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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,898 cc

LS51 LWMMOT history

LS51 LWM is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 28 Sept 2001. Its MOT is valid until 29 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 138,156 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Nov 2025.

LS51 LWM silver Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Nov 2026
Mileage
138,156 mi
At MOT on 28 Nov 2025
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,189 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS51 LWM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,898 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
28 Sept 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS51 LWM was last recorded at 138,156 miles on 28 Nov 2025, 4,268 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,888 miles · 30 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
4,268 miles
Average per year
5,189 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 138,156 miles
  • 2024 – 133,888 miles
  • 2023 – 130,825 miles
  • 2022 – 126,123 miles
  • 2021 – 120,196 miles
  • 2020 – 120,177 miles
  • 2019 – 113,372 miles
  • 2018 – 106,414 miles
  • 2017 – 98,279 miles
  • 2016 – 91,058 miles
  • 2015 – 82,001 miles
  • 2014 – 76,521 miles
  • 2013 – 69,852 miles
  • 2011 – 68,050 miles
  • 2010 – 64,509 miles
  • 2009 – 58,688 miles
  • 2008 – 53,611 miles
  • 2007 – 45,193 miles
  • 2006 – 38,715 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,156 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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively rusty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Lower under tray and covers fitted not allowing full inspection of area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

26 tests since 29 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,156 miles (+4,268)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    138,156 miles
    Test number
    989884484725

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass133,888 miles (+3,063)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    133,888 miles
    Test number
    629328363639

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass130,825 miles (+4,702)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    130,825 miles
    Test number
    600949443508

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass126,123 miles (+5,927)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    126,123 miles
    Test number
    203500635248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass120,196 miles (+1)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    120,196 miles
    Test number
    942231963106
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively rusty (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of area
    • AdvisoryLower under tray and covers fitted not allowing full inspection of area
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively rusty (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  6. Fail120,195 miles (+18)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,195 miles
    Test number
    432412239215
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively rusty (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of area
    • AdvisoryLower under tray and covers fitted not allowing full inspection of area
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively rusty (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  7. Pass120,177 miles (+6,805)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    120,177 miles
    Test number
    205228011649
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust center section, outer skin deteriorated
  8. Pass113,372 miles (+6,958)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    113,372 miles
    Test number
    868113501047
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  9. Pass106,414 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    106,414 miles
    Test number
    282505234975
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  10. Fail160,413 miles (+62,134)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,413 miles
    Test number
    251131500828
    • MajorIndicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  11. Pass98,279 miles (+7,221)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    98,279 miles
    Test number
    540227864941

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass91,058 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    91,058 miles
    Test number
    297896555446
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  13. Fail91,058 miles (+9,057)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,058 miles
    Test number
    459251377267
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  14. Pass82,001 miles (+5,480)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    82,001 miles
    Test number
    687053654365
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust deteriorated
  15. Pass76,521 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    76,521 miles
    Test number
    488302594180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail76,521 miles (+6,669)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,521 miles
    Test number
    539422894103
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  17. Fail69,852 miles2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,852 miles
    Test number
    567565033107
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  18. Pass69,852 miles (+1,802)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2014
    Odometer
    69,852 miles
    Test number
    866345433192
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  19. Pass68,050 miles (+3,541)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    68,050 miles
    Test number
    898818991203
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
  20. Pass64,509 miles (+5,821)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    64,509 miles
    Test number
    233496890291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass58,688 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    58,688 miles
    Test number
    593337199254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail58,688 miles (+5,077)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,688 miles
    Test number
    973187599284
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
  23. Pass53,611 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    53,611 miles
    Test number
    640965088264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail53,611 miles (+8,418)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,611 miles
    Test number
    793405888246
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  25. Pass45,193 miles (+6,478)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    45,193 miles
    Test number
    853046187262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass38,715 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    38,715 miles
    Test number
    944472076269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS51 LWM

Does LS51 LWM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS51 LWM is valid until 29 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS51 LWM?
The MOT on LS51 LWM is valid until 29 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS51 LWM done?
LS51 LWM was recorded at 138,156 miles at its MOT on 28 Nov 2025, an average of 5,189 miles a year.
Has LS51 LWM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS51 LWM has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on LS51 LWM 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 LWM find?
LS51 LWM passed its latest MOT on 28 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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