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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

LL51 AUVMOT history

LL51 AUV is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 30 Nov 2001. Its MOT is valid until 30 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 93,279 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2026.

LL51 AUV red Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Oct 2027
Mileage
93,279 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,125 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL51 AUV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
30 Nov 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL51 AUV was last recorded at 93,279 miles on 22 Oct 2026, 4,934 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,345 miles · 25 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
4,934 miles
Average per year
3,125 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 93,279 miles
  • 2025 – 88,345 miles
  • 2024 – 83,905 miles
  • 2023 – 80,403 miles
  • 2022 – 76,304 miles
  • 2021 – 73,987 miles
  • 2020 – 71,331 miles
  • 2019 – 69,212 miles
  • 2018 – 65,510 miles
  • 2017 – 60,926 miles
  • 2016 – 57,160 miles
  • 2015 – 51,892 miles
  • 2014 – 44,913 miles
  • 2013 – 37,555 miles
  • 2012 – 36,210 miles
  • 2011 – 35,773 miles
  • 2010 – 35,121 miles
  • 2009 – 34,541 miles
  • 2008 – 33,934 miles
  • 2007 – 33,237 miles
  • 2006 – 30,755 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,279 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2013–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

28 tests since 20 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,279 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    93,279 miles
    Test number
    570839733199
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    143496400610
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Fail88,345 miles (+4,440)1 dangerous5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,345 miles
    Test number
    692138340662
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass83,905 miles (+31)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    83,905 miles
    Test number
    276504551335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail83,874 miles (+3,471)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,874 miles
    Test number
    930398703761
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass80,403 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    80,403 miles
    Test number
    447234522140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail80,403 miles (+4,099)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,403 miles
    Test number
    693889858774
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass76,304 miles (+2,317)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    76,304 miles
    Test number
    554519711972
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre is worn on edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre is worn on edges
  9. Pass73,987 miles (+2,656)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    73,987 miles
    Test number
    660534088017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass71,331 miles (+2,119)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    71,331 miles
    Test number
    614836830931
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  11. Pass69,212 miles (+3,702)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    69,212 miles
    Test number
    349829475629
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  12. Pass65,510 miles (+4,584)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    65,510 miles
    Test number
    848512223317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass60,926 miles (+3,766)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    60,926 miles
    Test number
    711058403632
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  14. Pass57,160 miles (+5,268)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    57,160 miles
    Test number
    862239980504
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn on the inner edges
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  15. Pass51,892 miles (+6,979)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    51,892 miles
    Test number
    246941868732
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  16. Pass44,913 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    44,913 miles
    Test number
    926799784256
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  17. Fail44,908 miles (+7,353)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,908 miles
    Test number
    337968984201
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing on edge..
  18. Pass37,555 miles (+1,345)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    37,555 miles
    Test number
    288686673266
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  19. Pass36,210 miles (+437)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    36,210 miles
    Test number
    729937472208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass35,773 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    35,773 miles
    Test number
    825340491242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail35,773 miles (+652)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,773 miles
    Test number
    337700491439
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteREAR NUMBER PLATE POOR
  22. Pass35,121 miles (+580)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    35,121 miles
    Test number
    362308770275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass34,541 miles (+607)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    34,541 miles
    Test number
    923213679266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass33,934 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    33,934 miles
    Test number
    100015078282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail33,934 miles (+697)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,934 miles
    Test number
    340355678458
    • FailureOffside Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
  26. Pass33,237 miles (+2,482)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    33,237 miles
    Test number
    692140997201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass30,755 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    30,755 miles
    Test number
    640613096212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail30,755 miles2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,755 miles
    Test number
    990273096205
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteEngine light staying on.

Questions about LL51 AUV

Does LL51 AUV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL51 AUV is valid until 30 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL51 AUV?
The MOT on LL51 AUV is valid until 30 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL51 AUV done?
LL51 AUV was recorded at 93,279 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2026, an average of 3,125 miles a year.
Has LL51 AUV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL51 AUV has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LL51 AUV 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 LL51 AUV find?
LL51 AUV passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front outer track rod end ball joint has slight play; nearside rear inner brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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