Mercedes-Benz A-Class
Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,992 cc
LM55 BWJMOT history
LM55 BWJ is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 15 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 27 Aug 2025 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 163,145 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Aug 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 27 Aug 2025
- Mileage
- 163,145 mi
- At MOT on 28 Aug 2024
- MOT tests
- 21
- 16 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 7,076 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM55 BWJ
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- A-Class
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,992 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 15 Dec 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 27 Aug 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Aug 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LM55 BWJ was last recorded at 163,145 miles on 28 Aug 2024, 3,661 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Oct 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 159,484 miles · 27 Oct 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 3,661 miles
- Average per year
- 7,076 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 163,145 miles
- 2022 – 159,484 miles
- 2021 – 149,261 miles
- 2020 – 141,085 miles
- 2019 – 130,831 miles
- 2018 – 124,205 miles
- 2017 – 121,446 miles
- 2016 – 117,616 miles
- 2015 – 114,884 miles
- 2014 – 110,308 miles
- 2013 – 100,629 miles
- 2012 – 88,730 miles
- 2011 – 75,477 miles
- 2010 – 64,042 miles
- 2009 – 55,555 miles
- 2008 – 50,710 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass163,145 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryMacpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake binding
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBonnet latch damaged but still operates
- AdvisoryExhaust box outer skin corroded
- AdvisoryHigh level brake light not working
- AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion
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.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn smooth on outer edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
21 tests since 7 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass163,145 miles2 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 163,145 miles
- Test number
- 519750266715
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryMacpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake binding
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBonnet latch damaged but still operates
- AdvisoryExhaust box outer skin corroded
- AdvisoryHigh level brake light not working
- AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion
Fail163,145 miles (+3,661)1 repaired2 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 163,145 miles
- Test number
- 379783077643
- Repaired at testRear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryMacpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake binding
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBonnet latch damaged but still operates
- AdvisoryExhaust box outer skin corroded
- AdvisoryHigh level brake light not working
- AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion
Pass159,484 miles (+10,223)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 159,484 miles
- Test number
- 737057726840
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass149,261 miles (+8,176)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 149,261 miles
- Test number
- 711957168322
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass141,085 miles (+104)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 141,085 miles
- Test number
- 811342317741
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn smooth on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail140,981 miles (+10,150)5 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,981 miles
- Test number
- 243407466259
- MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner cv boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken spring broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner cv boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn smooth on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass130,831 miles (+6,626)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 130,831 miles
- Test number
- 564680426638
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass124,205 miles1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 124,205 miles
- Test number
- 595380043302
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine cover and undertray fitted obscuring components
Fail124,205 miles (+2,759)2 major1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,205 miles
- Test number
- 387058174522
- MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine cover and undertray fitted obscuring components
Pass121,446 miles (+3,830)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 121,446 miles
- Test number
- 409646484586
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- 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)
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on outer edge of tread
- AdvisoryOffside Rear slight cracking in tyre tread
- AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryExhaust centre silencer outer casing corroding away
- AdvisoryScratch on passenger side of windscreen
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Pass117,616 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 117,616 miles
- Test number
- 511326642837
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail117,616 miles (+2,732)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,616 miles
- Test number
- 623904770280
- FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Pass114,884 miles (+4,576)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 114,884 miles
- Test number
- 590477932802
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer unevenly worn approx 2mm tyre tread remaining
Pass110,308 miles (+9,679)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 110,308 miles
- Test number
- 906742154299
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteNearside rear tyre outer edge worn
Pass100,629 miles (+11,899)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 100,629 miles
- Test number
- 187126553262
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,730 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 88,730 miles
- Test number
- 307365252265
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail88,730 miles (+13,253)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,730 miles
- Test number
- 748355252263
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass75,477 miles (+11,435)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 75,477 miles
- Test number
- 269210161237
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,042 miles (+8,487)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 64,042 miles
- Test number
- 570557860285
- NoteFront discs-pitted and corroded on inside surfaces
Pass55,555 miles (+4,845)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 55,555 miles
- Test number
- 384027069261
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteADV HANDBRAKE TRAVEL
- NoteADV REAR WIPER
Pass50,710 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 50,710 miles
- Test number
- 853041688289
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LM55 BWJ
- Does LM55 BWJ currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LM55 BWJ expired on 27 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LM55 BWJ?
- The MOT on LM55 BWJ expired on 27 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LM55 BWJ done?
- LM55 BWJ was recorded at 163,145 miles at its MOT on 28 Aug 2024, an average of 7,076 miles a year.
- Has LM55 BWJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LM55 BWJ has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Aug 2024.
- Has the mileage on LM55 BWJ 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 LM55 BWJ find?
- LM55 BWJ passed its latest MOT on 28 Aug 2024 with 2 minor defects and 11 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; offside front tyre obviously under inflated; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 10 more.
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