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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Grey · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

LF02 HAUMOT history

LF02 HAU is a grey petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 18 Mar 2002. Its MOT is valid until 15 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 82,887 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Dec 2025.

LF02 HAU grey Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Dec 2026
Mileage
82,887 mi
At MOT on 16 Dec 2025
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,453 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF02 HAU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
18 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF02 HAU was last recorded at 82,887 miles on 16 Dec 2025, 2,241 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,646 miles · 23 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
2,241 miles
Average per year
3,453 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 82,887 miles
  • 2024 – 80,646 miles
  • 2023 – 79,774 miles
  • 2022 – 76,892 miles
  • 2021 – 73,725 miles
  • 2020 – 71,139 miles
  • 2019 – 67,496 miles
  • 2018 – 59,287 miles
  • 2017 – 52,415 miles
  • 2016 – 45,662 miles
  • 2015 – 42,718 miles
  • 2014 – 41,119 miles
  • 2013 – 37,620 miles
  • 2012 – 29,866 miles
  • 2011 – 22,642 miles
  • 2010 – 20,762 miles
  • 2009 – 19,318 miles
  • 2008 – 17,671 miles
  • 2007 – 16,103 miles
  • 2006 – 14,195 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,887 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam

    Major2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

29 tests since 24 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,887 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    82,887 miles
    Test number
    746479762260
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  2. FailMileage not read5 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    271746619807
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both side (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass80,646 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    80,646 miles
    Test number
    194257656519
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox side (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Fail80,646 miles (+872)2 repaired2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,646 miles
    Test number
    213369074803
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox side (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass79,774 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    79,774 miles
    Test number
    290837861594
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail79,774 miles (+2,882)2 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,774 miles
    Test number
    463580882172
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass76,892 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    76,892 miles
    Test number
    361161066923
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail76,892 miles (+58)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,892 miles
    Test number
    892704926395
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail76,834 miles (+3,109)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,834 miles
    Test number
    176373662160
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass73,725 miles (+37)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    73,725 miles
    Test number
    714898640869

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail73,688 miles (+2,549)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,688 miles
    Test number
    889738892606
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust box corroded

  12. Pass71,139 miles (+3,643)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    71,139 miles
    Test number
    875320949188
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder Tray Fitted

  13. Pass67,496 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    67,496 miles
    Test number
    137391276269
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Fail67,496 miles (+8,209)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,496 miles
    Test number
    216102530071
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass59,287 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    59,287 miles
    Test number
    501191459955

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail59,287 miles (+6,872)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,287 miles
    Test number
    871342372904
    • DangerousNearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear tyre is rubbing the wheel arch liner (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass52,415 miles (+6,753)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    52,415 miles
    Test number
    746561610835
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass45,662 miles (+2,944)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    45,662 miles
    Test number
    378500483169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass42,718 miles (+1,599)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    42,718 miles
    Test number
    376590525093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass41,119 miles (+3,499)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    41,119 miles
    Test number
    348465114064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass37,620 miles (+7,754)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    37,620 miles
    Test number
    715095213041
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNSF tyre has a cut in outer side wall not exposing cords
    • NoteOSF tyre has a cut in outer side wall not exposing cords

  22. Pass29,866 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    29,866 miles
    Test number
    157479112436
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail29,866 miles (+7,224)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,866 miles
    Test number
    155648012444
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass22,642 miles (+1,880)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    22,642 miles
    Test number
    225362111065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass20,762 miles (+1,444)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    20,762 miles
    Test number
    612422610008
    • NoteChip in front screen
    • NoteCut approx 2cm long in tyre inner side wall not exposing cords
    • NoteFront brake hoses slightly deteriorated
    • NoteO/s/f wheel slightly distorted

  26. Pass19,318 miles (+1,647)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    19,318 miles
    Test number
    281170629088
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  27. Pass17,671 miles (+1,568)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    17,671 miles
    Test number
    511701028061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass16,103 miles (+1,908)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    16,103 miles
    Test number
    464195427013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass14,195 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    14,195 miles
    Test number
    642994726027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LF02 HAU

Does LF02 HAU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LF02 HAU is valid until 15 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LF02 HAU?
The MOT on LF02 HAU is valid until 15 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LF02 HAU done?
LF02 HAU was recorded at 82,887 miles at its MOT on 16 Dec 2025, an average of 3,453 miles a year.
Has LF02 HAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF02 HAU has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LF02 HAU 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 LF02 HAU find?
LF02 HAU passed its latest MOT on 16 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources.

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