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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,498 cc

LB55 FUOMOT history

LB55 FUO is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 21 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 3 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 62,020 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Nov 2026
Mileage
62,020 mi
At MOT on 4 Nov 2025
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,101 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 FUO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
21 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 FUO was last recorded at 62,020 miles on 4 Nov 2025, 2,060 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
59,960 miles · 24 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
2,060 miles
Average per year
3,101 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 62,020 miles
  • 2024 – 59,960 miles
  • 2023 – 59,594 miles
  • 2022 – 54,569 miles
  • 2021 – 47,970 miles
  • 2020 – 43,662 miles
  • 2019 – 39,542 miles
  • 2018 – 33,041 miles
  • 2017 – 27,404 miles
  • 2016 – 22,975 miles
  • 2015 – 22,143 miles
  • 2014 – 20,488 miles
  • 2013 – 18,448 miles
  • 2012 – 16,804 miles
  • 2011 – 15,287 miles
  • 2010 – 13,520 miles
  • 2009 – 11,969 miles
  • 2008 – 9,705 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass62,020 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2015

Full MOT history

24 tests since 22 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass62,020 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    62,020 miles
    Test number
    433119562367
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail62,020 miles (+2,060)3 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,020 miles
    Test number
    435549750381
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass59,960 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    59,960 miles
    Test number
    504158330210
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail59,960 miles (+366)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,960 miles
    Test number
    708096611123
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass59,594 miles (+5,025)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    59,594 miles
    Test number
    874136338267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass54,569 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    54,569 miles
    Test number
    619547459237
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Fail54,566 miles (+6,596)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,566 miles
    Test number
    461554182710
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass47,970 miles (+4,308)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    47,970 miles
    Test number
    865401800040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass43,662 miles (+74)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    43,662 miles
    Test number
    988930050721
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail43,588 miles (+4,046)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,588 miles
    Test number
    705656688364
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass39,542 miles (+6,501)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    39,542 miles
    Test number
    524619836460
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass33,041 miles (+5,637)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    33,041 miles
    Test number
    626874045462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass27,404 miles (+4,429)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    27,404 miles
    Test number
    297286771654

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass22,975 miles (+832)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    22,975 miles
    Test number
    888575302792

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass22,143 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    22,143 miles
    Test number
    399837337880

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail22,143 miles (+1,655)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,143 miles
    Test number
    444245598135
    • 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 bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  17. Pass20,488 miles (+2,040)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    20,488 miles
    Test number
    536871254386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass18,448 miles (+1,644)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    18,448 miles
    Test number
    989326843369
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

  19. Pass16,804 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    16,804 miles
    Test number
    959102852371
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

  20. Fail16,804 miles (+1,517)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,804 miles
    Test number
    476932652341
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

  21. Pass15,287 miles (+1,767)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    15,287 miles
    Test number
    437759441422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass13,520 miles (+1,551)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    13,520 miles
    Test number
    301697440325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass11,969 miles (+2,264)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    11,969 miles
    Test number
    484880559490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass9,705 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    9,705 miles
    Test number
    593477558300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB55 FUO

Does LB55 FUO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB55 FUO is valid until 3 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB55 FUO?
The MOT on LB55 FUO is valid until 3 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB55 FUO done?
LB55 FUO was recorded at 62,020 miles at its MOT on 4 Nov 2025, an average of 3,101 miles a year.
Has LB55 FUO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 FUO has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LB55 FUO 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 FUO find?
LB55 FUO passed its latest MOT on 4 Nov 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside front inner steering linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside front outer drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 2 more.

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