
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Pass74,839 miles (+1,685)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 74,839 miles
- Test number
- 293112007405
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Pass66,421 miles (+1,410)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 66,421 miles
- Test number
- 742754392526
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,011 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 65,011 miles
- Test number
- 184647770013
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass63,976 miles (+1,415)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 63,976 miles
- Test number
- 838246764880
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,561 miles (+2,035)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 62,561 miles
- Test number
- 888422114312
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,526 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 60,526 miles
- Test number
- 815469503379
No defects or advisories recorded.
PassMileage not read
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 437500812411
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,657 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 56,657 miles
- Test number
- 185411211378
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
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)
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)
Pass49,284 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 49,284 miles
- Test number
- 631189838319
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass41,401 miles (+110)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 41,401 miles
- Test number
- 324690277280
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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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