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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,397 cc

LR51 SSOMOT history

LR51 SSO is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 10 Sept 2001. Its MOT expired on 3 Dec 2023 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 74,839 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Nov 2022.

LR51 SSO silver Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 3 Dec 2023
Mileage
74,839 mi
At MOT on 8 Nov 2022
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,378 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR51 SSO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,397 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
10 Sept 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
8 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR51 SSO was last recorded at 74,839 miles on 8 Nov 2022, 1,685 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,154 miles · 8 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
1,685 miles
Average per year
2,378 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 74,839 miles
  • 2021 – 73,154 miles
  • 2020 – 71,583 miles
  • 2019 – 70,000 miles
  • 2018 – 68,150 miles
  • 2017 – 66,421 miles
  • 2016 – 65,011 miles
  • 2015 – 63,976 miles
  • 2014 – 62,561 miles
  • 2013 – 60,526 miles
  • 2011 – 56,657 miles
  • 2010 – 55,220 miles
  • 2009 – 53,334 miles
  • 2008 – 49,284 miles
  • 2007 – 41,401 miles
  • 2006 – 36,479 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,839 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 20 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,839 miles (+1,685)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    74,839 miles
    Test number
    293112007405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass73,154 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    73,154 miles
    Test number
    300896240974
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Fail73,154 miles (+1,571)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,154 miles
    Test number
    483103342185
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Pass71,583 miles (+1,583)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    71,583 miles
    Test number
    346718758937
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both at front wheels (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Pass70,000 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    70,000 miles
    Test number
    393947773084
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Fail70,000 miles (+1,850)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,000 miles
    Test number
    994371751527
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Pass68,150 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    68,150 miles
    Test number
    603444263480
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Fail68,150 miles (+1,729)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,150 miles
    Test number
    344317785149
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  9. Pass66,421 miles (+1,410)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    66,421 miles
    Test number
    742754392526

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass65,011 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    65,011 miles
    Test number
    184647770013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail65,011 miles (+1,035)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,011 miles
    Test number
    584939279989
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
  12. Pass63,976 miles (+1,415)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    63,976 miles
    Test number
    838246764880

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass62,561 miles (+2,035)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    62,561 miles
    Test number
    888422114312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass60,526 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    60,526 miles
    Test number
    815469503379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    437500812411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass56,657 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    56,657 miles
    Test number
    185411211378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail56,657 miles (+1,437)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,657 miles
    Test number
    405021111412
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  18. Pass55,220 miles (+1,886)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    55,220 miles
    Test number
    413696110407
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  19. Pass53,334 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    53,334 miles
    Test number
    512238019304
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
  20. Fail53,334 miles (+4,050)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,334 miles
    Test number
    874888219306
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
  21. Pass49,284 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    49,284 miles
    Test number
    631189838319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail49,284 miles (+7,883)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,284 miles
    Test number
    932609738302
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  23. Pass41,401 miles (+110)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    41,401 miles
    Test number
    324690277280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail41,291 miles (+4,812)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,291 miles
    Test number
    334114367266
    • FailureFront Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  25. Pass36,479 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    36,479 miles
    Test number
    482873166270
    • NoteEngine management light on.

Questions about LR51 SSO

Does LR51 SSO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR51 SSO expired on 3 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR51 SSO?
The MOT on LR51 SSO expired on 3 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR51 SSO done?
LR51 SSO was recorded at 74,839 miles at its MOT on 8 Nov 2022, an average of 2,378 miles a year.
Has LR51 SSO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR51 SSO has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on LR51 SSO 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 LR51 SSO find?
LR51 SSO passed its latest MOT on 8 Nov 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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