
Mercedes-Benz A-Class
Silver · Diesel · 2015 · 1,461 cc
LM65 DFZMOT history
LM65 DFZ is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 30 Sept 2015. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jul 2027 and it has passed 9 of 13 MOT tests, with 177,346 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jul 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 177,346 mi
- At MOT on 8 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 13
- 9 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 13,038 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM65 DFZ
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- A-Class
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,461 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2015
- First used
- 30 Sept 2015
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LM65 DFZ was last recorded at 177,346 miles on 8 Jul 2026, 355 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jun 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 176,991 miles · 15 Jun 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 355 miles
- Average per year
- 13,038 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 177,346 miles
- 2025 – 169,879 miles
- 2024 – 164,009 miles
- 2023 – 149,396 miles
- 2022 – 121,349 miles
- 2021 – 105,416 miles
- 2020 – 94,116 miles
- 2019 – 85,350 miles
- 2018 – 75,685 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
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 Obligatory mirror slightly damaged
Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
13 tests since 20 Sept 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass177,346 miles (+355)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 177,346 miles
- Test number
- 598506527427
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail176,991 miles (+7,112)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 176,991 miles
- Test number
- 569620725334
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass169,879 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2026
- Odometer
- 169,879 miles
- Test number
- 167140857870
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail169,879 miles (+5,870)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 169,879 miles
- Test number
- 517102470492
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass164,009 miles (+14,613)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 164,009 miles
- Test number
- 568823920643
- MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Pass149,396 miles (+28,047)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 149,396 miles
- Test number
- 714682392972
- MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Pass121,349 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 121,349 miles
- Test number
- 319173974857
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail121,349 miles (+15,933)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,349 miles
- Test number
- 798862625298
- MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (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 not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass105,416 miles (+11,300)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 105,416 miles
- Test number
- 807114814606
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass94,116 miles (+75)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 94,116 miles
- Test number
- 188458655488
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail94,041 miles (+8,691)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,041 miles
- Test number
- 968498265252
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Pass85,350 miles (+9,665)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 85,350 miles
- Test number
- 225079148349
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Pass75,685 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 75,685 miles
- Test number
- 979700069197
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryEngine cover & under tray fitted
Questions about LM65 DFZ
- Does LM65 DFZ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM65 DFZ is valid until 7 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LM65 DFZ?
- The MOT on LM65 DFZ is valid until 7 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LM65 DFZ done?
- LM65 DFZ was recorded at 177,346 miles at its MOT on 8 Jul 2026, an average of 13,038 miles a year.
- Has LM65 DFZ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LM65 DFZ has failed 4 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jun 2026.
- Has the mileage on LM65 DFZ 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 LM65 DFZ find?
- LM65 DFZ passed its latest MOT on 8 Jul 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.
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