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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,699 cc

LR05 UZAMOT history

LR05 UZA is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 20 Apr 2005. Its MOT is valid until 17 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 102,012 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Aug 2026.

LR05 UZA silver Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Aug 2027
Mileage
102,012 mi
At MOT on 8 Aug 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,066 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 UZA
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
20 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 UZA was last recorded at 102,012 miles on 8 Aug 2026, 7,108 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,904 miles · 5 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
7,108 miles
Average per year
5,066 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 102,012 miles
  • 2025 – 94,904 miles
  • 2024 – 87,248 miles
  • 2023 – 79,514 miles
  • 2022 – 69,990 miles
  • 2021 – 62,219 miles
  • 2020 – 58,738 miles
  • 2019 – 53,060 miles
  • 2018 – 48,608 miles
  • 2017 – 42,029 miles
  • 2016 – 32,501 miles
  • 2015 – 27,340 miles
  • 2014 – 22,288 miles
  • 2013 – 21,415 miles
  • 2012 – 20,065 miles
  • 2011 – 18,354 miles
  • 2010 – 16,302 miles
  • 2009 – 13,438 miles
  • 2008 – 10,191 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,012 miles
  • MinorFront Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both - Inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both -Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both - Nearside & Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

24 tests since 23 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,012 miles (+7,108)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    102,012 miles
    Test number
    203218742902
    • MinorFront Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both - Inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both -Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both - Nearside & Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass94,904 miles (+2)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    94,904 miles
    Test number
    658171997555
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail94,902 miles (+7,654)1 dangerous3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,902 miles
    Test number
    890759356154
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass87,248 miles (+7,734)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    87,248 miles
    Test number
    226519791282
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner cv joint not in place (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  5. Pass79,514 miles (+9,524)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    79,514 miles
    Test number
    940070240187
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges on both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass69,990 miles (+56)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    69,990 miles
    Test number
    545267669583
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail69,934 miles (+7,715)2 major2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,934 miles
    Test number
    461703323294
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass62,219 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    62,219 miles
    Test number
    804090049879

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail62,219 miles (+3,481)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,219 miles
    Test number
    574750290863
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass58,738 miles (+5,678)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    58,738 miles
    Test number
    542507188758
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass53,060 miles (+4,452)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    53,060 miles
    Test number
    114677216289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass48,608 miles (+6,579)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    48,608 miles
    Test number
    605460824249
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

  13. Pass42,029 miles (+9,528)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    42,029 miles
    Test number
    622805883493
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

  14. Pass32,501 miles (+5,161)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    32,501 miles
    Test number
    223244515220
    • AdvisoryESP LIGHT IS ON
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Deteriating (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer edge low And deteriating (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass27,340 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    27,340 miles
    Test number
    324027776583

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail27,339 miles (+5,051)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,339 miles
    Test number
    820080001250
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryBOTH front wiper blades slightly smearing but not ineffective
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted to Offside Rear NOT allowing full inspection of adult seat belt
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass22,288 miles (+873)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    22,288 miles
    Test number
    848305204233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass21,415 miles (+1,350)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    21,415 miles
    Test number
    218534583490
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteChild seats fitted to both rear seats.

  19. Pass20,065 miles (+1,711)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    20,065 miles
    Test number
    546086312245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass18,354 miles (+2,052)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    18,354 miles
    Test number
    315472791133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass16,302 miles (+2,864)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    16,302 miles
    Test number
    482412800207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass13,438 miles (+3,247)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    13,438 miles
    Test number
    790733089107
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass10,191 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    10,191 miles
    Test number
    511065878175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail10,189 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,189 miles
    Test number
    133925878118
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about LR05 UZA

Does LR05 UZA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR05 UZA is valid until 17 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR05 UZA?
The MOT on LR05 UZA is valid until 17 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR05 UZA done?
LR05 UZA was recorded at 102,012 miles at its MOT on 8 Aug 2026, an average of 5,066 miles a year.
Has LR05 UZA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 UZA has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LR05 UZA 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 UZA find?
LR05 UZA passed its latest MOT on 8 Aug 2026 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both - inner; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front lower anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 4 more.

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