
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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))
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
Pass84,067 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 84,067 miles
- Test number
- 700412338606
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
Pass65,451 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 65,451 miles
- Test number
- 406793432967
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass53,923 miles (+9,271)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 53,923 miles
- Test number
- 109237555030
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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
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
Pass38,526 miles (+2,224)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 38,526 miles
- Test number
- 575543032060
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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
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
Pass28,297 miles (+3,378)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 28,297 miles
- Test number
- 390946209073
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,919 miles (+3,215)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 24,919 miles
- Test number
- 150749808462
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,704 miles (+2,962)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 21,704 miles
- Test number
- 521634707058
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,742 miles (+51)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 18,742 miles
- Test number
- 760523506015
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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