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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LM52 FZYMOT history

LM52 FZY is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 13 Jan 2003. Its MOT is valid until 2 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 61,550 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2026.

LM52 FZY silver Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Mar 2027
Mileage
61,550 mi
At MOT on 3 Mar 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,424 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 FZY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
13 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 FZY was last recorded at 61,550 miles on 3 Mar 2026, 3,435 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
58,115 miles · 27 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
3,435 miles
Average per year
2,424 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 61,550 miles
  • 2025 – 58,115 miles
  • 2024 – 56,737 miles
  • 2023 – 53,601 miles
  • 2022 – 51,294 miles
  • 2021 – 48,666 miles
  • 2019 – 45,560 miles
  • 2018 – 43,819 miles
  • 2017 – 41,072 miles
  • 2015 – 37,294 miles
  • 2014 – 35,125 miles
  • 2013 – 33,080 miles
  • 2012 – 30,499 miles
  • 2011 – 27,878 miles
  • 2010 – 24,935 miles
  • 2009 – 22,422 miles
  • 2008 – 19,562 miles
  • 2007 – 16,317 miles
  • 2006 – 12,956 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass61,550 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2025

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Steering column top bearing slightly worn

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

26 tests since 14 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass61,550 miles (+3,435)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    61,550 miles
    Test number
    360575523859

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass58,115 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    58,115 miles
    Test number
    929927645230
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust system slightly deteriorated.

  3. Fail58,115 miles (+1,378)2 repaired10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,115 miles
    Test number
    424139024803
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust system slightly deteriorated.

  4. Pass56,737 miles (+3,136)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    56,737 miles
    Test number
    217114075723
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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 Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass53,601 miles (+2,307)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    53,601 miles
    Test number
    828615311591
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass51,294 miles (+2,628)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    51,294 miles
    Test number
    939483123174
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • 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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

  7. Pass48,666 miles (+3,106)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    48,666 miles
    Test number
    116392472865
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

  8. Pass45,560 miles (+1,741)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    45,560 miles
    Test number
    477379020463
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryUndertray prevents inspection of some brake and fuel fuel pipes

  9. Pass43,819 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2019
    Odometer
    43,819 miles
    Test number
    290909168958
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre sidewall slightly deteriorated

  10. Fail43,819 miles (+2,747)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,819 miles
    Test number
    530190662075
    • Repaired at testCentral Front Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre sidewall slightly deteriorated

  11. Pass41,072 miles (+562)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2018
    Odometer
    41,072 miles
    Test number
    550208609081
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre sidewall slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre sidewall slightly deteriorated

  12. Pass40,510 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    40,510 miles
    Test number
    589065936553
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

  13. Fail40,510 miles (+3,216)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,510 miles
    Test number
    568730933037
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

  14. Pass37,294 miles (+2,169)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    37,294 miles
    Test number
    459798115108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass35,125 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    35,125 miles
    Test number
    175803564041
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRear exhaust mount broken exhaust still supported

  16. Fail35,125 miles (+2,045)2 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,125 miles
    Test number
    107430764002
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRear exhaust mount broken exhaust still supported

  17. Pass33,080 miles (+2,581)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    33,080 miles
    Test number
    817695333087
    • NoteExhaust centre box corroded.
    • NoteNear side rear brake pipe corroded.

  18. Pass30,499 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    30,499 miles
    Test number
    238729932009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail30,499 miles (+2,621)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,499 miles
    Test number
    179418532442
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  20. Pass27,878 miles (+2,943)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    27,878 miles
    Test number
    146814851440
    • NoteRear springs corroded
    • NoteRear wiper blade torn

  21. Pass24,935 miles (+2,513)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    24,935 miles
    Test number
    132709030018
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  22. Pass22,422 miles (+2,860)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    22,422 miles
    Test number
    591944139052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass19,562 miles (+3,245)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    19,562 miles
    Test number
    181133948428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass16,317 miles (+3,361)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    16,317 miles
    Test number
    431852137046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass12,956 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    12,956 miles
    Test number
    784675546008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail12,956 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,956 miles
    Test number
    920745246094
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about LM52 FZY

Does LM52 FZY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM52 FZY is valid until 2 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM52 FZY?
The MOT on LM52 FZY is valid until 2 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM52 FZY done?
LM52 FZY was recorded at 61,550 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2026, an average of 2,424 miles a year.
Has LM52 FZY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 FZY has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LM52 FZY 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 FZY find?
LM52 FZY passed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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