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Bronze · Diesel · 2015 · 1,461 cc

LR15 COUMOT history

LR15 COU is a bronze diesel Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 26 May 2015. Its MOT is valid until 25 Apr 2027 and it has passed 9 of 15 MOT tests, with 97,282 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Apr 2026.

LR15 COU bronze Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Apr 2027
Mileage
97,282 mi
At MOT on 15 Apr 2026
MOT tests
15
9 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,928 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR15 COU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Bronze
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
26 May 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR15 COU was last recorded at 97,282 miles on 15 Apr 2026, 3,922 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,360 miles · 1 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
3,922 miles
Average per year
4,928 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,282 miles
  • 2025 – 93,360 miles
  • 2024 – 88,951 miles
  • 2023 – 84,263 miles
  • 2022 – 78,990 miles
  • 2021 – 73,488 miles
  • 2020 – 69,843 miles
  • 2019 – 64,800 miles
  • 2018 – 58,401 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,282 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (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.

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

15 tests since 25 May 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,282 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    97,282 miles
    Test number
    786765459638
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Fail97,282 miles (+3,922)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,282 miles
    Test number
    421464403055
    • MajorOffside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass93,360 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    93,360 miles
    Test number
    449293247149
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. Fail93,360 miles (+4,409)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,360 miles
    Test number
    732665150153
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. Pass88,951 miles (+4,688)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    88,951 miles
    Test number
    447059960530
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn & corroded slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking & perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. Pass84,263 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    84,263 miles
    Test number
    299160511590
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  7. Fail84,263 miles (+5,273)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,263 miles
    Test number
    378430689446
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  8. Pass78,990 miles (+5,502)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2023
    Odometer
    78,990 miles
    Test number
    723762897409
    • AdvisoryOffside Front stone chip in OSF of windscreen
  9. Pass73,488 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2022
    Odometer
    73,488 miles
    Test number
    606157529771

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail73,488 miles (+3,645)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,488 miles
    Test number
    139042009730
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  11. Pass69,843 miles (+5,043)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2021
    Odometer
    69,843 miles
    Test number
    212212094579
    • AdvisoryEngine and under body covers fitted
  12. Pass64,800 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    64,800 miles
    Test number
    852317132284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail64,800 miles (+6,399)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,800 miles
    Test number
    388944429737
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  14. Pass58,401 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2019
    Odometer
    58,401 miles
    Test number
    221423569978

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail58,401 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,401 miles
    Test number
    518780510137
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Questions about LR15 COU

Does LR15 COU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR15 COU is valid until 25 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR15 COU?
The MOT on LR15 COU is valid until 25 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR15 COU done?
LR15 COU was recorded at 97,282 miles at its MOT on 15 Apr 2026, an average of 4,928 miles a year.
Has LR15 COU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR15 COU has failed 6 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LR15 COU 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 LR15 COU find?
LR15 COU passed its latest MOT on 15 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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