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Silver · Diesel · 2002 · 1,689 cc

LB52 BWZMOT history

LB52 BWZ is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 19 Dec 2002. Its MOT is valid until 20 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 119,408 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Mar 2027
Mileage
119,408 mi
At MOT on 16 Mar 2026
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,038 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB52 BWZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,689 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
19 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB52 BWZ was last recorded at 119,408 miles on 16 Mar 2026, 5,457 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,951 miles · 12 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
5,457 miles
Average per year
5,038 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 119,408 miles
  • 2025 – 113,951 miles
  • 2024 – 108,326 miles
  • 2023 – 105,615 miles
  • 2022 – 101,607 miles
  • 2021 – 97,696 miles
  • 2020 – 94,357 miles
  • 2019 – 90,379 miles
  • 2018 – 84,310 miles
  • 2017 – 83,436 miles
  • 2016 – 71,752 miles
  • 2015 – 61,802 miles
  • 2014 – 57,494 miles
  • 2013 – 53,574 miles
  • 2012 – 48,893 miles
  • 2011 – 44,232 miles
  • 2010 – 39,321 miles
  • 2009 – 34,011 miles
  • 2008 – 29,108 miles
  • 2007 – 23,363 miles
  • 2006 – 18,244 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,408 miles
  • AdvisoryBoth headlamp beam patterns poor
  • AdvisoryCorrosion to offside and nearside rear inner backing sills
  • AdvisoryEmissions on limit 1.15
  • AdvisoryNoise to offside front wheel bearing
  • AdvisoryPlay in nearside rear trailing arm bush /bearing

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.

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

31 tests since 14 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,408 miles (+5,457)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    119,408 miles
    Test number
    223757036511
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamp beam patterns poor
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to offside and nearside rear inner backing sills
    • AdvisoryEmissions on limit 1.15
    • AdvisoryNoise to offside front wheel bearing
    • AdvisoryPlay in nearside rear trailing arm bush /bearing

  2. Pass113,951 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    113,951 miles
    Test number
    117858133957
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on edges smooth and cuts to tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn perished cracking
    • AdvisoryMain exhaust box mounting corroded off box

  3. Fail113,951 miles (+5,625)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,951 miles
    Test number
    157685524601
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on edges smooth and cuts to tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn perished cracking
    • AdvisoryMain exhaust box mounting corroded off box

  4. Pass108,326 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    108,326 miles
    Test number
    664985753094
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • 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 Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension components and underside have surface rust
    • AdvisoryUndershields fitted restricting access to components

  5. Fail108,326 miles (+2,711)1 major2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,326 miles
    Test number
    785002569417
    • MajorFront Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • 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 Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension components and underside have surface rust
    • AdvisoryUndershields fitted restricting access to components

  6. Pass105,615 miles (+62)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    105,615 miles
    Test number
    175889743275
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamp outer lenses hazed beam pattern becoming poor

  7. Fail105,553 miles (+3,946)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,553 miles
    Test number
    161074080685
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 1.10 actual (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength backing sill end cap area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to nearside rear inner backing sill area
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp beam patterns becoming poor

  8. Pass101,607 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    101,607 miles
    Test number
    725767865955
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to offside front and nearside rear metal brake pipes
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to offside rear and nearside rear inner backing sills

  9. Fail101,603 miles (+3,907)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,603 miles
    Test number
    364128028112
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 1.1 actual 2.23 (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to offside front and nearside rear metal brake pipes
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to offside rear and nearside rear inner backing sills

  10. Pass97,696 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    97,696 miles
    Test number
    370171876118
    • AdvisoryMain exhaust box support clamp broken
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside front tyres worn smooth on outer edge close to inner cords
    • AdvisoryPlay in offside and nearside front inner anti roll bar bushes

  11. Fail97,696 miles (+3,339)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,696 miles
    Test number
    409004325751
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm out of shape in one place very close to inner cords (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit max 1.1 actual 3.04 (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside number plate light not working
    • AdvisoryMain exhaust box support clamp broken
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside front tyres worn smooth on outer edge close to inner cords
    • AdvisoryPlay in offside and nearside front inner anti roll bar bushes

  12. Pass94,357 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    94,357 miles
    Test number
    654989747740
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on outer edge smooth
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre on legal limit out of shape on inner edge in 1 place

  13. Fail94,357 miles (+3,978)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,357 miles
    Test number
    139791614199
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on outer edge smooth
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre on legal limit out of shape on inner edge in 1 place

  14. Pass90,379 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    90,379 miles
    Test number
    869249408642
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyreslight out of shape close to legal limit inner edge

  15. Fail90,376 miles (+6,066)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,376 miles
    Test number
    456571323767
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 6.66 max limit 1.1 (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyreslight out of shape close to legal limit inner edge

  16. Pass84,310 miles (+874)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    84,310 miles
    Test number
    820114166315
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  17. Pass83,436 miles (+11,684)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    83,436 miles
    Test number
    812808788466
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  18. Pass71,752 miles (+9,950)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    71,752 miles
    Test number
    350697471462
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass61,802 miles (+4,308)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    61,802 miles
    Test number
    815190225029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass57,494 miles (+3,920)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    57,494 miles
    Test number
    247711324094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass53,574 miles (+4,681)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    53,574 miles
    Test number
    979288433041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass48,893 miles (+4,661)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    48,893 miles
    Test number
    668107332017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass44,232 miles (+4,911)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    44,232 miles
    Test number
    829742831071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail39,321 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,321 miles
    Test number
    520766930093
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  25. Pass39,321 miles (+5,310)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    39,321 miles
    Test number
    550926030020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass34,011 miles (+4,903)1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    34,011 miles
    Test number
    912162049080
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteFront brake pads and discs getting low
    • NoteOffside rear rim inner edge damaged
    • NoteOuter edge nearside front tyre
    • NoteRear pads getting low
    • NoteSlight play in radius arms

  27. Pass29,108 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    29,108 miles
    Test number
    964974348075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail29,106 miles (+5,743)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,106 miles
    Test number
    863584748054
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass23,363 miles (+5,119)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    23,363 miles
    Test number
    970555947014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass18,244 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    18,244 miles
    Test number
    491835746016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail18,242 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,242 miles
    Test number
    663475746088
    • FailureCentre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Questions about LB52 BWZ

Does LB52 BWZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB52 BWZ is valid until 20 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB52 BWZ?
The MOT on LB52 BWZ is valid until 20 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB52 BWZ done?
LB52 BWZ was recorded at 119,408 miles at its MOT on 16 Mar 2026, an average of 5,038 miles a year.
Has LB52 BWZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB52 BWZ has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LB52 BWZ 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 BWZ find?
LB52 BWZ passed its latest MOT on 16 Mar 2026 with 5 advisories: both headlamp beam patterns poor; corrosion to offside and nearside rear inner backing sills; emissions on limit 1.15, and 2 more.

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