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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 1,689 cc

LB55 EEVMOT history

LB55 EEV is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 16 Jan 2006. Its MOT is valid until 12 Dec 2026 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 168,889 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Dec 2026
Mileage
168,889 km
At MOT on 9 Dec 2025
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
654 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 EEV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,689 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
16 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 EEV was last recorded at 168,889 km on 9 Dec 2025, 546 km more than at the previous MOT on 29 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
168,343 km · 29 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
546 km
Average per year
654 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 168,889 km
  • 2024 – 168,343 km
  • 2023 – 167,673 km
  • 2022 – 166,959 km
  • 2021 – 166,273 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,889 km
  • AdvisoryDrivers seat belt slow to retract back
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisorySlight play in lower steering column joint

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3.0 mm 185/65 x 15 88 t and perished (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 10 Jul 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass168,889 km (+546)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    168,889 km
    Test number
    883680137271
    • AdvisoryDrivers seat belt slow to retract back
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySlight play in lower steering column joint

  2. Pass168,343 km (+670)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    168,343 km
    Test number
    889569897306
    • AdvisoryLower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass167,673 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    167,673 km
    Test number
    440524557750
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated All four hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail167,673 km (+714)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,673 km
    Test number
    168812044949
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated All four hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass166,959 km (+686)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    166,959 km
    Test number
    753792600331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass166,273 km (+1)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    166,273 km
    Test number
    905606680145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail166,272 km1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,272 km
    Test number
    637304441626
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked on inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHigh hand brake travel

  8. Pass102,657 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    102,657 miles
    Test number
    841258728427
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail102,653 miles (+2,172)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,653 miles
    Test number
    937883778978
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyre pressures low

  10. Pass100,481 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    100,481 miles
    Test number
    998583232384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail100,481 miles (+2,652)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,481 miles
    Test number
    767265727832
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass97,829 miles (+6,488)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    97,829 miles
    Test number
    883170126130
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre Leaking, Repairable

  13. Pass91,341 miles (+173)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    91,341 miles
    Test number
    802093254814
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3.0 mm 185/65 x 15 88 t and perished (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail91,168 miles (+7,699)2 failures1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,168 miles
    Test number
    988696317128
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3.0 mm 185/65 x 15 88 t and perished (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass83,469 miles (+7,396)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    83,469 miles
    Test number
    887891313918
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  16. Pass76,073 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    76,073 miles
    Test number
    675821845639
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake discs corroded on inner faces

  17. Fail76,073 miles (+10,821)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,073 miles
    Test number
    299821503649
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake discs corroded on inner faces

  18. Pass65,252 miles (+7,376)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    65,252 miles
    Test number
    408373984141
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  19. Pass57,876 miles (+7,936)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2014
    Odometer
    57,876 miles
    Test number
    895259423168
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perishing on outer wall

  20. Pass49,940 miles (+7,652)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    49,940 miles
    Test number
    919512912058
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perishing on outer wall

  21. Pass42,288 miles (+8,255)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    42,288 miles
    Test number
    238805901077
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • NoteFull under body shield fitted,this restricts full inspection

  22. Pass34,033 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    34,033 miles
    Test number
    203581199149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB55 EEV

Does LB55 EEV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB55 EEV is valid until 12 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB55 EEV?
The MOT on LB55 EEV is valid until 12 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB55 EEV done?
LB55 EEV was recorded at 168,889 km at its MOT on 9 Dec 2025, an average of 654 km a year.
Has LB55 EEV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 EEV has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LB55 EEV 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 LB55 EEV find?
LB55 EEV passed its latest MOT on 9 Dec 2025 with 10 advisories: drivers seat belt slow to retract back; front service brake imbalance requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 7 more.

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