Mercedes-Benz A-Class
Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,397 cc
LM02 PBZMOT history
LM02 PBZ is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 18 Jul 2002. Its MOT expired on 23 Nov 2022 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 112,622 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Nov 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 23 Nov 2022
- Mileage
- 112,622 mi
- At MOT on 29 Nov 2022
- MOT tests
- 25
- 16 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 5,438 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM02 PBZ
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- A-Class
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,397 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 18 Jul 2002
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 23 Nov 2022
- Latest MOT test
- 29 Nov 2022 (Fail)
Mileage history
LM02 PBZ was last recorded at 112,622 miles on 29 Nov 2022, 5,257 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Nov 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 107,365 miles · 24 Nov 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 5,257 miles
- Average per year
- 5,438 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 112,622 miles
- 2021 – 107,365 miles
- 2020 – 103,978 miles
- 2019 – 98,750 miles
- 2018 – 91,696 miles
- 2017 – 84,386 miles
- 2015 – 69,239 miles
- 2014 – 61,187 miles
- 2013 – 56,740 miles
- 2012 – 53,734 miles
- 2011 – 49,890 miles
- 2010 – 44,800 miles
- 2009 – 40,832 miles
- 2008 – 35,648 miles
- 2007 – 30,358 miles
- 2006 – 24,250 miles
What the latest MOT found
Fail112,622 miles
- MajorBonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
- MinorRear Tyre obviously under inflated both (5.2.3 (l))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2018
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryBoth headlight beams cloudy
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring componentsRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryYellow oil light on during test oil level is ok
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 Exhaust mounting defective
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Nail in tyre
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Nail in tyre
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Rear Inner hole due to corrosion but not affecting structural rigidity
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
25 tests since 29 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail112,622 miles (+5,257)4 major2 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,622 miles
- Test number
- 434583992504
- MajorBonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorRear Tyre obviously under inflated both (5.2.3 (l))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth headlight beams cloudy
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring components
- AdvisoryYellow oil light on during test oil level is ok
Pass107,365 miles (+1)1 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 107,365 miles
- Test number
- 757834237062
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner hole due to corrosion but not affecting structural rigidity
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth headlamp beams cloudy
- AdvisoryReverse lights not working
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring components
Fail107,364 miles (+3,386)3 major1 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,364 miles
- Test number
- 771439622645
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner hole due to corrosion but not affecting structural rigidity
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth headlamp beams cloudy
- AdvisoryReverse lights not working
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring components
Pass103,978 miles1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 103,978 miles
- Test number
- 867888193550
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryReverse light not working
Fail103,978 miles (+5,228)2 dangerous4 major1 repaired1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,978 miles
- Test number
- 299788590515
- DangerousBrake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system from master cylinder (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
- DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryReverse light not working
Pass98,750 miles (+189)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 98,750 miles
- Test number
- 812786625531
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail98,561 miles (+6,865)5 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,561 miles
- Test number
- 287800243059
- MajorDipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))
- MajorDipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (4.1.3 (b))
- MajorHeadlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass91,696 miles (+240)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 91,696 miles
- Test number
- 240626255299
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail91,456 miles (+7,070)10 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,456 miles
- Test number
- 446177412299
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
- MajorRear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Pass84,386 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 84,386 miles
- Test number
- 606559903078
No defects or advisories recorded.
PassMileage not read
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 965383968573
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,239 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 69,239 miles
- Test number
- 232490090784
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail69,238 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,238 miles
- Test number
- 563836409891
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim does not move downwards when dipped (British American headlamp) (1.8.C.4)
Fail69,238 miles (+8,051)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,238 miles
- Test number
- 943022621643
- FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim does not move downwards when dipped (British American headlamp) (1.8.C.4)
Pass61,187 miles (+86)1 advisory4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 61,187 miles
- Test number
- 175606424216
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- NoteOil leak
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteREAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail61,101 miles (+4,361)1 dangerous9 failures6 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,101 miles
- Test number
- 357058414412
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
- NoteNail in nearside front tyre
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
- NoteOil leak
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteREAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass56,740 miles (+3,006)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 56,740 miles
- Test number
- 328877213436
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail53,734 miles2 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,734 miles
- Test number
- 647758142224
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- NoteAdvise osr tyre starting to crack
Pass53,734 miles (+3,844)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 53,734 miles
- Test number
- 747568342295
- NoteAdvise osr tyre starting to crack
Pass49,890 miles (+5,090)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 49,890 miles
- Test number
- 316170751430
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,800 miles (+3,968)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 44,800 miles
- Test number
- 880173140288
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,832 miles (+5,184)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 40,832 miles
- Test number
- 343787349202
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass35,648 miles (+5,290)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 35,648 miles
- Test number
- 964779138228
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,358 miles (+6,108)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 30,358 miles
- Test number
- 800122637216
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,250 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 24,250 miles
- Test number
- 552471146230
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LM02 PBZ
- Does LM02 PBZ currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LM02 PBZ expired on 23 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LM02 PBZ?
- The MOT on LM02 PBZ expired on 23 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LM02 PBZ done?
- LM02 PBZ was recorded at 112,622 miles at its MOT on 29 Nov 2022, an average of 5,438 miles a year.
- Has LM02 PBZ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LM02 PBZ has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Nov 2022.
- Has the mileage on LM02 PBZ 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 LM02 PBZ find?
- LM02 PBZ failed its latest MOT on 29 Nov 2022 with 4 major defects, 2 minor defects and 7 advisories: bonnet primary retaining device ineffective; nearside rear coil spring fractured or broken; offside front position lamp not working, and 10 more.
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