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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Grey · Petrol · 2002 · 1,397 cc

LM52 PXUMOT history

LM52 PXU is a grey petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 30 Dec 2002. Its MOT expired on 11 Oct 2024 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 96,490 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2023.

LM52 PXU grey Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 11 Oct 2024
Mileage
96,490 mi
At MOT on 3 Oct 2023
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,381 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 PXU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,397 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
30 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
3 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 PXU was last recorded at 96,490 miles on 3 Oct 2023, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,488 miles · 2 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
4,381 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 96,490 miles
  • 2022 – 84,067 miles
  • 2021 – 76,605 miles
  • 2020 – 74,870 miles
  • 2019 – 73,574 miles
  • 2018 – 72,291 miles
  • 2017 – 70,056 miles
  • 2016 – 65,451 miles
  • 2015 – 53,923 miles
  • 2014 – 44,652 miles
  • 2013 – 41,438 miles
  • 2012 – 38,526 miles
  • 2011 – 36,302 miles
  • 2010 – 33,894 miles
  • 2009 – 28,297 miles
  • 2008 – 24,919 miles
  • 2007 – 21,704 miles
  • 2006 – 18,742 miles
  • 2005 – 18,691 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,490 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

26 tests since 30 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,490 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    96,490 miles
    Test number
    347489916476
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. Fail96,488 miles (+12,421)1 dangerous6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,488 miles
    Test number
    555742782641
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output o/s and n/s (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust hanger broken
  3. Pass84,067 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    84,067 miles
    Test number
    700412338606

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail84,067 miles (+7,462)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,067 miles
    Test number
    976646561163
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  5. Pass76,605 miles (+1,735)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    76,605 miles
    Test number
    250725993530
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Pass74,870 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    74,870 miles
    Test number
    850593263445
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Fail74,870 miles (+1,296)6 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,870 miles
    Test number
    595940450096
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Axle pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Axle pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Pass73,574 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    73,574 miles
    Test number
    230445276964
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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. Fail73,569 miles (+1,278)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,569 miles
    Test number
    688877000989
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))
  10. Pass72,291 miles (+2,235)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    72,291 miles
    Test number
    424581171409
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
    • 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 Both (1.1.11 (c))
  11. Pass70,056 miles (+4,605)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    70,056 miles
    Test number
    872535950220
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres tread cracking
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded/pitted slightly
    • AdvisoryRear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle covers fitted not allowing full inspection to some components
  12. Pass65,451 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    65,451 miles
    Test number
    406793432967

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail65,451 miles (+11,528)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,451 miles
    Test number
    231449103609
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
  14. Pass53,923 miles (+9,271)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    53,923 miles
    Test number
    109237555030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass44,652 miles (+3,214)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    44,652 miles
    Test number
    877947614047
    • AdvisoryCentre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteMot under wet conditions
  16. Pass41,438 miles (+37)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    41,438 miles
    Test number
    149658323456
    • NoteNearside rear tyre very distored on inner edge( will cause road noise)
    • NoteOffside & nearside front brake hoses perished
    • NoteOffside rear tyre distorted on inner edge
  17. Fail41,401 miles (+2,875)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,401 miles
    Test number
    438482023040
    • FailureDipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre very distored on inner edge( will cause road noise)
    • NoteOffside & nearside front brake hoses perished
    • NoteOffside rear tyre distorted on inner edge
  18. Pass38,526 miles (+2,224)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    38,526 miles
    Test number
    575543032060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass36,302 miles (+2,408)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    36,302 miles
    Test number
    506018211042
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  20. Pass33,894 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    33,894 miles
    Test number
    811341410034
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteRear reg.plate delaminating
  21. Fail33,894 miles (+5,597)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,894 miles
    Test number
    570061210057
    • FailureHeadlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteRear reg.plate delaminating
  22. Pass28,297 miles (+3,378)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    28,297 miles
    Test number
    390946209073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass24,919 miles (+3,215)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    24,919 miles
    Test number
    150749808462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass21,704 miles (+2,962)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    21,704 miles
    Test number
    521634707058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass18,742 miles (+51)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    18,742 miles
    Test number
    760523506015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail18,691 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,691 miles
    Test number
    420604365389
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about LM52 PXU

Does LM52 PXU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM52 PXU expired on 11 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM52 PXU?
The MOT on LM52 PXU expired on 11 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM52 PXU done?
LM52 PXU was recorded at 96,490 miles at its MOT on 3 Oct 2023, an average of 4,381 miles a year.
Has LM52 PXU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 PXU has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LM52 PXU 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 PXU find?
LM52 PXU passed its latest MOT on 3 Oct 2023 with 2 advisories: nearside front coil spring corroded; offside rear coil spring corroded.

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