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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,699 cc

LS09 FYBMOT history

LS09 FYB is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 29 May 2009. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jul 2027 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 76,359 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jul 2026.

LS09 FYB black Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 31 Jul 2027
Mileage
76,359 mi
At MOT on 27 Jul 2026
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,959 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS09 FYB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,699 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
29 May 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS09 FYB was last recorded at 76,359 miles on 27 Jul 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jul 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 May 2016: 36,596 miles, lower than 47,185 miles on 28 May 2015.
  • 23 May 2016: 36,591 miles, lower than 36,596 miles on 20 May 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
76,359 miles · 25 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,959 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 76,359 miles
  • 2025 – 73,450 miles
  • 2024 – 67,704 miles
  • 2023 – 62,556 miles
  • 2022 – 59,040 miles
  • 2021 – 54,756 miles
  • 2020 – 50,740 miles
  • 2019 – 46,432 miles
  • 2018 – 42,126 miles
  • 2017 – 38,414 miles
  • 2016 – 36,591 miles
  • 2015 – 47,185 miles
  • 2014 – 31,240 miles
  • 2013 – 24,786 miles
  • 2012 – 20,019 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,359 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))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

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 Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major3 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Child seat fitted unable to fully inspect seatbelt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass76,359 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    76,359 miles
    Test number
    811858420531
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail76,359 miles (+2,909)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,359 miles
    Test number
    716155940648
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass73,450 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    73,450 miles
    Test number
    229862434233
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  4. Fail73,448 miles (+27)9 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,448 miles
    Test number
    811648505611
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  5. Fail73,421 miles (+5,717)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,421 miles
    Test number
    328771722175
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass67,704 miles (+5,148)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    67,704 miles
    Test number
    134182560903
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass62,556 miles (+33)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    62,556 miles
    Test number
    473231514866

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail62,523 miles (+3,483)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,523 miles
    Test number
    898121132023
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass59,040 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    59,040 miles
    Test number
    738553001091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail59,040 miles (+4,284)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,040 miles
    Test number
    584792134416
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass54,756 miles (+4,016)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    54,756 miles
    Test number
    802204562953

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass50,740 miles (+4,308)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    50,740 miles
    Test number
    525908438747

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass46,432 miles (+4,306)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    46,432 miles
    Test number
    744593060390
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  14. Pass42,126 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2019
    Odometer
    42,126 miles
    Test number
    186791293662
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail42,125 miles (+3,711)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,125 miles
    Test number
    915803837161
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass38,414 miles (+1,823)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2018
    Odometer
    38,414 miles
    Test number
    908497552795
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass36,591 miles (-5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2017
    Odometer
    36,591 miles
    Test number
    164761438352
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted unable to fully inspect seatbelt
    • AdvisoryNearside tyre feathered inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre cracking / deteriorated

  18. Fail36,596 miles (-10,589)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,596 miles
    Test number
    124070125990
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted unable to fully inspect seatbelt
    • AdvisoryFront wipers slightly smearing screen
    • AdvisoryNearside tyre feathered inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre cracking / deteriorated

  19. Pass47,185 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2016
    Odometer
    47,185 miles
    Test number
    269838945415
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Fail34,161 miles (+2,921)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,161 miles
    Test number
    455328745164
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass31,240 miles (+6,454)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2015
    Odometer
    31,240 miles
    Test number
    919709344165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass24,786 miles (+4,767)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2014
    Odometer
    24,786 miles
    Test number
    696797723132
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass20,019 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2013
    Odometer
    20,019 miles
    Test number
    945224722166
    • NoteNearside headlight bottom bracket damaged still secure

Questions about LS09 FYB

Does LS09 FYB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS09 FYB is valid until 31 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS09 FYB?
The MOT on LS09 FYB is valid until 31 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS09 FYB done?
LS09 FYB was recorded at 76,359 miles at its MOT on 27 Jul 2026, an average of 3,959 miles a year.
Has LS09 FYB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS09 FYB has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LS09 FYB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 20 May 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS09 FYB find?
LS09 FYB passed its latest MOT on 27 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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