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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,498 cc

LM59 BFAMOT history

LM59 BFA is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 27 Oct 2009. Its MOT expired on 18 Oct 2023 and it has passed 11 of 20 MOT tests, with 86,544 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Nov 2024.

LM59 BFA black Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 18 Oct 2023
Mileage
86,544 mi
At MOT on 14 Nov 2024
MOT tests
20
11 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,268 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM59 BFA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
27 Oct 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
14 Nov 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

LM59 BFA was last recorded at 86,544 miles on 14 Nov 2024, 336 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,208 miles · 19 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
336 miles
Average per year
5,268 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 86,544 miles
  • 2022 – 86,208 miles
  • 2021 – 85,213 miles
  • 2020 – 82,209 miles
  • 2019 – 77,288 miles
  • 2018 – 69,759 miles
  • 2017 – 61,693 miles
  • 2016 – 53,653 miles
  • 2015 – 46,666 miles
  • 2014 – 39,768 miles
  • 2013 – 31,571 miles
  • 2012 – 23,015 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail86,544 miles
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • MajorFront Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))
  • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

What MOT failures 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.

  • Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Obligatory mirror insecure

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Rear quarter panel adjoin by the door is dmaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear quarter panel is damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

20 tests since 23 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail86,544 miles (+336)9 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,544 miles
    Test number
    315515798709
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  2. Pass86,208 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    86,208 miles
    Test number
    107998535199
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDE (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail86,207 miles (+994)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,207 miles
    Test number
    586142402712
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDE (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass85,213 miles (+3,004)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    85,213 miles
    Test number
    879507092467
    • AdvisoryFront Bonnet damaged ,but can be oppened
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear body panel damaged

  5. Pass82,209 miles (+4,921)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    82,209 miles
    Test number
    440950925035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass77,288 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    77,288 miles
    Test number
    224696959819
    • AdvisoryRear shocks have a light damping effect

  7. Fail77,287 miles (+7,528)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,287 miles
    Test number
    767168348471
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear shocks have a light damping effect

  8. Pass69,759 miles (+3)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    69,759 miles
    Test number
    580971264554
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear quarter panel adjoin by the door is dmaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear quarter panel is damaged

  9. Fail69,756 miles (+8,063)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,756 miles
    Test number
    823997853958
    • MajorNearside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear quarter panel adjoin by the door is dmaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear quarter panel is damaged

  10. Pass61,693 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    61,693 miles
    Test number
    823752069196
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre side wall damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wing damage
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre side wall damaged
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light illuminate.

  11. Fail61,692 miles (+8,039)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,692 miles
    Test number
    838290051994
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front side wall damage
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wing damage
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear side wall damage
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light illuminate.

  12. Pass53,653 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    53,653 miles
    Test number
    434237368125
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Fail53,653 miles (+6,987)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,653 miles
    Test number
    189171956421
    • FailureNearside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass46,666 miles (+6,898)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    46,666 miles
    Test number
    798833091680

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass39,768 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    39,768 miles
    Test number
    688180504305
    • NoteFront wipers slightly smearing screen

  16. Fail39,768 miles (+8,197)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,768 miles
    Test number
    645080804388
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • NoteFront wipers slightly smearing screen

  17. Pass31,571 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    31,571 miles
    Test number
    398572793236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail31,571 miles (+8,556)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,571 miles
    Test number
    697392693244
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  19. Pass23,015 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    23,015 miles
    Test number
    849737692294
    • NoteChild booster seat and rubbish in rear no belt check

  20. Fail23,015 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,015 miles
    Test number
    398617892207
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Questions about LM59 BFA

Does LM59 BFA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM59 BFA expired on 18 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM59 BFA?
The MOT on LM59 BFA expired on 18 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM59 BFA done?
LM59 BFA was recorded at 86,544 miles at its MOT on 14 Nov 2024, an average of 5,268 miles a year.
Has LM59 BFA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM59 BFA has failed 9 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LM59 BFA 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 LM59 BFA find?
LM59 BFA failed its latest MOT on 14 Nov 2024 with 9 major defects, 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction; front bonnet primary retaining device ineffective; nearside front service brake excessively binding, and 8 more.

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