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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.

LS51 LSZ blue Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Fail78,964 miles
  • 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)

What MOT failures 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 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.

  1. 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)
  2. 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
  3. Pass62,291 miles (+6,176)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    62,291 miles
    Test number
    557558413977

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. Pass42,056 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    42,056 miles
    Test number
    534881156470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. 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))
  8. 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
  9. 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)
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. Pass28,040 miles (+837)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    28,040 miles
    Test number
    386976314342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. 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
  14. 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)
  15. Pass23,818 miles (+1,854)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    23,818 miles
    Test number
    645689091293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass21,964 miles (+1,450)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    21,964 miles
    Test number
    411362890200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass20,514 miles (+2,052)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    20,514 miles
    Test number
    510880009353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass18,462 miles (+2,369)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    18,462 miles
    Test number
    400430018491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass16,093 miles (+2,086)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    16,093 miles
    Test number
    501767017327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. 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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