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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 1,699 cc

LB55 SHVMOT history

LB55 SHV is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 25 Jan 2006. Its MOT expired on 11 Oct 2026 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 77,493 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Oct 2026
Mileage
77,493 mi
At MOT on 18 Sept 2025
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,558 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 SHV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,699 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
25 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 SHV was last recorded at 77,493 miles on 18 Sept 2025, 1,310 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,183 miles · 16 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
1,310 miles
Average per year
3,558 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 77,493 miles
  • 2024 – 76,183 miles
  • 2023 – 75,585 miles
  • 2022 – 74,740 miles
  • 2021 – 73,219 miles
  • 2020 – 71,430 miles
  • 2019 – 70,308 miles
  • 2018 – 68,196 miles
  • 2017 – 62,529 miles
  • 2015 – 56,634 miles
  • 2013 – 45,736 miles
  • 2012 – 32,286 miles
  • 2011 – 31,051 miles
  • 2010 – 23,637 miles
  • 2009 – 18,147 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,493 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

23 tests since 13 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,493 miles (+1,310)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    77,493 miles
    Test number
    903113302585
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass76,183 miles (+598)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    76,183 miles
    Test number
    331356248043
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

  3. Pass75,585 miles (+845)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    75,585 miles
    Test number
    292454286095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass74,740 miles (+1,521)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    74,740 miles
    Test number
    401240162239
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass73,219 miles (+1,789)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    73,219 miles
    Test number
    978969063971
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass71,430 miles (+1,122)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    71,430 miles
    Test number
    366382841351
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass70,308 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    70,308 miles
    Test number
    695892694242
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Fail70,308 miles (+2,112)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,308 miles
    Test number
    626005737972
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass68,196 miles (+5,667)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    68,196 miles
    Test number
    475489711028
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nearside & offside surfaces (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

  10. Pass62,529 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    62,529 miles
    Test number
    354896432251
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play both nearside & offside (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nearside & offside surfaces worn low (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil level below minimum / empty

  11. Fail62,529 miles (+5,895)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,529 miles
    Test number
    371792916191
    • Repaired at testFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play both nearside & offside (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nearside & offside surfaces worn low (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil level below minimum / empty

  12. Pass56,634 miles (+4,801)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    56,634 miles
    Test number
    939211367436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail51,833 miles2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,833 miles
    Test number
    455742205026
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass51,833 miles (+6,097)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    51,833 miles
    Test number
    587802505020
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Fail45,736 miles2 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,736 miles
    Test number
    288668953393
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteEngine oil level low

  16. Pass45,736 miles (+5,337)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    45,736 miles
    Test number
    619778653303
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteEngine oil level low

  17. Fail40,399 miles1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,399 miles
    Test number
    146722333047
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass40,399 miles (+8,113)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    40,399 miles
    Test number
    666672533066
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass32,286 miles (+1,235)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    32,286 miles
    Test number
    416268412013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass31,051 miles (+7,414)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    31,051 miles
    Test number
    826744021026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass23,637 miles (+5,490)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    23,637 miles
    Test number
    851278810075
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  22. Pass18,147 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    18,147 miles
    Test number
    534443219081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail18,147 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,147 miles
    Test number
    934853419068
    • Repaired at testInner Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Questions about LB55 SHV

Does LB55 SHV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB55 SHV expired on 11 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB55 SHV?
The MOT on LB55 SHV expired on 11 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB55 SHV done?
LB55 SHV was recorded at 77,493 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2025, an average of 3,558 miles a year.
Has LB55 SHV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 SHV has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jan 2019.
Has the mileage on LB55 SHV 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 SHV find?
LB55 SHV passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres, and 1 more.

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