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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Silver · Petrol · 2009 · 1,699 cc

LR59 VSAMOT history

LR59 VSA is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 14 Oct 2009. Its MOT is valid until 14 Oct 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 31,825 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

LR59 VSA silver Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Oct 2027
Mileage
31,825 mi
At MOT on 30 Sept 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,799 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR59 VSA
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
2009
First used
14 Oct 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR59 VSA was last recorded at 31,825 miles on 30 Sept 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
31,825 miles · 29 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
1,799 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 31,825 miles
  • 2025 – 30,754 miles
  • 2024 – 29,488 miles
  • 2023 – 28,025 miles
  • 2022 – 26,517 miles
  • 2021 – 25,143 miles
  • 2020 – 23,820 miles
  • 2019 – 22,433 miles
  • 2018 – 20,144 miles
  • 2017 – 18,171 miles
  • 2016 – 16,311 miles
  • 2015 – 13,966 miles
  • 2014 – 11,913 miles
  • 2013 – 9,357 miles
  • 2012 – 6,661 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass31,825 miles
  • AdvisoryBoth rear shocks corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated ALL 4 CRACKING (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL 4 (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear brake pads lowRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisorySeat belt retracting slowRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2025–2026

Full MOT history

20 tests since 3 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass31,825 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    31,825 miles
    Test number
    590238341784
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shocks corroded
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated ALL 4 CRACKING (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL 4 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads low
    • AdvisorySeat belt retracting slow
  2. Fail31,825 miles (+1,071)7 major2 minor14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,825 miles
    Test number
    401113055802
    • MajorFront Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shocks corroded
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated ALL 4 CRACKING (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL 4 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads low
    • AdvisorySeat belt retracting slow
  3. Pass30,754 miles (+1)3 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    30,754 miles
    Test number
    590688171737
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Fail30,753 miles (+1,265)3 major5 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,753 miles
    Test number
    241718559178
    • MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Pass29,488 miles (+32)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    29,488 miles
    Test number
    421373960665
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Fail29,456 miles (+1,431)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,456 miles
    Test number
    959621101956
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Pass28,025 miles (+1,508)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    28,025 miles
    Test number
    919856703655
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (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))
    • AdvisoryWear on brake pedal anti-slip pad.
  8. Pass26,517 miles (+1,374)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    26,517 miles
    Test number
    614940488121
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWear on anti-slip brake pad.
  9. Pass25,143 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    25,143 miles
    Test number
    885917773380
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Fail25,143 miles (+1,323)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,143 miles
    Test number
    831813640543
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass23,820 miles (+1,387)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    23,820 miles
    Test number
    372990388904

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass22,433 miles (+2,289)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    22,433 miles
    Test number
    200344913981

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass20,144 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    20,144 miles
    Test number
    912727060468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail20,144 miles (+1,973)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,144 miles
    Test number
    901545292401
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working nsf door indicator inop (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  15. Pass18,171 miles (+1,860)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    18,171 miles
    Test number
    294850474621

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass16,311 miles (+2,345)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    16,311 miles
    Test number
    525060846497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass13,966 miles (+2,053)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    13,966 miles
    Test number
    582286840793

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass11,913 miles (+2,556)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    11,913 miles
    Test number
    366479574414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass9,357 miles (+2,696)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    9,357 miles
    Test number
    757895173233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass6,661 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    6,661 miles
    Test number
    937177872278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR59 VSA

Does LR59 VSA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR59 VSA is valid until 14 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR59 VSA?
The MOT on LR59 VSA is valid until 14 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR59 VSA done?
LR59 VSA was recorded at 31,825 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2026, an average of 1,799 miles a year.
Has LR59 VSA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR59 VSA has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LR59 VSA 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 LR59 VSA find?
LR59 VSA passed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2026 with 10 advisories: both rear shocks corroded; brake hose slightly deteriorated all 4 cracking; brake pedal wearing smooth, and 7 more.

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