3,004)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,735 miles
    Test number
    626920335536
    • MajorDipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (4.1.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured front,rear & wing repeater lamps bright (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass68,731 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    68,731 miles
    Test number
    391955612388
    • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  9. Fail68,731 miles (+2,485)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,731 miles
    Test number
    587304212392
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  10. Pass66,246 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    66,246 miles
    Test number
    621087075495
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted restricting view from underneath

  11. Fail66,245 miles (+1,620)5 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,245 miles
    Test number
    314665717307
    • MajorBrake performance not tested due to excessive play in suspension and coil spring broken (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted restricting view from underneath

  12. Pass64,625 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    64,625 miles
    Test number
    717665905239
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  13. Fail64,625 miles2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,625 miles
    Test number
    386287466824
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  14. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    686036309739
    • AdvisoryFront Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  15. Pass56,593 miles (+4,025)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    56,593 miles
    Test number
    463684531516

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass52,568 miles (+5,748)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    52,568 miles
    Test number
    582572599680

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass46,820 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    46,820 miles
    Test number
    612656641672

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail46,797 miles (+4,712)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,797 miles
    Test number
    651536095033
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  19. Pass42,085 miles (+5,233)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    42,085 miles
    Test number
    525715865002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass36,852 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    36,852 miles
    Test number
    408648213341
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  21. Fail36,852 miles (+3,397)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,852 miles
    Test number
    605508913339
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  22. Pass33,455 miles (+3,504)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    33,455 miles
    Test number
    616626422360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass29,951 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    29,951 miles
    Test number
    346212711357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail29,938 miles (+3,345)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,938 miles
    Test number
    447851011401
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  25. Pass26,593 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    26,593 miles
    Test number
    540843710385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail26,593 miles (+3,040)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,593 miles
    Test number
    971733610357
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  27. Pass23,553 miles (+3,294)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    23,553 miles
    Test number
    511494349343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass20,259 miles (+3,177)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    20,259 miles
    Test number
    834424248357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass17,082 miles (+2,974)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    17,082 miles
    Test number
    813849337352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass14,108 miles (+1,932)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    14,108 miles
    Test number
    993095946381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass12,176 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    12,176 miles
    Test number
    513357945318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB51 XMU

Does LB51 XMU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB51 XMU is valid until 17 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB51 XMU?
The MOT on LB51 XMU is valid until 17 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB51 XMU done?
LB51 XMU was recorded at 82,883 miles at its MOT on 14 Apr 2026, an average of 3,477 miles a year.
Has LB51 XMU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB51 XMU has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on LB51 XMU 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 XMU find?
LB51 XMU passed its latest MOT on 14 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; rear exhaust silencer in poor condition.

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