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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,699 cc

LR05 KGXMOT history

LR05 KGX is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 28 Apr 2005. Its MOT expired on 15 Dec 2025 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 97,132 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jan 2026.

LR05 KGX silver Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 15 Dec 2025
Mileage
97,132 mi
At MOT on 10 Jan 2026
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,884 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 KGX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,699 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
28 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
10 Jan 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LR05 KGX was last recorded at 97,132 miles on 10 Jan 2026, 409 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,723 miles · 16 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
409 miles
Average per year
4,884 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,132 miles
  • 2024 – 96,723 miles
  • 2023 – 94,006 miles
  • 2022 – 90,577 miles
  • 2021 – 86,074 miles
  • 2020 – 82,337 miles
  • 2019 – 74,716 miles
  • 2018 – 70,008 miles
  • 2017 – 64,223 miles
  • 2016 – 59,151 miles
  • 2015 – 53,900 miles
  • 2014 – 45,189 miles
  • 2013 – 38,286 miles
  • 2012 – 31,687 miles
  • 2011 – 25,631 miles
  • 2010 – 19,836 miles
  • 2009 – 14,030 miles
  • 2008 – 10,627 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail97,132 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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 Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front shock absorber corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front shock absorber corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

26 tests since 25 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail97,132 miles (+409)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,132 miles
    Test number
    718536383646
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  2. Pass96,723 miles (+2,717)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    96,723 miles
    Test number
    107765959832

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass94,006 miles (+48)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    94,006 miles
    Test number
    959865924964
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front shock absorber corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front shock absorber corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear fuel filler pipe corroded

  4. Fail93,958 miles (+3,381)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,958 miles
    Test number
    911631174102
    • MajorNearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front shock absorber corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front shock absorber corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear fuel filler pipe corroded

  5. Pass90,577 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    90,577 miles
    Test number
    795496190178
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  6. Fail90,577 miles (+4,503)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,577 miles
    Test number
    873370139700
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass86,074 miles (+3,737)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    86,074 miles
    Test number
    515878964803

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass82,337 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    82,337 miles
    Test number
    911246463222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail82,337 miles (+7,621)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,337 miles
    Test number
    473377434174
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass74,716 miles (+4,708)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    74,716 miles
    Test number
    427531405760

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass70,008 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    70,008 miles
    Test number
    821666218095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail70,008 miles (+5,785)1 dangerous2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,008 miles
    Test number
    162496778819
    • DangerousOffside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  13. Pass64,223 miles (+5,072)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    64,223 miles
    Test number
    954248704728

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass59,151 miles (+43)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    59,151 miles
    Test number
    726733180366
    • AdvisoryOffside front rose joint has slight movement, within the limit.

  15. Fail59,108 miles (+5,208)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,108 miles
    Test number
    487663498177
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside front rose joint has slight movement, within the limit.

  16. Pass53,900 miles (+8,711)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    53,900 miles
    Test number
    288278385135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass45,189 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    45,189 miles
    Test number
    625435304233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail45,185 miles (+6,899)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,185 miles
    Test number
    488598394167
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

  19. Pass38,286 miles (+6,599)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    38,286 miles
    Test number
    877959673023
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteO/s front tyre worn low & just within the legal limit
    • NoteRear blade has perished-away,...............@@'.............Thanx 4yur custom

  20. Pass31,687 miles (+6,056)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    31,687 miles
    Test number
    726562312167
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteSlight body damage on nearside rear

  21. Pass25,631 miles (+5,795)1 dangerous1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    25,631 miles
    Test number
    507467001129
    • DangerousFront & rear brake's worn
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  22. Pass19,836 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    19,836 miles
    Test number
    594999090002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail19,836 miles (+5,806)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,836 miles
    Test number
    553709790010
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  24. Fail14,030 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,030 miles
    Test number
    232407809432
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteUnder body shield/sill covers fitted not able to check all brake lines/suspension

  25. Pass14,030 miles (+3,403)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    14,030 miles
    Test number
    324287109183
    • NoteUnder body shield/sill covers fitted not able to check all brake lines/suspension

  26. Pass10,627 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    10,627 miles
    Test number
    471306618178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR05 KGX

Does LR05 KGX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR05 KGX expired on 15 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR05 KGX?
The MOT on LR05 KGX expired on 15 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR05 KGX done?
LR05 KGX was recorded at 97,132 miles at its MOT on 10 Jan 2026, an average of 4,884 miles a year.
Has LR05 KGX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 KGX has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LR05 KGX 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 LR05 KGX find?
LR05 KGX failed its latest MOT on 10 Jan 2026 with 2 major defects and 1 advisory: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing; front brake disc worn, but not excessively both.

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