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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

LM52 FXLMOT history

LM52 FXL is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 6 Dec 2002. Its MOT is valid until 26 Oct 2027 and it has passed 22 of 29 MOT tests, with 54,729 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2026.

LM52 FXL black Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Oct 2027
Mileage
54,729 mi
At MOT on 21 Oct 2025
MOT tests
29
22 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,301 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 FXL
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
2002
First used
6 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 FXL was last recorded at 54,729 miles on 21 Oct 2025, 886 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
53,843 miles · 25 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
886 miles
Average per year
2,301 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 54,729 miles
  • 2024 – 53,843 miles
  • 2023 – 53,335 miles
  • 2022 – 52,893 miles
  • 2021 – 52,170 miles
  • 2020 – 51,728 miles
  • 2019 – 50,563 miles
  • 2018 – 49,125 miles
  • 2017 – 47,317 miles
  • 2016 – 44,638 miles
  • 2015 – 42,410 miles
  • 2013 – 36,963 miles
  • 2012 – 35,289 miles
  • 2011 – 33,303 miles
  • 2010 – 29,875 miles
  • 2009 – 25,331 miles
  • 2008 – 20,043 miles
  • 2007 – 13,339 miles
  • 2005 – 8,995 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • AdvisorySlight knocking in steering columRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

29 tests since 5 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    492266247646
    • AdvisorySlight knocking in steering colum

  2. FailMileage not read1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    445421938512
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight knocking in steering colum

  3. Pass54,729 miles (+886)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    54,729 miles
    Test number
    590814461116
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass53,843 miles (+508)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    53,843 miles
    Test number
    996692563353
    • AdvisoryEngine mounting damaged but not to excess All (6.1.8 (a) (i))

  5. Pass53,335 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    53,335 miles
    Test number
    431257262824

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail53,334 miles (+441)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,334 miles
    Test number
    981546695973
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour and o/s/f (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively and o/s/f (3.4 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass52,893 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    52,893 miles
    Test number
    935538224706

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail52,886 miles (+716)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,886 miles
    Test number
    559044318328
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass52,170 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    52,170 miles
    Test number
    796079913212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail52,168 miles (+440)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,168 miles
    Test number
    338707367172
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass51,728 miles (+1,165)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    51,728 miles
    Test number
    859748415232
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass50,563 miles (+1,438)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    50,563 miles
    Test number
    842736171845

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass49,125 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    49,125 miles
    Test number
    269077864360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail49,123 miles (+1,806)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,123 miles
    Test number
    278069426884
    • MajorDipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (4.1.3 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  15. Pass47,317 miles (+2,679)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    47,317 miles
    Test number
    276116650985
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  16. Pass44,638 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    44,638 miles
    Test number
    199620279834

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail44,638 miles (+2,228)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,638 miles
    Test number
    654841329291
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  18. Pass42,410 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    42,410 miles
    Test number
    893082931229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. PassMileage not read1 dangerous2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    306806284250
    • DangerousNearside front tyre tread splitting
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNearside rear tyre cracking

  20. FailMileage not read1 dangerous1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    668336484291
    • DangerousNearside front tyre tread splitting
    • Repaired at testCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNearside rear tyre cracking

  21. Pass36,963 miles (+1,674)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    36,963 miles
    Test number
    589782393020
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteAdvise exhaust hanger missing

  22. Pass35,289 miles (+1,986)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    35,289 miles
    Test number
    589494092035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass33,303 miles (+3,428)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    33,303 miles
    Test number
    887194291049
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass29,875 miles (+4,544)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    29,875 miles
    Test number
    541516500081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass25,331 miles (+5,288)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    25,331 miles
    Test number
    984095809066
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  26. Pass20,043 miles (+6,704)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    20,043 miles
    Test number
    274833908082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass13,339 miles (+4,344)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    13,339 miles
    Test number
    904516107021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass8,995 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    8,995 miles
    Test number
    133293445309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass8,984 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    8,984 miles
    Test number
    141109335360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM52 FXL

Does LM52 FXL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM52 FXL is valid until 26 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM52 FXL?
The MOT on LM52 FXL is valid until 26 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM52 FXL done?
LM52 FXL was recorded at 54,729 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2025, an average of 2,301 miles a year.
Has LM52 FXL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 FXL has failed 7 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LM52 FXL 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 LM52 FXL find?
LM52 FXL passed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: slight knocking in steering colum.

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