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Black · Petrol · 2006 · 2,035 cc

LB55 ZVJMOT history

LB55 ZVJ is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 10 Feb 2006. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 76,592 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Jul 2027
Mileage
76,592 mi
At MOT on 13 Jul 2026
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,314 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 ZVJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,035 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
10 Feb 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 ZVJ was last recorded at 76,592 miles on 13 Jul 2026, 713 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,879 miles · 8 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
713 miles
Average per year
3,314 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 76,592 miles
  • 2025 – 75,879 miles
  • 2024 – 74,368 miles
  • 2023 – 73,490 miles
  • 2022 – 72,434 miles
  • 2021 – 71,274 miles
  • 2020 – 70,160 miles
  • 2019 – 66,934 miles
  • 2018 – 64,402 miles
  • 2017 – 60,582 miles
  • 2016 – 56,687 miles
  • 2015 – 53,002 miles
  • 2013 – 48,888 miles
  • 2012 – 45,300 miles
  • 2011 – 37,936 miles
  • 2010 – 24,635 miles
  • 2009 – 18,696 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,592 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing nearside/offside (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck pipes
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ring (1.6 (e))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing nearside/offside (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryBonnet releasing device insecure
  • AdvisorySuspension components heavy corrosion

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.

  • Fuel Pipe/s corroded tank filler pipe

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Steering component deformed but serviceable strut top mount bearing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass76,592 miles (+713)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    76,592 miles
    Test number
    586023987293
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing nearside/offside (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck pipes
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ring (1.6 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing nearside/offside (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBonnet releasing device insecure
    • AdvisorySuspension components heavy corrosion

  2. Pass75,879 miles (+3)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    75,879 miles
    Test number
    644787325897
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded tank filler pipe
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ring (1.6 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering component deformed but serviceable strut top mount bearing (2.1.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  3. Fail75,876 miles (+1,508)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,876 miles
    Test number
    307912219543
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded tank filler pipe
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ring (1.6 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering component deformed but serviceable strut top mount bearing (2.1.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  4. Pass74,368 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    74,368 miles
    Test number
    257252458497
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded tank filler pipe
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ring (1.6 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Steering component deformed but serviceable strut top mount bearing (2.1.3 (c) (i))

  5. Fail74,366 miles (+876)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,366 miles
    Test number
    767457243081
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded tank filler pipe
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ring (1.6 (e))

  6. Pass73,490 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    73,490 miles
    Test number
    540554564882
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside / offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel filler pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryRear bumper nearside /offside loose at mounts

  7. Fail73,490 miles (+1,056)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,490 miles
    Test number
    600060052027
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively damaged front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside / offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel filler pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryRear bumper nearside /offside loose at mounts

  8. Pass72,434 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    72,434 miles
    Test number
    311083702777
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded at filler pipe

  9. Fail72,431 miles (+1,157)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,431 miles
    Test number
    980943594115
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded at filler pipe

  10. Pass71,274 miles (+1,114)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    71,274 miles
    Test number
    670755750880
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside /offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded tank filler pipe
    • AdvisoryRear nearside /offside shocker cases corroded

  11. Pass70,160 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    70,160 miles
    Test number
    544529455634
    • AdvisoryBonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded

  12. Fail70,158 miles (+3,224)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,158 miles
    Test number
    402824609399
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryBonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded

  13. Pass66,934 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    66,934 miles
    Test number
    360976412637
    • AdvisorySecondary bonnet catch device insecure

  14. Fail66,932 miles (+2,530)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,932 miles
    Test number
    599185764439
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySecondary bonnet catch device insecure

  15. Pass64,402 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    64,402 miles
    Test number
    775633469927
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted preventing a full inspection
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  16. Fail64,396 miles (+3,814)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,396 miles
    Test number
    225428376436
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted preventing a full inspection
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  17. Pass60,582 miles (+3,895)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    60,582 miles
    Test number
    564486986183
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted preventing a full inspection.

  18. Pass56,687 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    56,687 miles
    Test number
    480795942787
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted preventing a full inspection

  19. Fail56,687 miles (+3,685)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,687 miles
    Test number
    723800990040
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted preventing a full inspection

  20. Pass53,002 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    53,002 miles
    Test number
    669981695098
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Fail53,002 miles (+4,114)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,002 miles
    Test number
    748721695041
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Pass48,888 miles (+3,588)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    48,888 miles
    Test number
    235605543306
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  23. Pass45,300 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    45,300 miles
    Test number
    799846352311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail45,300 miles (+7,364)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,300 miles
    Test number
    958225052383
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass37,936 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    37,936 miles
    Test number
    296882661343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail37,936 miles (+6,081)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,936 miles
    Test number
    339512361300
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  27. Pass31,855 miles (+7,220)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    31,855 miles
    Test number
    995628011034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass24,635 miles (+5,939)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    24,635 miles
    Test number
    472270720014
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  29. Pass18,696 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    18,696 miles
    Test number
    112892629415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB55 ZVJ

Does LB55 ZVJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB55 ZVJ is valid until 12 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB55 ZVJ?
The MOT on LB55 ZVJ is valid until 12 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB55 ZVJ done?
LB55 ZVJ was recorded at 76,592 miles at its MOT on 13 Jul 2026, an average of 3,314 miles a year.
Has LB55 ZVJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 ZVJ has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LB55 ZVJ 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 ZVJ find?
LB55 ZVJ passed its latest MOT on 13 Jul 2026 with 8 advisories: front shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing nearside/offside; fuel pipe/s corroded filler neck pipes; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 5 more.

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