
Mercedes-Benz A-Class
Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc
LS51 LSZMOT history
LS51 LSZ is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 22 Oct 2001. Its MOT expired on 21 Nov 2022 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 78,964 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Oct 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 21 Nov 2022
- Mileage
- 78,964 mi
- At MOT on 18 Oct 2022
- MOT tests
- 20
- 16 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 4,079 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS51 LSZ
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- A-Class
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 22 Oct 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 21 Nov 2022
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Oct 2022 (Fail)
Mileage history
LS51 LSZ was last recorded at 78,964 miles on 18 Oct 2022, 7,587 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Nov 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 71,377 miles · 1 Nov 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 7,587 miles
- Average per year
- 4,079 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 78,964 miles
- 2021 – 71,377 miles
- 2020 – 62,291 miles
- 2019 – 56,115 miles
- 2018 – 42,056 miles
- 2017 – 32,267 miles
- 2016 – 30,935 miles
- 2015 – 29,549 miles
- 2014 – 28,040 miles
- 2013 – 27,203 miles
- 2012 – 25,359 miles
- 2011 – 23,818 miles
- 2010 – 21,964 miles
- 2009 – 20,514 miles
- 2008 – 18,462 miles
- 2007 – 16,093 miles
- 2006 – 14,007 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Engine light on
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Exhaust corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015
Full MOT history
20 tests since 15 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail78,964 miles (+7,587)4 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,964 miles
- Test number
- 990196068783
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass71,377 miles (+9,086)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 71,377 miles
- Test number
- 343914979870
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both front
Pass62,291 miles (+6,176)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 62,291 miles
- Test number
- 557558413977
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,115 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 56,115 miles
- Test number
- 771230326975
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Fail56,115 miles (+14,059)1 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,115 miles
- Test number
- 322565789346
- MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass42,056 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 42,056 miles
- Test number
- 534881156470
No defects or advisories recorded.
FailMileage not read2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 426248778420
- MajorHeadlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass32,267 miles (+1,332)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 32,267 miles
- Test number
- 631264372307
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryExhaust at centre deteriorated
Pass30,935 miles (+1,386)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 30,935 miles
- Test number
- 169175388305
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)
Pass29,549 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 29,549 miles
- Test number
- 396680819303
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryEngine light on
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
Fail29,549 miles (+1,509)2 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 29,549 miles
- Test number
- 878567277852
- FailureHeadlamp switch faulty full beam (1.7.1)
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryEngine light on
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
Pass28,040 miles (+837)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 28,040 miles
- Test number
- 386976314342
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,203 miles (+1,844)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 27,203 miles
- Test number
- 319448493232
- NoteOff side front tyre slightly perrished
Pass25,359 miles (+1,541)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 25,359 miles
- Test number
- 489829692294
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Pass23,818 miles (+1,854)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 23,818 miles
- Test number
- 645689091293
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,964 miles (+1,450)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 21,964 miles
- Test number
- 411362890200
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,514 miles (+2,052)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 20,514 miles
- Test number
- 510880009353
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,462 miles (+2,369)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 18,462 miles
- Test number
- 400430018491
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass16,093 miles (+2,086)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 16,093 miles
- Test number
- 501767017327
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass14,007 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 14,007 miles
- Test number
- 413459316446
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS51 LSZ
- Does LS51 LSZ currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LS51 LSZ expired on 21 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LS51 LSZ?
- The MOT on LS51 LSZ expired on 21 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LS51 LSZ done?
- LS51 LSZ was recorded at 78,964 miles at its MOT on 18 Oct 2022, an average of 4,079 miles a year.
- Has LS51 LSZ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS51 LSZ has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Oct 2022.
- Has the mileage on LS51 LSZ 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 LSZ find?
- LS51 LSZ failed its latest MOT on 18 Oct 2022 with 4 major defects and 5 advisories: nearside front brake pipe excessively corroded; offside front brake pipe excessively corroded; offside front brake pipe excessively corroded, and 6 more.
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