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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

LS51 UWLMOT history

LS51 UWL is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 17 Dec 2001. Its MOT expired on 28 Jan 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 56,934 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jan 2025.

LS51 UWL silver Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 28 Jan 2026
Mileage
56,934 mi
At MOT on 29 Jan 2025
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,183 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS51 UWL
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 expired on 28 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS51 UWL was last recorded at 56,934 miles on 29 Jan 2025, 1,126 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
55,808 miles · 12 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
1,126 miles
Average per year
2,183 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 56,934 miles
  • 2023 – 55,808 miles
  • 2022 – 47,646 miles
  • 2021 – 44,471 miles
  • 2020 – 41,986 miles
  • 2019 – 38,000 miles
  • 2018 – 34,362 miles
  • 2017 – 31,195 miles
  • 2016 – 29,109 miles
  • 2015 – 27,001 miles
  • 2014 – 25,488 miles
  • 2013 – 23,415 miles
  • 2012 – 23,389 miles
  • 2011 – 22,839 miles
  • 2010 – 21,689 miles
  • 2009 – 20,451 miles
  • 2008 – 18,772 miles
  • 2007 – 17,080 miles
  • 2006 – 15,570 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass56,934 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

27 tests since 17 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass56,934 miles (+1,126)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    56,934 miles
    Test number
    378606224954
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass55,808 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    55,808 miles
    Test number
    598698036734
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Fail55,808 miles (+4,674)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,808 miles
    Test number
    377149606766
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass51,134 miles (+3,488)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    51,134 miles
    Test number
    999745070356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass47,646 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    47,646 miles
    Test number
    708452535306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail47,646 miles (+3,175)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,646 miles
    Test number
    380673478057
    • DangerousFront Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass44,471 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    44,471 miles
    Test number
    638861727084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail44,471 miles (+2,485)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,471 miles
    Test number
    357604823121
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass41,986 miles (+3,986)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    41,986 miles
    Test number
    286944512353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass38,000 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    38,000 miles
    Test number
    275301024284
    • AdvisoryNear side front tyre worn out (outer)

  11. Fail38,000 miles (+3,638)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,000 miles
    Test number
    917932665666
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNear side front tyre worn out (outer)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  12. Pass34,362 miles (+3,167)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    34,362 miles
    Test number
    149942277580

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass31,195 miles (+2,086)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    31,195 miles
    Test number
    880324408629

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass29,109 miles (+2,108)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    29,109 miles
    Test number
    789911490121
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass27,001 miles (+45)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    27,001 miles
    Test number
    595836335045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail26,956 miles (+1,468)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,956 miles
    Test number
    279181035084
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  17. Pass25,488 miles (+2,073)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    25,488 miles
    Test number
    907414924024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass23,415 miles (+26)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    23,415 miles
    Test number
    917098923039
    • NoteEML LIGHT ON

  19. Pass23,389 miles (+550)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    23,389 miles
    Test number
    709484822040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass22,839 miles (+1,150)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    22,839 miles
    Test number
    156374421070
    • NoteEML warning lamp staying on
    • NoteOSF tyre nearly flat and outer edge has got cracks
    • NoteOSR tyre outer edge has cracks

  21. Pass21,689 miles (+2)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    21,689 miles
    Test number
    743219920041
    • NoteNear side front susension tyre running close to shock absorber

  22. Fail21,687 miles (+1,236)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,687 miles
    Test number
    682277720063
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteNear side front susension tyre running close to shock absorber

  23. Pass20,451 miles (+1,679)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    20,451 miles
    Test number
    442499819046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass18,772 miles (+1,692)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    18,772 miles
    Test number
    820438128095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass17,080 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    17,080 miles
    Test number
    391893527003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail17,080 miles (+1,510)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,080 miles
    Test number
    750383727004
    • FailureTyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  27. Pass15,570 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    15,570 miles
    Test number
    151968046000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS51 UWL

Does LS51 UWL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS51 UWL expired on 28 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS51 UWL?
The MOT on LS51 UWL expired on 28 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS51 UWL done?
LS51 UWL was recorded at 56,934 miles at its MOT on 29 Jan 2025, an average of 2,183 miles a year.
Has LS51 UWL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS51 UWL has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on LS51 UWL 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 UWL find?
LS51 UWL passed its latest MOT on 29 Jan 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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