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Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,397 cc

LL51 XHEMOT history

LL51 XHE is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 5 Feb 2002. Its MOT expired on 27 Jan 2025 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 61,664 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jan 2024.

LL51 XHE silver Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 27 Jan 2025
Mileage
61,664 mi
At MOT on 24 Jan 2024
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,103 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL51 XHE
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
5 Feb 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
24 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL51 XHE was last recorded at 61,664 miles on 24 Jan 2024, 1,694 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
59,970 miles · 11 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
1,694 miles
Average per year
2,103 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 61,664 miles
  • 2023 – 59,970 miles
  • 2022 – 58,454 miles
  • 2021 – 55,889 miles
  • 2020 – 51,107 miles
  • 2019 – 46,437 miles
  • 2018 – 41,569 miles
  • 2017 – 38,211 miles
  • 2016 – 34,507 miles
  • 2014 – 33,156 miles
  • 2013 – 32,318 miles
  • 2012 – 31,462 miles
  • 2011 – 30,284 miles
  • 2010 – 29,068 miles
  • 2009 – 27,850 miles
  • 2008 – 25,855 miles
  • 2007 – 24,892 miles
  • 2006 – 23,764 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass61,664 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust silencer corroded but secure
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play wishbone outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Exhaust mid-silencer corroded but secure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Exhaust silencer corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

24 tests since 17 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass61,664 miles (+1,694)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    61,664 miles
    Test number
    414792907832
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer corroded but secure
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play wishbone outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass59,970 miles (+1,516)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    59,970 miles
    Test number
    155172391194
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear silencer corroded but system secure
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower wishbone outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass58,454 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    58,454 miles
    Test number
    905102497087
    • AdvisoryExhaust mid-silencer corroded but secure
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail58,454 miles (+2,565)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,454 miles
    Test number
    257335269080
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower wishbone outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower wishbone outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mid-silencer corroded but secure
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass55,889 miles (+4,782)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    55,889 miles
    Test number
    659040440934

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass51,107 miles (+4,670)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    51,107 miles
    Test number
    686393310438
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer corroded

  7. Pass46,437 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    46,437 miles
    Test number
    474107766208
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer corroded

  8. Fail46,437 miles (+4,868)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,437 miles
    Test number
    889341268599
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front shock absorbers have reduced damping affect
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer corroded

  9. Pass41,569 miles (+3,358)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    41,569 miles
    Test number
    581507139632
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has cut all round outer sidewall but not showing cords 195/50/15
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

  10. Pass38,211 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    38,211 miles
    Test number
    908017990720
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryLight cracking to both front tyres
    • AdvisorySlight play in offside front wishbone bush
    • AdvisoryWindscreen washer jets partially blocked but still providing enough liquid to clear the screen

  11. Fail38,211 miles (+3,704)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,211 miles
    Test number
    974918424622
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryLight cracking to both rear tyres
    • AdvisorySlight play in offside front wishbone bush
    • AdvisoryWindscreen washer jets partially blocked but still providing enough liquid to clear the screen

  12. Pass34,507 miles (+1,351)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    34,507 miles
    Test number
    217115343067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass33,156 miles (+838)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    33,156 miles
    Test number
    385324264311
    • NoteOffside washer jet not functioning.
    • NoteRear number plate lettering faded but still legible.

  14. Pass32,318 miles (+856)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    32,318 miles
    Test number
    917984663379
    • NoteEngine management light on.
    • NoteOffside washer jet non functioning but the nearside jet provides sufficient fluid.

  15. Pass31,462 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    31,462 miles
    Test number
    518023752328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail31,462 miles (+1,178)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,462 miles
    Test number
    355253852336
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass30,284 miles (+1,216)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    30,284 miles
    Test number
    485654761323
    • NoteBrake pads wearing thin & discs corroding.

  18. Pass29,068 miles (+1,218)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    29,068 miles
    Test number
    672075760370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass27,850 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    27,850 miles
    Test number
    433845959411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail27,850 miles (+1,124)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,850 miles
    Test number
    621555759340
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  21. Pass26,726 miles (+871)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    26,726 miles
    Test number
    414002009064
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

  22. Pass25,855 miles (+963)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    25,855 miles
    Test number
    173607908470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass24,892 miles (+1,128)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    24,892 miles
    Test number
    194811717010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass23,764 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    23,764 miles
    Test number
    241427916068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL51 XHE

Does LL51 XHE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL51 XHE expired on 27 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL51 XHE?
The MOT on LL51 XHE expired on 27 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL51 XHE done?
LL51 XHE was recorded at 61,664 miles at its MOT on 24 Jan 2024, an average of 2,103 miles a year.
Has LL51 XHE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL51 XHE has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on LL51 XHE 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 XHE find?
LL51 XHE passed its latest MOT on 24 Jan 2024 with 4 advisories: exhaust silencer corroded but secure; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play wishbone outer ball joint; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.

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