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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,397 cc

LC52 ZHXMOT history

LC52 ZHX is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 31 Jan 2003. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 75,392 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jan 2026.

LC52 ZHX black Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 31 Jan 2027
Mileage
75,392 mi
At MOT on 29 Jan 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,881 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC52 ZHX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,397 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
31 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC52 ZHX was last recorded at 75,392 miles on 29 Jan 2026, 2,311 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,081 miles · 13 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,311 miles
Average per year
2,881 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 75,392 miles
  • 2025 – 73,081 miles
  • 2024 – 70,899 miles
  • 2023 – 68,072 miles
  • 2022 – 65,115 miles
  • 2021 – 62,081 miles
  • 2020 – 59,948 miles
  • 2019 – 59,004 miles
  • 2018 – 57,733 miles
  • 2017 – 55,799 miles
  • 2016 – 54,051 miles
  • 2015 – 51,610 miles
  • 2014 – 49,024 miles
  • 2013 – 45,144 miles
  • 2012 – 41,946 miles
  • 2011 – 37,168 miles
  • 2010 – 32,202 miles
  • 2009 – 28,327 miles
  • 2008 – 24,565 miles
  • 2007 – 21,115 miles
  • 2006 – 17,750 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,392 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

29 tests since 26 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,392 miles (+2,311)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    75,392 miles
    Test number
    885515488743
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass73,081 miles (+2,182)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    73,081 miles
    Test number
    448251002017
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryWasher jets part worn

  3. Pass70,899 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    70,899 miles
    Test number
    567750866299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail70,899 miles (+2,827)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,899 miles
    Test number
    922139148340
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  5. Pass68,072 miles (+2,957)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    68,072 miles
    Test number
    822609666908

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass65,115 miles (+3,034)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    65,115 miles
    Test number
    270183183683

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass62,081 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    62,081 miles
    Test number
    544955400640
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail62,080 miles (+2,132)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,080 miles
    Test number
    438270755016
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass59,948 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    59,948 miles
    Test number
    191226859542

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail59,941 miles (+937)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,941 miles
    Test number
    446621753909
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  11. Pass59,004 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    59,004 miles
    Test number
    911536748330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail59,004 miles (+1,271)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,004 miles
    Test number
    780956224827
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass57,733 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    57,733 miles
    Test number
    352672164556

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail57,733 miles (+1,934)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,733 miles
    Test number
    202503955836
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass55,799 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    55,799 miles
    Test number
    814744068396
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Fail55,799 miles (+1,748)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,799 miles
    Test number
    121113952014
    • Repaired at testCentral Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass54,051 miles (+2,441)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    54,051 miles
    Test number
    641638829410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass51,610 miles (+2,586)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    51,610 miles
    Test number
    878730825055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail49,024 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,024 miles
    Test number
    236230624046
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  20. Pass49,024 miles (+3,880)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    49,024 miles
    Test number
    498220324088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass45,144 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    45,144 miles
    Test number
    137843523451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail45,144 miles (+3,198)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,144 miles
    Test number
    235783723031
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass41,946 miles (+4,778)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    41,946 miles
    Test number
    526656022011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass37,168 miles (+4,966)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    37,168 miles
    Test number
    756354121075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass32,202 miles (+3,875)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    32,202 miles
    Test number
    814737100089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass28,327 miles (+3,762)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    28,327 miles
    Test number
    432236419066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass24,565 miles (+3,450)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    24,565 miles
    Test number
    164731138086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass21,115 miles (+3,365)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    21,115 miles
    Test number
    881505827055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass17,750 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    17,750 miles
    Test number
    741556626044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC52 ZHX

Does LC52 ZHX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC52 ZHX is valid until 31 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC52 ZHX?
The MOT on LC52 ZHX is valid until 31 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC52 ZHX done?
LC52 ZHX was recorded at 75,392 miles at its MOT on 29 Jan 2026, an average of 2,881 miles a year.
Has LC52 ZHX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC52 ZHX has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LC52 ZHX 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 LC52 ZHX find?
LC52 ZHX passed its latest MOT on 29 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside front brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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