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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,498 cc

LS05 VKNMOT history

LS05 VKN is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 20 Jun 2005. Its MOT expired on 22 Feb 2023 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 129,172 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Feb 2022.

LS05 VKN blue Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 22 Feb 2023
Mileage
129,172 mi
At MOT on 23 Feb 2022
MOT tests
16
14 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,708 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS05 VKN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
20 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
23 Feb 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS05 VKN was last recorded at 129,172 miles on 23 Feb 2022, 8,551 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Feb 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,621 miles · 18 Feb 2021
Between the last two tests
8,551 miles
Average per year
7,708 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 129,172 miles
  • 2021 – 120,621 miles
  • 2020 – 114,548 miles
  • 2019 – 107,034 miles
  • 2018 – 98,385 miles
  • 2017 – 91,130 miles
  • 2016 – 82,041 miles
  • 2015 – 75,760 miles
  • 2014 – 66,339 miles
  • 2013 – 55,539 miles
  • 2012 – 46,724 miles
  • 2010 – 39,495 miles
  • 2009 – 31,048 miles
  • 2008 – 23,987 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,172 miles
  • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryN/s washers weak
  • AdvisorySlight perishing to the rear tyres
  • AdvisorySurface corrosion to the under body
  • AdvisoryUnder trays and sill covers fitted

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.

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • O/s/r tyre perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Small splits to both the front wiper blades

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Under trays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

16 tests since 2 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,172 miles (+8,551)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    129,172 miles
    Test number
    713473696116
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s washers weak
    • AdvisorySlight perishing to the rear tyres
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to the under body
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and sill covers fitted

  2. Pass120,621 miles (+6,073)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    120,621 miles
    Test number
    764134735435
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass114,548 miles (+7,514)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    114,548 miles
    Test number
    139285363884
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass107,034 miles (+8,649)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    107,034 miles
    Test number
    302149386174
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has cut in outer wall

  5. Pass98,385 miles (+7,255)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    98,385 miles
    Test number
    314449431038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass91,130 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    91,130 miles
    Test number
    511932547373
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre perishing
    • AdvisorySmall splits to both the front wiper blades
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  7. Fail91,130 miles (+25)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,130 miles
    Test number
    158205781968
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre perishing
    • AdvisorySmall splits to both the front wiper blades
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  8. Fail91,105 miles (+9,064)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,105 miles
    Test number
    624586924965
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
    • AdvisoryCracking around offside front tyre sidewall

  9. Pass82,041 miles (+6,281)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    82,041 miles
    Test number
    192717248430
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder covers fitted

  10. Pass75,760 miles (+9,421)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    75,760 miles
    Test number
    275588495007
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass66,339 miles (+10,800)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    66,339 miles
    Test number
    509806804145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass55,539 miles (+8,815)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    55,539 miles
    Test number
    637975593060
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass46,724 miles (+7,229)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    46,724 miles
    Test number
    416469202118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass39,495 miles (+8,447)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    39,495 miles
    Test number
    630995770161
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass31,048 miles (+7,061)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    31,048 miles
    Test number
    483636379126
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass23,987 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    23,987 miles
    Test number
    332244488167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS05 VKN

Does LS05 VKN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS05 VKN expired on 22 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS05 VKN?
The MOT on LS05 VKN expired on 22 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS05 VKN done?
LS05 VKN was recorded at 129,172 miles at its MOT on 23 Feb 2022, an average of 7,708 miles a year.
Has LS05 VKN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS05 VKN has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Feb 2017.
Has the mileage on LS05 VKN 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 VKN find?
LS05 VKN passed its latest MOT on 23 Feb 2022 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: headlamp lens slightly defective both; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides; rear coil spring corroded both, and 4 more.

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