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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LM52 XUVMOT history

LM52 XUV is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 30 Jan 2003. Its MOT expired on 12 Jun 2025 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 82,178 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jun 2024.

LM52 XUV silver Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 12 Jun 2025
Mileage
82,178 mi
At MOT on 13 Jun 2024
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,409 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 XUV
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
30 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
13 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 XUV was last recorded at 82,178 miles on 13 Jun 2024, 734 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,444 miles · 8 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
734 miles
Average per year
3,409 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 82,178 miles
  • 2023 – 81,444 miles
  • 2022 – 75,765 miles
  • 2021 – 65,622 miles
  • 2020 – 63,542 miles
  • 2019 – 59,675 miles
  • 2018 – 56,145 miles
  • 2017 – 53,048 miles
  • 2016 – 51,667 miles
  • 2015 – 50,191 miles
  • 2014 – 48,089 miles
  • 2013 – 44,977 miles
  • 2012 – 42,698 miles
  • 2011 – 38,247 miles
  • 2010 – 35,412 miles
  • 2009 – 31,837 miles
  • 2008 – 27,508 miles
  • 2007 – 23,668 miles
  • 2006 – 19,409 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,178 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated N/s off/s front (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play N/s off/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both front

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 13 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,178 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    82,178 miles
    Test number
    468244453994
    • MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated N/s off/s front (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play N/s off/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail82,178 miles (+734)1 repaired2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,178 miles
    Test number
    302438183844
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated N/s off/s front (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play N/s off/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass81,444 miles (+5,679)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    81,444 miles
    Test number
    669112334601
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Nearside & Offside (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass75,765 miles (+4)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2023
    Odometer
    75,765 miles
    Test number
    152811181602
    • MinorFront Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both front (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail75,761 miles (+10,139)2 dangerous2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,761 miles
    Test number
    916313642601
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both front (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass65,622 miles (+2,080)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2022
    Odometer
    65,622 miles
    Test number
    792014138621
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass63,542 miles (+3,867)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    63,542 miles
    Test number
    763901403122
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass59,675 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    59,675 miles
    Test number
    618620148196
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail59,667 miles (+3,522)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,667 miles
    Test number
    707584594999
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass56,145 miles (+3,097)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    56,145 miles
    Test number
    883298241362
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre has slight cuts in tyre tread
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass53,048 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    53,048 miles
    Test number
    507565444422
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Both rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a light misting of oil Both front (2.7.3)

  12. Fail53,048 miles (+1,381)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,048 miles
    Test number
    270243089674
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Both rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a light misting of oil Both front (2.7.3)

  13. Pass51,667 miles (+1,476)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    51,667 miles
    Test number
    223070520559
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a light misting of oil Both front (2.7.3)

  14. Pass50,191 miles (+2,102)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    50,191 miles
    Test number
    989173575011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass48,089 miles (+3,112)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    48,089 miles
    Test number
    458789144035
    • NoteO/s/r tyre has slight cut in inner side wall

  16. Pass44,977 miles (+2,279)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    44,977 miles
    Test number
    689917543037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass42,698 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    42,698 miles
    Test number
    767745342076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail42,698 miles (+4,451)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,698 miles
    Test number
    347575242012
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass38,247 miles (+2,835)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    38,247 miles
    Test number
    297233941026
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre very close to limit

  20. Pass35,412 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    35,412 miles
    Test number
    120802140000
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  21. Fail35,404 miles (+3,567)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,404 miles
    Test number
    481211740044
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  22. Pass31,837 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    31,837 miles
    Test number
    364682949018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail31,827 miles (+4,319)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,827 miles
    Test number
    193761649040
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass27,508 miles (+3,840)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    27,508 miles
    Test number
    674582248044
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteN/s/r tyre has a cut in tread

  25. Pass23,668 miles (+4,259)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    23,668 miles
    Test number
    312930937065
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  26. Pass19,409 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    19,409 miles
    Test number
    172433516486
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LM52 XUV

Does LM52 XUV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM52 XUV expired on 12 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM52 XUV?
The MOT on LM52 XUV expired on 12 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM52 XUV done?
LM52 XUV was recorded at 82,178 miles at its MOT on 13 Jun 2024, an average of 3,409 miles a year.
Has LM52 XUV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 XUV has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on LM52 XUV 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 XUV find?
LM52 XUV passed its latest MOT on 13 Jun 2024 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s off/s front; registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s off/s front, and 3 more.

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