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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,397 cc

LM52 EUKMOT history

LM52 EUK is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 30 Dec 2002. Its MOT is valid until 11 Nov 2026 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 99,797 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Nov 2025.

LM52 EUK silver Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz A-Class, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 11 Nov 2026
Mileage
99,797 mi
At MOT on 5 Nov 2025
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,136 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 EUK
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
30 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 EUK was last recorded at 99,797 miles on 5 Nov 2025, 3,138 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 Nov 2007: 16,984 miles, lower than 21,161 miles on 1 Nov 2006.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,659 miles · 12 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
3,138 miles
Average per year
4,136 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 99,797 miles
  • 2024 – 96,659 miles
  • 2023 – 91,452 miles
  • 2022 – 88,712 miles
  • 2021 – 86,109 miles
  • 2020 – 83,911 miles
  • 2019 – 81,075 miles
  • 2018 – 78,322 miles
  • 2017 – 74,390 miles
  • 2016 – 69,743 miles
  • 2015 – 66,718 miles
  • 2014 – 62,703 miles
  • 2013 – 58,461 miles
  • 2012 – 51,803 miles
  • 2011 – 47,866 miles
  • 2010 – 42,244 miles
  • 2009 – 37,615 miles
  • 2008 – 33,073 miles
  • 2007 – 26,984 miles
  • 2006 – 21,161 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,797 miles
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryMain beam Stalk sticking

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.

  • Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

27 tests since 1 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,797 miles (+3,138)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    99,797 miles
    Test number
    942637437171
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryMain beam Stalk sticking

  2. Pass96,659 miles (+95)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    96,659 miles
    Test number
    808054220829
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  3. Fail96,564 miles (+5,112)5 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,564 miles
    Test number
    349572490889
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass91,452 miles (+12)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    91,452 miles
    Test number
    393438395508
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  5. Fail91,440 miles (+2,728)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,440 miles
    Test number
    725025598762
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass88,712 miles (+2,603)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    88,712 miles
    Test number
    393229731113
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass86,109 miles (+2,198)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    86,109 miles
    Test number
    642356917429
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass83,911 miles (+2,836)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    83,911 miles
    Test number
    898277645608
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  9. Pass81,075 miles (+2,753)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    81,075 miles
    Test number
    488120613678
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • 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 (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass78,322 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    78,322 miles
    Test number
    819806890667
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryPerished and split front tyres

  11. Fail78,320 miles (+3,930)2 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,320 miles
    Test number
    454541524884
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryPerished and split front tyres

  12. Pass74,390 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    74,390 miles
    Test number
    154192324175
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all pipes at rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both headlamps (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisorySteering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres split and perished

  13. Fail74,387 miles (+4,644)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,387 miles
    Test number
    343673000394
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken coil spring type RRB (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/50/15 (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all pipes at rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both headlamps (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both front shocks (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisorySteering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryAll tyres split and perished 195/50/15

  14. Pass69,743 miles (+3,025)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    69,743 miles
    Test number
    822468382407
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass66,718 miles (+4,015)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    66,718 miles
    Test number
    424150048431
    • AdvisoryClonking from steering column/shaft.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass62,703 miles (+4,242)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    62,703 miles
    Test number
    395638404350
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass58,461 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    58,461 miles
    Test number
    905344103322
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail58,461 miles (+6,658)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,461 miles
    Test number
    127834503340
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass51,803 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    51,803 miles
    Test number
    405046002472
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisorySteering column damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • NoteExhaust mid section deteriorated

  20. Fail51,801 miles (+3,935)5 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,801 miles
    Test number
    566646902376
    • FailureNearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisorySteering column damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • NoteExhaust mid section deteriorated

  21. Pass47,866 miles (+5,622)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    47,866 miles
    Test number
    836679691249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass42,244 miles (+4,629)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    42,244 miles
    Test number
    200956300397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass37,615 miles (+4,542)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    37,615 miles
    Test number
    624436399235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass33,073 miles (+6,089)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    33,073 miles
    Test number
    471130118376
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass26,984 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    26,984 miles
    Test number
    801349207385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass16,984 miles (-4,177)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    16,984 miles
    Test number
    440279207445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass21,161 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    21,161 miles
    Test number
    843025806318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM52 EUK

Does LM52 EUK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM52 EUK is valid until 11 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LM52 EUK?
The MOT on LM52 EUK is valid until 11 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM52 EUK done?
LM52 EUK was recorded at 99,797 miles at its MOT on 5 Nov 2025, an average of 4,136 miles a year.
Has LM52 EUK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 EUK has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LM52 EUK ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 Nov 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LM52 EUK find?
LM52 EUK passed its latest MOT on 5 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside rear coil spring corroded; main beam stalk sticking.

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