Mercedes-Benz A-Class
Grey · Diesel · 2001 · 1,689 cc
LS51 BKAMOT history
LS51 BKA is a grey diesel Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 4 Oct 2001. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jul 2027 and it has passed 22 of 27 MOT tests, with 37,108 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 17 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 37,108 mi
- At MOT on 15 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 22 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 1,751 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS51 BKA
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- A-Class
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,689 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 4 Oct 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 17 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS51 BKA was last recorded at 37,108 miles on 15 Jul 2026, 5,709 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 31,399 miles · 5 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,709 miles
- Average per year
- 1,751 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 37,108 miles
- 2025 – 31,399 miles
- 2024 – 24,843 miles
- 2023 – 22,889 miles
- 2022 – 21,796 miles
- 2021 – 20,688 miles
- 2020 – 19,712 miles
- 2019 – 18,395 miles
- 2018 – 17,307 miles
- 2017 – 16,173 miles
- 2016 – 15,544 miles
- 2015 – 14,614 miles
- 2014 – 13,665 miles
- 2013 – 12,630 miles
- 2012 – 11,200 miles
- 2011 – 9,967 miles
- 2010 – 4,434 miles
- 2009 – 1,160 miles
- 2008 – 1,113 miles
- 2007 – 1,023 miles
- 2006 – 889 miles
- 2005 – 708 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass37,108 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Rev counter not working
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
27 tests since 30 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass37,108 miles (+5,709)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 37,108 miles
- Test number
- 166899721647
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,399 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 31,399 miles
- Test number
- 750687526998
- AdvisoryRev counter not working
Fail31,398 miles (+6,555)1 dangerous1 major2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 31,398 miles
- Test number
- 882551916261
- DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- AdvisoryRev counter not working
Pass24,843 miles (+1,954)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 24,843 miles
- Test number
- 861381748774
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Pass22,889 miles (+16)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 22,889 miles
- Test number
- 938771281761
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail22,873 miles (+1,077)5 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 22,873 miles
- Test number
- 660243206553
- MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Pass21,796 miles (+1,108)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 21,796 miles
- Test number
- 348503721559
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass20,688 miles (+976)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 20,688 miles
- Test number
- 591229794420
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,712 miles (+1,317)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 19,712 miles
- Test number
- 949626213219
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,395 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 18,395 miles
- Test number
- 969547059277
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail18,395 miles (+1,088)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 18,395 miles
- Test number
- 817226390169
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Link bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Pass17,307 miles (+1,134)
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2019
- Odometer
- 17,307 miles
- Test number
- 413693913054
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass16,173 miles (+629)
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2018
- Odometer
- 16,173 miles
- Test number
- 781658186149
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,544 miles (+930)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 15,544 miles
- Test number
- 524406872992
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass14,614 miles (+949)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 14,614 miles
- Test number
- 563467342998
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass13,665 miles (+1,035)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 13,665 miles
- Test number
- 258298164296
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass12,630 miles (+1,430)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 12,630 miles
- Test number
- 315502583228
- NoteN/s front tyre cracking
Pass11,200 miles (+1,233)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 11,200 miles
- Test number
- 335893882469
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass9,967 miles (+5,533)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 9,967 miles
- Test number
- 769986781223
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass4,434 miles (+3,274)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 4,434 miles
- Test number
- 581484420327
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass1,160 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 1,160 miles
- Test number
- 633668769231
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail1,160 miles (+47)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 1,160 miles
- Test number
- 782768569264
- Repaired at testFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- Repaired at testRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Pass1,113 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 1,113 miles
- Test number
- 324058068233
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail1,113 miles (+90)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 1,113 miles
- Test number
- 882538468286
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass1,023 miles (+134)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 1,023 miles
- Test number
- 820546677283
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass889 miles (+181)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 889 miles
- Test number
- 432527826270
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass708 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2006
- Odometer
- 708 miles
- Test number
- 473023275218
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS51 BKA
- Does LS51 BKA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS51 BKA is valid until 17 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LS51 BKA?
- The MOT on LS51 BKA is valid until 17 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LS51 BKA done?
- LS51 BKA was recorded at 37,108 miles at its MOT on 15 Jul 2026, an average of 1,751 miles a year.
- Has LS51 BKA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS51 BKA has failed 5 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jul 2025.
- Has the mileage on LS51 BKA 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 LS51 BKA find?
- LS51 BKA passed its latest MOT on 15 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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