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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

LP02 APUMOT history

LP02 APU is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 22 Mar 2002. Its MOT expired on 7 Dec 2022 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 71,951 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Dec 2021.

LP02 APU blue Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz A-Class, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 7 Dec 2022
Mileage
71,951 mi
At MOT on 8 Mar 2018
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,461 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP02 APU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
22 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
8 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP02 APU was last recorded at 71,951 miles on 8 Mar 2018, 5,197 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Feb 2017.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,754 miles · 23 Feb 2017
Between the last two tests
5,197 miles
Average per year
5,461 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2018 – 71,951 miles
  • 2017 – 66,754 miles
  • 2016 – 61,757 miles
  • 2015 – 57,204 miles
  • 2014 – 51,504 miles
  • 2013 – 49,514 miles
  • 2012 – 38,645 miles
  • 2011 – 33,392 miles
  • 2010 – 28,232 miles
  • 2009 – 22,120 miles
  • 2008 – 16,451 miles
  • 2007 – 9,549 miles
  • 2006 – 6,122 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryExhaust back box rusty

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Offside Front Inner wheel arc brake pipe corroding

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2012

Full MOT history

24 tests since 16 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    632258181996
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box rusty

  2. PassMileage not read6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    176967926564
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front door slight damage
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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 marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))

  3. FailMileage not read2 dangerous4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    650358136256
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring mounting fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both side (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front door slight damage
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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 marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass71,951 miles (+5,197)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    71,951 miles
    Test number
    188775309257
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust mountings x2 broken

  5. Pass66,754 miles (+29)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    66,754 miles
    Test number
    163857517238
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner wheel arc brake pipe corroding
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  6. Fail66,725 miles (+4,968)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,725 miles
    Test number
    790460730282
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords face (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner wheel arc brake pipe corroding
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  7. Pass61,757 miles (+16)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    61,757 miles
    Test number
    510492083064
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

  8. Fail61,741 miles (+4,537)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,741 miles
    Test number
    920157082707
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Pass57,204 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    57,204 miles
    Test number
    647518645080
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteExhaust knocking against Nearside Rear lower arm
    • NoteWiper bloades slightly smearing

  10. Fail57,204 miles (+5,700)5 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,204 miles
    Test number
    598157645011
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteExhaust knocking against Nearside Rear lower arm
    • NoteWiper bloades slightly smearing

  11. Pass51,504 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    51,504 miles
    Test number
    335025754033
    • NoteN/s headlamp aim to the right close to excess
    • NoteO/s/f and n/s/f lower arm front bushes perishing
    • NoteO/s/f metal brake pipe corroding
    • NoteRear exhaust box corroding

  12. Fail51,504 miles (+1,990)4 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,504 miles
    Test number
    607335454098
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteN/s headlamp aim to the right close to excess
    • NoteO/s/f and n/s/f lower arm front bushes perishing
    • NoteO/s/f metal brake pipe corroding
    • NoteRear exhaust box corroding

  13. Pass49,514 miles (+5,015)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    49,514 miles
    Test number
    919657833081
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s/f metal brake pipe corroding
    • NotePlastic covers fitted
    • NoteRear brake pads worn

  14. Fail44,499 miles (+5,854)2 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,499 miles
    Test number
    157716533033
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s/f metal brake pipe corroding
    • NotePlastic covers fitted
    • NoteRear brake pads worn

  15. Pass38,645 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    38,645 miles
    Test number
    107440662420
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Fail38,645 miles (+5,253)1 repaired3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,645 miles
    Test number
    997160962076
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass33,392 miles (+5,160)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    33,392 miles
    Test number
    576066151012
    • NoteBoth front flexe brake pipes perishing
    • NotePlastic covers and sill fitted

  18. Pass28,232 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    28,232 miles
    Test number
    602804360032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail28,213 miles (+6,093)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,213 miles
    Test number
    132093960067
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  20. Pass22,120 miles (+5,669)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    22,120 miles
    Test number
    352263269020
    • NoteFront and rear brake pads worn on legal limit
    • NotePlastic covers fitted
    • NoteScrew in osr tyre

  21. Pass16,451 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    16,451 miles
    Test number
    730705568058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail16,442 miles (+6,893)2 failures1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,442 miles
    Test number
    541313868081
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NotePlastic covers fitted

  23. Pass9,549 miles (+3,427)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    9,549 miles
    Test number
    303756247007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass6,122 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    6,122 miles
    Test number
    990577746000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP02 APU

Does LP02 APU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LP02 APU expired on 7 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LP02 APU?
The MOT on LP02 APU expired on 7 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LP02 APU done?
LP02 APU was recorded at 71,951 miles at its MOT on 8 Mar 2018, an average of 5,461 miles a year.
Has LP02 APU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP02 APU has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Dec 2020.
Has the mileage on LP02 APU 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 LP02 APU find?
LP02 APU passed its latest MOT on 8 Dec 2021 with 9 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 6 more.

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