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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,397 cc

LD52 YTAMOT history

LD52 YTA is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 24 Oct 2002. Its MOT expired on 14 May 2023 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 45,842 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jul 2025.

LD52 YTA silver Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 14 May 2023
Mileage
45,842 mi
At MOT on 8 Jul 2025
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
1,693 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD52 YTA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,397 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
24 Oct 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 May 2023
Latest MOT test
8 Jul 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LD52 YTA was last recorded at 45,842 miles on 8 Jul 2025, 1,882 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 May 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
43,960 miles · 13 May 2022
Between the last two tests
1,882 miles
Average per year
1,693 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 45,842 miles
  • 2022 – 43,960 miles
  • 2021 – 42,067 miles
  • 2020 – 38,588 miles
  • 2019 – 37,672 miles
  • 2018 – 36,109 miles
  • 2017 – 34,088 miles
  • 2016 – 32,171 miles
  • 2015 – 28,646 miles
  • 2014 – 26,692 miles
  • 2013 – 24,858 miles
  • 2012 – 23,220 miles
  • 2010 – 21,221 miles
  • 2009 – 18,471 miles
  • 2008 – 17,257 miles
  • 2007 – 15,760 miles
  • 2006 – 14,153 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail45,842 miles
  • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousNearside Rear Other passenger door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Rear Other passenger door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii))
  • MajorDipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))
  • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to steering / suspension components
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing missing (7.1.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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.

  • Nearside rear seat belt clasp casing missing.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Rear wiper blade split.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

26 tests since 19 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail45,842 miles (+1,882)3 dangerous9 major2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,842 miles
    Test number
    741348254893
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Other passenger door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Other passenger door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorDipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to steering / suspension components
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  2. Pass43,960 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2023
    Odometer
    43,960 miles
    Test number
    416716881631
    • MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail43,960 miles (+1,893)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,960 miles
    Test number
    998606959285
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass42,067 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2022
    Odometer
    42,067 miles
    Test number
    309024001335
    • AdvisoryIndicator / column switch loose / wobbling
    • AdvisoryNearside rear seat belt buckle casing damaged
    • AdvisoryTemporary repair to nearside rear lamp lens

  5. Fail42,067 miles (+3,479)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,067 miles
    Test number
    252436032300
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryIndicator / column switch loose / wobbling
    • AdvisoryNearside rear seat belt buckle casing damaged

  6. Pass38,588 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2021
    Odometer
    38,588 miles
    Test number
    457249231618

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail38,588 miles (+916)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,588 miles
    Test number
    132206836320
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass37,672 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    37,672 miles
    Test number
    951358233634
    • AdvisoryBoth rear lamps damaged
    • AdvisoryDamage to front bumper
    • AdvisoryNearside rear seat belt buckle damaged
    • AdvisoryRear wiper split

  9. Fail37,672 miles (+1,563)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,672 miles
    Test number
    545926655443
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear lamps damaged
    • AdvisoryDamage to front bumper
    • AdvisoryNearside rear seat belt buckle damaged
    • AdvisoryRear wiper split

  10. Pass36,109 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2019
    Odometer
    36,109 miles
    Test number
    106358788840
    • AdvisoryMain beam switch sticking
    • AdvisoryNearside rear light lens damaged

  11. Fail36,109 miles (+2,021)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,109 miles
    Test number
    675089607101
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryMain beam switch sticking
    • AdvisoryNearside rear light lens damaged

  12. Pass34,088 miles (+1,917)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2018
    Odometer
    34,088 miles
    Test number
    967485058044
    • AdvisoryBoth front flexible brake hoses starting to perish

  13. Pass32,171 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2017
    Odometer
    32,171 miles
    Test number
    857077689461
    • AdvisoryNearside rear seat belt clasp casing missing.
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade split.

  14. Fail32,171 miles (+3,525)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,171 miles
    Test number
    493761727798
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront and rear number plates in poor condition.
    • AdvisoryNearside rear seat belt clasp casing missing.
    • AdvisoryOffside front suspension link worn.
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade split.

  15. Pass28,646 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    28,646 miles
    Test number
    196568715105
    • NoteBoth front brake hoses perished.
    • NoteFront and rear number plates in poor condition.
    • NoteNearside and rear wiper blade split.
    • NoteOffside rear light damaged.

  16. Fail28,646 miles (+1,954)2 repaired4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,646 miles
    Test number
    269228515112
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteBoth front brake hoses perished.
    • NoteFront and rear number plates in poor condition.
    • NoteNearside and rear wiper blade split.
    • NoteOffside rear light damaged.

  17. Pass26,692 miles (+1,834)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    26,692 miles
    Test number
    877212994049
    • NoteBoth front brake hoses perished.
    • NoteFront and rear number plates in poor condition.
    • NoteOffside rear light damaged.
    • NoteRear wiper blade split.

  18. Pass24,858 miles (+1,638)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    24,858 miles
    Test number
    798037083094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass23,220 miles5 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    23,220 miles
    Test number
    116648282419
    • NoteFront and rear number plates starting to seperate
    • NoteFront brake hoses perished
    • NoteNearside rear seatbelt clasp casing damaged
    • NoteOffside rear light lens cracked
    • NoteRear wiper blade split

  20. Fail23,220 miles (+1,999)3 failures1 repaired6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,220 miles
    Test number
    689598482009
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • 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)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteFront and rear number plates starting to seperate
    • NoteFront brake hoses perished
    • NoteNearside rear seatbelt clasp casing damaged
    • NoteOffside front tyre perished, outer wall starting to split and in poor condition
    • NoteOffside rear light lens cracked
    • NoteRear wiper blade split

  21. Pass21,221 miles (+2,750)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    21,221 miles
    Test number
    700276200389
    • NoteBoth rear and offside front tyres perished
    • NoteFront and rear number plates starting to seperate
    • NoteFront brake hoses slightly perished
    • NoteNearside rear seatbelt clasp casing damaged
    • NoteOffside front tyre starting to wear low on outer edge
    • NoteRear wiper blade split

  22. Pass18,471 miles (+1,214)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    18,471 miles
    Test number
    350317919374
    • NoteFront brake pads starting to wear low
    • NoteRear number plate starting to seperate
    • NoteRear wiper blade split
    • NoteSteel wheel fitted no nearside front

  23. Pass17,257 miles (+1,497)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    17,257 miles
    Test number
    452838108472
    • NoteRear number plate starting to seperate
    • NoteRear wiper blade split
    • NoteSteel wheel fitted to nearside front

  24. Pass15,760 miles (+1,607)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    15,760 miles
    Test number
    743888687212
    • NoteDamage to nearside of vehicle
    • NoteSteel wheel fitted to nearside front

  25. Fail14,153 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,153 miles
    Test number
    283282896262
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  26. Pass14,153 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    14,153 miles
    Test number
    920082396216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD52 YTA

Does LD52 YTA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD52 YTA expired on 14 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD52 YTA?
The MOT on LD52 YTA expired on 14 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD52 YTA done?
LD52 YTA was recorded at 45,842 miles at its MOT on 8 Jul 2025, an average of 1,693 miles a year.
Has LD52 YTA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD52 YTA has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LD52 YTA 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 YTA find?
LD52 YTA failed its latest MOT on 8 Jul 2025 with 3 dangerous defects, 9 major defects, 2 minor defects and 9 advisories: front brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick; nearside rear other passenger door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed; offside rear other passenger door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed, and 20 more.

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