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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

LS51 BTXMOT history

LS51 BTX is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 17 Dec 2001. Its MOT is valid until 24 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 124,368 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Sept 2026.

LS51 BTX silver Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Sept 2027
Mileage
124,368 mi
At MOT on 25 Sept 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,022 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS51 BTX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
17 Dec 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS51 BTX was last recorded at 124,368 miles on 25 Sept 2026, 1,329 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Apr 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,039 miles · 11 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
1,329 miles
Average per year
4,022 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 124,368 miles
  • 2023 – 123,039 miles
  • 2022 – 122,193 miles
  • 2019 – 119,349 miles
  • 2018 – 114,782 miles
  • 2017 – 107,790 miles
  • 2016 – 100,672 miles
  • 2015 – 96,287 miles
  • 2014 – 91,773 miles
  • 2013 – 87,677 miles
  • 2012 – 84,687 miles
  • 2010 – 71,885 miles
  • 2009 – 67,478 miles
  • 2008 – 61,909 miles
  • 2007 – 54,679 miles
  • 2006 – 48,060 miles
  • 2005 – 40,768 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,368 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2007–2018

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2007–2018

  • Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

26 tests since 12 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,368 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    124,368 miles
    Test number
    924258173487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. PassMileage not read7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    221332536719
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. FailMileage not read2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    954632752393
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFULL UNDERTRAYS FITTED
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension rod ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass123,039 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    123,039 miles
    Test number
    649450122694
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Fail123,039 miles (+846)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,039 miles
    Test number
    825893159231
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass122,193 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    122,193 miles
    Test number
    168721576034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. FailMileage not read2 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    592464232294
    • DangerousNearside Outer Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the cab is impaired sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Outer Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the cab is impaired sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    693676577118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass119,349 miles (+35)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    119,349 miles
    Test number
    698717796141
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Drivers/Passengers (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail119,314 miles (+4,532)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,314 miles
    Test number
    531825624011
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSteering system fouling (2.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Drivers/Passengers (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass114,782 miles (+77)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    114,782 miles
    Test number
    755493849273
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer in poor condition (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

  12. Fail114,705 miles (+6,915)4 failures1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,705 miles
    Test number
    290009067517
    • FailureCentral Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer in poor condition (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

  13. Pass107,790 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    107,790 miles
    Test number
    112321662721
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

  14. Fail107,787 miles (+7,115)7 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,787 miles
    Test number
    593630831653
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Wheel cylinder to hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Hose to master cylinder (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Wheel cylinder to hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

  15. Pass100,672 miles (+4,385)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    100,672 miles
    Test number
    757978144408
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass96,287 miles (+4,514)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    96,287 miles
    Test number
    766607415079
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteCover sills fitted

  17. Pass91,773 miles (+4,096)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    91,773 miles
    Test number
    195137204000
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteSill covers fitted

  18. Fail87,677 miles1 repaired1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,677 miles
    Test number
    207725403086
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteCover sills fitted

  19. Pass87,677 miles (+2,990)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    87,677 miles
    Test number
    676665503057
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteCover sills fitted

  20. Pass84,687 miles (+12,802)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    84,687 miles
    Test number
    876646512032
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass71,885 miles (+4,407)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    71,885 miles
    Test number
    104740040318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass67,478 miles (+5,569)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    67,478 miles
    Test number
    290978239335
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteRear no plate deteriorating.

  23. Pass61,909 miles (+7,230)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    61,909 miles
    Test number
    640470958397
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteRear no plate deteriorating.

  24. Pass54,679 miles (+6,619)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    54,679 miles
    Test number
    491186147313
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteRear number plate deteriorated

  25. Pass48,060 miles (+7,292)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    48,060 miles
    Test number
    613348246302
    • NoteFront discs worn on inner face

  26. Pass40,768 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    40,768 miles
    Test number
    830306845306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS51 BTX

Does LS51 BTX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS51 BTX is valid until 24 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS51 BTX?
The MOT on LS51 BTX is valid until 24 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS51 BTX done?
LS51 BTX was recorded at 124,368 miles at its MOT on 25 Sept 2026, an average of 4,022 miles a year.
Has LS51 BTX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS51 BTX has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LS51 BTX 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 BTX find?
LS51 BTX passed its latest MOT on 25 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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