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Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,498 cc

LS05 RKOMOT history

LS05 RKO is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 15 Jun 2005. Its MOT expired on 18 Feb 2025 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 69,279 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Feb 2024.

LS05 RKO silver Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 18 Feb 2025
Mileage
69,279 mi
At MOT on 16 Feb 2024
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,821 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS05 RKO
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
2005
First used
15 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
16 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS05 RKO was last recorded at 69,279 miles on 16 Feb 2024, 14,024 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
55,255 miles · 6 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
14,024 miles
Average per year
3,821 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 69,279 miles
  • 2023 – 55,255 miles
  • 2022 – 44,956 miles
  • 2021 – 36,393 miles
  • 2020 – 31,419 miles
  • 2019 – 31,388 miles
  • 2018 – 31,273 miles
  • 2017 – 30,076 miles
  • 2016 – 28,266 miles
  • 2015 – 26,592 miles
  • 2014 – 24,202 miles
  • 2013 – 22,306 miles
  • 2012 – 19,800 miles
  • 2011 – 18,132 miles
  • 2010 – 16,478 miles
  • 2009 – 14,243 miles
  • 2008 – 9,821 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,279 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre heavy wear inner and outer shoulders and wearing close to wear bars
  • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre heavy wear inner and outer shoulders and wearing close to wear bars
  • AdvisoryHub caps fitted wheel bolts not checkedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryPlastic sill covers and under trays fitted front to rear brake pipes not cheeked

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 Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

27 tests since 13 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,279 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    69,279 miles
    Test number
    953310078464
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre heavy wear inner and outer shoulders and wearing close to wear bars
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre heavy wear inner and outer shoulders and wearing close to wear bars
    • AdvisoryHub caps fitted wheel bolts not checked
    • AdvisoryPlastic sill covers and under trays fitted front to rear brake pipes not cheeked

  2. Fail69,271 miles (+14,016)4 dangerous5 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,271 miles
    Test number
    215592134369
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid n/s and o/s (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre heavy wear inner and outer shoulders and wearing close to wear bars
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre heavy wear inner and outer shoulders and wearing close to wear bars
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHub caps fitted wheel bolts not checked
    • AdvisoryLong hand brake travel
    • AdvisoryPlastic sill covers and under trays fitted front to rear brake pipes not cheeked

  3. Pass55,255 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    55,255 miles
    Test number
    700132746192
    • AdvisoryOffside reversing light in op
    • AdvisoryHub caps fitted wheel bolts not checked
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted brake pipes and hand brake cables not checked

  4. Fail55,247 miles (+10,291)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,247 miles
    Test number
    952322216734
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt small end (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside reversing light in op
    • AdvisoryHub caps fitted wheel bolts not checked
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted brake pipes and hand brake cables not checked

  5. Pass44,956 miles (+8,563)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    44,956 miles
    Test number
    137444265134
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass36,393 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    36,393 miles
    Test number
    991336033184
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail36,393 miles (+4,974)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,393 miles
    Test number
    787530523439
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass31,419 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    31,419 miles
    Test number
    563601810060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail31,419 miles (+31)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,419 miles
    Test number
    786477578003
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

  10. Pass31,388 miles (+115)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    31,388 miles
    Test number
    160228321225
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass31,273 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    31,273 miles
    Test number
    212416293693
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Fail31,273 miles (+1,197)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,273 miles
    Test number
    976744050198
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass30,076 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    30,076 miles
    Test number
    382768722281
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

  14. Fail30,076 miles (+1,810)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,076 miles
    Test number
    380986807432
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

  15. Pass28,266 miles (+1,674)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    28,266 miles
    Test number
    185933331705

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass26,592 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    26,592 miles
    Test number
    296668895029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail26,592 miles (+2,390)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,592 miles
    Test number
    526968195005
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  18. Fail24,202 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,202 miles
    Test number
    168391604176
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  19. Pass24,202 miles (+1,896)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    24,202 miles
    Test number
    865111804123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass22,306 miles (+2,506)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    22,306 miles
    Test number
    726999193049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass19,800 miles (+1,668)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    19,800 miles
    Test number
    278027702146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass18,132 miles (+1,654)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2012
    Odometer
    18,132 miles
    Test number
    968375041177
    • NoteUnable to clearly see rear inner brake pads

  23. Pass16,478 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    16,478 miles
    Test number
    843704800233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail16,454 miles (+2,211)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,454 miles
    Test number
    770271700241
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  25. Pass14,243 miles (+4,422)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    14,243 miles
    Test number
    370118799128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass9,821 miles (+444)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    9,821 miles
    Test number
    353643408400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass9,377 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    9,377 miles
    Test number
    792835068169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS05 RKO

Does LS05 RKO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS05 RKO expired on 18 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS05 RKO?
The MOT on LS05 RKO expired on 18 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS05 RKO done?
LS05 RKO was recorded at 69,279 miles at its MOT on 16 Feb 2024, an average of 3,821 miles a year.
Has LS05 RKO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS05 RKO has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on LS05 RKO 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 LS05 RKO find?
LS05 RKO passed its latest MOT on 16 Feb 2024 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front tyre heavy wear inner and outer shoulders and wearing close to wear bars; offside front tyre heavy wear inner and outer shoulders and wearing close to wear bars, and 2 more.

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