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Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,498 cc

LR58 VLJMOT history

LR58 VLJ is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 25 Sept 2008. Its MOT expired on 22 Sept 2026 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 117,138 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Sept 2025.

LR58 VLJ silver Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 22 Sept 2026
Mileage
117,138 mi
At MOT on 20 Sept 2025
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,906 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR58 VLJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
25 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR58 VLJ was last recorded at 117,138 miles on 20 Sept 2025, 3,388 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,750 miles · 21 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
3,388 miles
Average per year
5,906 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 117,138 miles
  • 2024 – 113,750 miles
  • 2023 – 109,745 miles
  • 2022 – 103,301 miles
  • 2021 – 99,687 miles
  • 2020 – 98,648 miles
  • 2019 – 95,172 miles
  • 2018 – 88,783 miles
  • 2017 – 82,121 miles
  • 2016 – 72,271 miles
  • 2015 – 59,445 miles
  • 2014 – 51,301 miles
  • 2013 – 46,491 miles
  • 2011 – 34,692 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,138 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lenses hazy (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Under tray fitted obscuring some under side components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

20 tests since 5 Oct 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,138 miles (+3,388)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    117,138 miles
    Test number
    359110650543
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lenses hazy (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. Pass113,750 miles (+4,005)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    113,750 miles
    Test number
    795028884359
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission oil leak (Offside drive seal) (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside to offside (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Pass109,745 miles (+6,444)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    109,745 miles
    Test number
    734899860947
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Pass103,301 miles (+3,614)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2023
    Odometer
    103,301 miles
    Test number
    547652866968
    • AdvisoryNearside Gearbox mounting defective engine bay
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass99,687 miles (+1,039)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2022
    Odometer
    99,687 miles
    Test number
    354753062425
    • AdvisoryNearside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Pass98,648 miles (+3,476)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    98,648 miles
    Test number
    786279652394
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn inner and outer shoulders and worn too wear bars
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre outer side wall and tread blocks perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn inner and outer shoulders
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre outer side wall and tread blocks perished
    • AdvisoryHub caps fitted wheel bolts not checked
  7. Pass95,172 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    95,172 miles
    Test number
    196433193645
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted obscuring some under side components
  8. Fail95,172 miles (+6,389)2 dangerous1 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,172 miles
    Test number
    223534302325
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted obscuring some under side components
  9. Pass88,783 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    88,783 miles
    Test number
    941612580747
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside side skirt missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
  10. Fail88,783 miles (+6,662)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,783 miles
    Test number
    279675709224
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside side skirt missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
  11. Pass82,121 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    82,121 miles
    Test number
    780186477482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail82,119 miles (+9,848)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,119 miles
    Test number
    539828684829
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
  13. Pass72,271 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    72,271 miles
    Test number
    646498657988
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)
  14. Fail72,271 miles (+12,826)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,271 miles
    Test number
    836598551336
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass59,445 miles (+8,144)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    59,445 miles
    Test number
    899876825031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass51,301 miles (+4,810)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    51,301 miles
    Test number
    799071944022
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass46,491 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    46,491 miles
    Test number
    916482343099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail46,475 miles (+11,783)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,475 miles
    Test number
    326980643023
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
  19. Pass34,692 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    34,692 miles
    Test number
    275798471224
    • NoteFront screen is cracked
  20. Fail34,692 miles2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,692 miles
    Test number
    965538371221
    • FailureNearside Front 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)
    • NoteFront screen is cracked

Questions about LR58 VLJ

Does LR58 VLJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR58 VLJ expired on 22 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR58 VLJ?
The MOT on LR58 VLJ expired on 22 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR58 VLJ done?
LR58 VLJ was recorded at 117,138 miles at its MOT on 20 Sept 2025, an average of 5,906 miles a year.
Has LR58 VLJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR58 VLJ has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Feb 2019.
Has the mileage on LR58 VLJ 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 LR58 VLJ find?
LR58 VLJ passed its latest MOT on 20 Sept 2025 with 5 advisories: front brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides; front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lenses hazy; oil leak, but not excessive, and 2 more.

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