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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Grey · Petrol · 2007 · 1,498 cc

LK56 RKAMOT history

LK56 RKA is a grey petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 15 Feb 2007. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 55,898 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Dec 2025.

LK56 RKA grey Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Jan 2027
Mileage
55,898 mi
At MOT on 19 Dec 2025
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,066 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LK56 RKA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
15 Feb 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LK56 RKA was last recorded at 55,898 miles on 19 Dec 2025, 2,422 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
53,476 miles · 16 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
2,422 miles
Average per year
3,066 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 55,898 miles
  • 2024 – 53,476 miles
  • 2023 – 51,155 miles
  • 2022 – 47,962 miles
  • 2021 – 45,384 miles
  • 2020 – 43,115 miles
  • 2019 – 37,667 miles
  • 2018 – 34,602 miles
  • 2017 – 28,863 miles
  • 2016 – 18,306 miles
  • 2015 – 16,654 miles
  • 2014 – 14,748 miles
  • 2013 – 12,852 miles
  • 2012 – 11,320 miles
  • 2011 – 9,435 miles
  • 2010 – 7,210 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass55,898 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

22 tests since 1 Feb 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass55,898 miles (+2,422)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    55,898 miles
    Test number
    633487095902
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass53,476 miles (+2,321)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    53,476 miles
    Test number
    216637482449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass51,155 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    51,155 miles
    Test number
    818599722012
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  4. Fail51,155 miles (+3,193)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,155 miles
    Test number
    687650283762
    • 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))

  5. Pass47,962 miles (+2,578)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    47,962 miles
    Test number
    235681879982
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  6. Pass45,384 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    45,384 miles
    Test number
    622089393532

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail45,384 miles (+2,269)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,384 miles
    Test number
    277905915429
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  8. Pass43,115 miles (+1,946)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    43,115 miles
    Test number
    926373951304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass41,169 miles (+3,502)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    41,169 miles
    Test number
    663265955421
    • MinorNearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning On wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass37,667 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    37,667 miles
    Test number
    356404968078
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  11. Fail37,667 miles (+3,065)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,667 miles
    Test number
    931086104668
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  12. Pass34,602 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    34,602 miles
    Test number
    448592153946

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail34,602 miles (+5,739)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,602 miles
    Test number
    832408355590
    • FailureFront front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureRear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  14. Pass28,863 miles (+10,557)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    28,863 miles
    Test number
    530436426933

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass18,306 miles (+1,652)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    18,306 miles
    Test number
    841402283075
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edges (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail16,654 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,654 miles
    Test number
    188855005408
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  17. Pass16,654 miles (+1,906)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    16,654 miles
    Test number
    619725805089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass14,748 miles (+1,896)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    14,748 miles
    Test number
    148657804069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass12,852 miles (+1,532)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    12,852 miles
    Test number
    107653203470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass11,320 miles (+1,885)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    11,320 miles
    Test number
    768017412053
    • NoteO/S/F tyre wearing low on outer edge

  21. Pass9,435 miles (+2,225)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    9,435 miles
    Test number
    847030811020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass7,210 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    7,210 miles
    Test number
    192162430026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LK56 RKA

Does LK56 RKA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LK56 RKA is valid until 5 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LK56 RKA?
The MOT on LK56 RKA is valid until 5 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LK56 RKA done?
LK56 RKA was recorded at 55,898 miles at its MOT on 19 Dec 2025, an average of 3,066 miles a year.
Has LK56 RKA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LK56 RKA has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on LK56 RKA 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 LK56 RKA find?
LK56 RKA passed its latest MOT on 19 Dec 2025 with 6 advisories: central rear seat belt buckle slightly damaged; nearside front outer brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front service brake binding but not excessively, and 3 more.

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