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Black · Petrol · 2002 · 1,397 cc

LL51 HWNMOT history

LL51 HWN is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 14 Jan 2002. Its MOT expired on 19 Sept 2024 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 89,212 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Aug 2024.

LL51 HWN black Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 19 Sept 2024
Mileage
89,212 mi
At MOT on 9 Aug 2024
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,552 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL51 HWN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,397 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
14 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
9 Aug 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

LL51 HWN was last recorded at 89,212 miles on 9 Aug 2024, 1,536 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,676 miles · 19 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
1,536 miles
Average per year
3,552 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 89,212 miles
  • 2023 – 87,676 miles
  • 2022 – 86,864 miles
  • 2021 – 85,099 miles
  • 2020 – 83,518 miles
  • 2019 – 81,907 miles
  • 2018 – 79,578 miles
  • 2017 – 77,501 miles
  • 2016 – 75,436 miles
  • 2015 – 73,444 miles
  • 2014 – 66,897 miles
  • 2013 – 61,133 miles
  • 2012 – 58,308 miles
  • 2011 – 50,355 miles
  • 2010 – 43,967 miles
  • 2009 – 38,269 miles
  • 2008 – 32,295 miles
  • 2007 – 28,241 miles
  • 2006 – 23,736 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail89,212 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))
  • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • MajorRear Brake drum significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 4 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail89,212 miles (+1,536)1 dangerous5 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,212 miles
    Test number
    686677848277
    • DangerousNearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Brake drum significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass87,676 miles (+812)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    87,676 miles
    Test number
    271933064735
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front & Rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass86,864 miles (+1,765)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    86,864 miles
    Test number
    374647371745
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Mirrow Damaged repaired with tape
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  4. Pass85,099 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    85,099 miles
    Test number
    752532524917
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both side (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Fail85,097 miles (+1,579)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,097 miles
    Test number
    558313656853
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both side (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Pass83,518 miles (+1,611)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    83,518 miles
    Test number
    452848716540

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass81,907 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    81,907 miles
    Test number
    318647690792
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (n/s and o/s) bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear n/s and o/s brake pipes x 2 are covered in grease
  8. Fail81,905 miles (+2,327)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,905 miles
    Test number
    454240288498
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (n/s and o/s) bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear n/s and o/s brake pipes x 2 are covered in grease
  9. Pass79,578 miles (+2,077)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    79,578 miles
    Test number
    102108518897
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  10. Pass77,501 miles (+2,065)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    77,501 miles
    Test number
    287032428675
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
  11. Pass75,436 miles (+1,992)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    75,436 miles
    Test number
    215751418783

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass73,444 miles (+6,547)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    73,444 miles
    Test number
    711391101428
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNail in nearside rear tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre has uneven wear
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  13. Pass66,897 miles (+5,764)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    66,897 miles
    Test number
    126497294129
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
  14. Pass61,133 miles (+1)3 advisories7 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    61,133 miles
    Test number
    385059683171
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront brake discs corrosion
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NoteN/s/f tyre cuts
    • NoteN/s/r uneven tyre ware
    • NoteRear number plate deteriating
  15. Fail61,132 miles (+2,824)2 dangerous4 failures3 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,132 miles
    Test number
    947446283177
    • DangerousNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront brake discs corrosion
    • NoteN/s/f tyre cuts
    • NoteN/s/r uneven tyre ware
    • NoteRear number plate deteriating
  16. Fail58,308 miles4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,308 miles
    Test number
    207472032155
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
  17. Pass58,308 miles (+7,953)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2013
    Odometer
    58,308 miles
    Test number
    285212832164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass50,355 miles (+6,388)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    50,355 miles
    Test number
    798578661041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass43,967 miles (+5,698)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    43,967 miles
    Test number
    354961170013
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  20. Pass38,269 miles (+5,974)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    38,269 miles
    Test number
    561702479090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass32,295 miles (+4,054)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    32,295 miles
    Test number
    363705078063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass28,241 miles (+4,505)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    28,241 miles
    Test number
    344485877040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass23,736 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    23,736 miles
    Test number
    632973566096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL51 HWN

Does LL51 HWN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL51 HWN expired on 19 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL51 HWN?
The MOT on LL51 HWN expired on 19 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL51 HWN done?
LL51 HWN was recorded at 89,212 miles at its MOT on 9 Aug 2024, an average of 3,552 miles a year.
Has LL51 HWN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL51 HWN has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on LL51 HWN 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 HWN find?
LL51 HWN failed its latest MOT on 9 Aug 2024 with 1 dangerous defect, 5 major defects, 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside rear wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired; nearside rear parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely; offside rear shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush, and 5 more.

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