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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Grey · Petrol · 2002 · 1,898 cc

LD52 FBOMOT history

LD52 FBO is a grey petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 13 Sept 2002. Its MOT expired on 1 Jul 2021 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 82,412 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Sept 2023.

LD52 FBO grey Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 1 Jul 2021
Mileage
82,412 mi
At MOT on 11 Sept 2023
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,667 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD52 FBO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,898 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
13 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Jul 2021
Latest MOT test
11 Sept 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

LD52 FBO was last recorded at 82,412 miles on 11 Sept 2023, 1,735 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jul 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,677 miles · 2 Jul 2020
Between the last two tests
1,735 miles
Average per year
3,667 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 82,412 miles
  • 2020 – 80,677 miles
  • 2019 – 79,459 miles
  • 2018 – 77,545 miles
  • 2017 – 73,807 miles
  • 2016 – 69,044 miles
  • 2015 – 68,955 miles
  • 2014 – 67,195 miles
  • 2013 – 65,192 miles
  • 2012 – 60,818 miles
  • 2011 – 57,655 miles
  • 2010 – 53,745 miles
  • 2009 – 50,416 miles
  • 2008 – 44,263 miles
  • 2007 – 31,843 miles
  • 2006 – 20,489 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail82,412 miles
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer covering breaking apart

What MOT failures 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 Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

21 tests since 8 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail82,412 miles (+1,735)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,412 miles
    Test number
    658495458411
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer covering breaking apart

  2. Pass80,677 miles1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    80,677 miles
    Test number
    920850579782
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail80,677 miles (+1,218)4 major1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,677 miles
    Test number
    619745387996
    • MajorDipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps main beam stays on perminantly (4.1.3 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass79,459 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    79,459 miles
    Test number
    647098902490
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered with undertrays (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread fading (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer exhaust skin corroded
    • AdvisorySlight surface rust to underside and suspension/braking components

  5. Fail79,459 miles (+1,914)1 repaired9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,459 miles
    Test number
    422186874011
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered with undertrays (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread fading (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer exhaust skin corroded
    • AdvisorySlight surface rust to underside and suspension/braking components

  6. Pass77,545 miles (+3,738)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    77,545 miles
    Test number
    242079849122
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass73,807 miles (+4,763)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    73,807 miles
    Test number
    732495403924

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass69,044 miles (+89)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    69,044 miles
    Test number
    517917434906

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass68,955 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    68,955 miles
    Test number
    192909596495
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  10. Fail68,955 miles (+1,760)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,955 miles
    Test number
    261839689268
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides Advise replacement (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  11. Pass67,195 miles (+2,003)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    67,195 miles
    Test number
    759258534244
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Pass65,192 miles (+4,374)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    65,192 miles
    Test number
    318657723240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass60,818 miles (+3,163)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    60,818 miles
    Test number
    397497922477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass57,655 miles (+3,910)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    57,655 miles
    Test number
    336901931278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass53,745 miles (+43)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    53,745 miles
    Test number
    981518920210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail53,702 miles (+3,286)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,702 miles
    Test number
    504484320293
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  17. Pass50,416 miles (+6,153)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    50,416 miles
    Test number
    290735929251
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass44,263 miles (+12,420)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    44,263 miles
    Test number
    752086668224
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteAll four tyres worn on in side edges

  19. Pass31,843 miles (+11,354)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    31,843 miles
    Test number
    854326457202
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  20. Pass20,489 miles (+2,295)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    20,489 miles
    Test number
    174762376216
    • NoteBoth front brake hoses started to perish
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing uneven on inner edges

  21. Pass18,194 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    18,194 miles
    Test number
    140257266498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD52 FBO

Does LD52 FBO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD52 FBO expired on 1 Jul 2021, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD52 FBO?
The MOT on LD52 FBO expired on 1 Jul 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD52 FBO done?
LD52 FBO was recorded at 82,412 miles at its MOT on 11 Sept 2023, an average of 3,667 miles a year.
Has LD52 FBO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD52 FBO has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on LD52 FBO 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 LD52 FBO find?
LD52 FBO failed its latest MOT on 11 Sept 2023 with 5 major defects and 4 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe excessively corroded; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint excessively worn; offside front windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, and 6 more.

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