Mercedes-Benz A-Class
Black · Petrol · 2002 · 1,397 cc
LB52 BWHMOT history
LB52 BWH is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 19 Dec 2002. Its MOT is valid until 13 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 32,739 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 13 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 32,739 mi
- At MOT on 5 Aug 2025
- MOT tests
- 24
- 20 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 1,581 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB52 BWH
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- A-Class
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,397 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 19 Dec 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 13 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB52 BWH was last recorded at 32,739 miles on 5 Aug 2025, 595 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Aug 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 32,144 miles · 7 Aug 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 595 miles
- Average per year
- 1,581 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 32,739 miles
- 2024 – 32,144 miles
- 2023 – 31,017 miles
- 2022 – 29,939 miles
- 2021 – 28,435 miles
- 2020 – 26,462 miles
- 2019 – 24,536 miles
- 2018 – 23,244 miles
- 2017 – 20,563 miles
- 2016 – 16,407 miles
- 2015 – 13,268 miles
- 2013 – 10,212 miles
- 2012 – 8,826 miles
- 2011 – 4,118 miles
- 2010 – 3,473 miles
- 2008 – 2,471 miles
- 2007 – 2,287 miles
- 2006 – 2,021 miles
- 2005 – 1,663 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 9 MOTs since 2018
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2019
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 Non obligatory mirror damaged
Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2021
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front tyre is cracking on the outer edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Full MOT history
24 tests since 9 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
PassMileage not read3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 134026160726
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass32,739 miles (+595)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 32,739 miles
- Test number
- 149912236436
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass32,144 miles (+62)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 32,144 miles
- Test number
- 963162264551
- MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre is cracking on the outer edge
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail32,082 miles (+1,065)1 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,082 miles
- Test number
- 553205841555
- MajorOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre is cracking on the outer edge
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass31,017 miles (+1,078)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 31,017 miles
- Test number
- 789445155244
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,939 miles (+1,504)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 29,939 miles
- Test number
- 846411056331
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass28,435 miles (+1,973)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 28,435 miles
- Test number
- 538011775487
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass26,462 miles (+1,926)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 26,462 miles
- Test number
- 177047157159
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass24,536 miles (+1,292)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 24,536 miles
- Test number
- 922480103858
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre is worn on the edges
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass23,244 miles (+2,681)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 23,244 miles
- Test number
- 654253899999
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre is perished
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre is perished
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre is perished and cracking
Pass20,563 miles (+4,156)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 20,563 miles
- Test number
- 229548179306
- AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre is worn on the edges
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre is cracking and perished
Pass16,407 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 16,407 miles
- Test number
- 521366670059
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail16,407 miles (+3,139)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 16,407 miles
- Test number
- 763851285627
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass13,268 miles (+3,056)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 13,268 miles
- Test number
- 656798195048
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass10,212 miles (+1,386)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 10,212 miles
- Test number
- 445628003444
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass8,826 miles3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 8,826 miles
- Test number
- 337323412385
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteService light on
Fail8,824 miles (+4,706)1 failure3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 8,824 miles
- Test number
- 168093012367
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteService light on
Pass4,118 miles (+645)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 4,118 miles
- Test number
- 175672601386
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass3,473 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 3,473 miles
- Test number
- 430999580102
- NoteUnder body cover fitted
Fail3,470 miles (+999)3 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 3,470 miles
- Test number
- 483589480128
- 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 Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- NoteUnder body cover fitted
Pass2,471 miles (+184)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 2,471 miles
- Test number
- 453963058304
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass2,287 miles (+266)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 2,287 miles
- Test number
- 404765557357
- NoteScreen washers low
Pass2,021 miles (+358)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 2,021 miles
- Test number
- 322212556376
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass1,663 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2006
- Odometer
- 1,663 miles
- Test number
- 843233345306
- NotePoor washer alignment
Questions about LB52 BWH
- Does LB52 BWH currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB52 BWH is valid until 13 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB52 BWH?
- The MOT on LB52 BWH is valid until 13 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB52 BWH done?
- LB52 BWH was recorded at 32,739 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2025, an average of 1,581 miles a year.
- Has LB52 BWH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB52 BWH has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2024.
- Has the mileage on LB52 BWH 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 LB52 BWH find?
- LB52 BWH passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.
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