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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,598 cc

LL59 BKAMOT history

LL59 BKA is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 7 Nov 2009. Its MOT expired on 27 Oct 2024 and it has passed 12 of 23 MOT tests, with 232,154 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Oct 2024.

LL59 BKA black Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 27 Oct 2024
Mileage
232,154 km
At MOT on 11 Oct 2024
MOT tests
23
12 passed · 11 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL59 BKA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
7 Nov 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
11 Oct 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

LL59 BKA was last recorded at 232,154 km on 11 Oct 2024.

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 232,154 km

What the latest MOT found

Fail232,154 km
  • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
  • MajorEngine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))
  • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
  • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear wiper defective
  • 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))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Central Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 3 Nov 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail232,154 km1 dangerous6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    232,154 km
    Test number
    656258181129
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorEngine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear wiper defective
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass140,952 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    140,952 miles
    Test number
    853375821493
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear wiper blade defective
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Fail140,952 miles (+2,914)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,952 miles
    Test number
    470086462755
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear wiper blade defective
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass138,038 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    138,038 miles
    Test number
    503629238084
    • MinorCentral Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Fail138,038 miles (+2,471)2 dangerous1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,038 miles
    Test number
    703663694691
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorCentral Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass135,567 miles3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    135,567 miles
    Test number
    277466831949
    • MinorCentral Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Fail135,567 miles (+30)4 major3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,567 miles
    Test number
    506624321542
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorCentral Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Fail135,537 miles (+2,671)5 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,537 miles
    Test number
    568396419368
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joining clamps (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to cords (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to cords (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Pass132,866 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    132,866 miles
    Test number
    592487557703
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear jacking pad missing
  10. Fail132,860 miles (+2,878)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,860 miles
    Test number
    296794582510
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear jacking pad missing
  11. Pass129,982 miles (+38)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    129,982 miles
    Test number
    468087309766
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  12. Fail129,944 miles (+4,964)4 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,944 miles
    Test number
    885404481952
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  13. Pass124,980 miles (+7,501)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    124,980 miles
    Test number
    597501727221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass117,479 miles (+6,871)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    117,479 miles
    Test number
    774736828691

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass110,608 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    110,608 miles
    Test number
    937187116599
    • AdvisoryEml on
  16. Fail110,608 miles (+8,016)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,608 miles
    Test number
    243359725367
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryEml on
  17. Pass102,592 miles (+7,634)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    102,592 miles
    Test number
    550652813364
    • AdvisoryFront Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear jacking point rubber block missing
  18. Pass94,958 miles (+20)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    94,958 miles
    Test number
    548939464200
    • AdvisoryFront Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteN/s/r jacking point mount missing
  19. Fail94,938 miles (+9,800)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,938 miles
    Test number
    959757464260
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteN/s/r jacking point mount missing
  20. Pass85,138 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    85,138 miles
    Test number
    109778293215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail85,138 miles (+20,003)3 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,138 miles
    Test number
    455288393283
    • FailureNearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  22. Fail65,135 miles1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,135 miles
    Test number
    305568502392
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteNearside front bumper insecure.
    • NoteNearside front road wheel bead rim distorted.
    • NoteRear wiper blade needs changing.
  23. Pass65,135 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    65,135 miles
    Test number
    478778502471
    • NoteNearside front bumper insecure.
    • NoteNearside front road wheel bead rim distorted.
    • NoteRear wiper blade needs changing.

Questions about LL59 BKA

Does LL59 BKA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL59 BKA expired on 27 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL59 BKA?
The MOT on LL59 BKA expired on 27 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL59 BKA done?
LL59 BKA was recorded at 232,154 km at its MOT on 11 Oct 2024.
Has LL59 BKA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL59 BKA has failed 11 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LL59 BKA 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 LL59 BKA find?
LL59 BKA failed its latest MOT on 11 Oct 2024 with 1 dangerous defect, 6 major defects and 5 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system; engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction; engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement, and 9 more.

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