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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 1,991 cc

LB55 VXEMOT history

LB55 VXE is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 23 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 12 May 2025 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 110,972 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 May 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 12 May 2025
Mileage
110,972 mi
At MOT on 13 May 2024
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,760 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 VXE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
23 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 May 2025
Latest MOT test
13 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 VXE was last recorded at 110,972 miles on 13 May 2024, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,969 miles · 8 May 2024
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
5,760 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 110,972 miles
  • 2023 – 106,361 miles
  • 2022 – 104,671 miles
  • 2021 – 102,821 miles
  • 2020 – 100,874 miles
  • 2019 – 96,521 miles
  • 2018 – 89,391 miles
  • 2016 – 81,136 miles
  • 2015 – 72,262 miles
  • 2014 – 59,826 miles
  • 2012 – 49,796 miles
  • 2011 – 41,171 miles
  • 2009 – 28,625 miles
  • 2008 – 21,924 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,972 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (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 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

25 tests since 26 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,972 miles (+3)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2025
    Odometer
    110,972 miles
    Test number
    693077027531
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • 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))

  2. Fail110,969 miles (+4,608)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,969 miles
    Test number
    736523842633
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • 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))

  3. Pass106,361 miles (+1,690)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    106,361 miles
    Test number
    523142145618

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass104,671 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    104,671 miles
    Test number
    750140137563

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail104,669 miles (+1,848)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,669 miles
    Test number
    698054654962
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass102,821 miles (+1,947)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    102,821 miles
    Test number
    274547283707

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass100,874 miles (+4,353)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    100,874 miles
    Test number
    334555230310
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  8. Pass96,521 miles (+7,130)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    96,521 miles
    Test number
    670461223502
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass89,391 miles (+8,255)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    89,391 miles
    Test number
    239829062308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass81,136 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    81,136 miles
    Test number
    634250258157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail81,136 miles (+532)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,136 miles
    Test number
    999790584332
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  12. Pass80,604 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    80,604 miles
    Test number
    722575199445
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

  13. Fail80,604 miles (+8,342)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,604 miles
    Test number
    849034502043
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass72,262 miles (+12,436)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    72,262 miles
    Test number
    127221395198
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  15. Pass59,826 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    59,826 miles
    Test number
    345478404049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail59,826 miles (+10,030)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,826 miles
    Test number
    436918904020
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  17. Fail49,796 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,796 miles
    Test number
    448850752429
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  18. Pass49,796 miles (+8,112)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    49,796 miles
    Test number
    496550552427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass41,684 miles (+513)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    41,684 miles
    Test number
    188555902038
    • NoteO/s/r body damage

  20. Fail41,171 miles (+6,115)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,171 miles
    Test number
    208114551324
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteO/s/r body damage

  21. Pass35,056 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    35,056 miles
    Test number
    975022911062
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteHandbrake travel just meets requirments

  22. Fail35,056 miles (+6,431)4 failures2 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,056 miles
    Test number
    905084901026
    • FailureHeadlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteCentre rear seat belt not tested stuck under baby seat

  23. Fail28,625 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,625 miles
    Test number
    592078049321
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  24. Pass28,625 miles (+6,701)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    28,625 miles
    Test number
    850038549334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass21,924 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    21,924 miles
    Test number
    294051238316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB55 VXE

Does LB55 VXE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB55 VXE expired on 12 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB55 VXE?
The MOT on LB55 VXE expired on 12 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB55 VXE done?
LB55 VXE was recorded at 110,972 miles at its MOT on 13 May 2024, an average of 5,760 miles a year.
Has LB55 VXE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 VXE has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 8 May 2024.
Has the mileage on LB55 VXE 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 VXE find?
LB55 VXE passed its latest MOT on 13 May 2024 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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