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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

LS51 UWMMOT history

LS51 UWM is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 18 Dec 2001. Its MOT expired on 15 Jul 2024 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 87,597 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jul 2023.

LS51 UWM silver Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 15 Jul 2024
Mileage
87,597 mi
At MOT on 13 Jul 2023
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,760 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS51 UWM
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
18 Dec 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
13 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS51 UWM was last recorded at 87,597 miles on 13 Jul 2023, 1,694 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,903 miles · 12 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
1,694 miles
Average per year
3,760 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 87,597 miles
  • 2022 – 85,903 miles
  • 2021 – 84,235 miles
  • 2020 – 81,159 miles
  • 2019 – 78,198 miles
  • 2018 – 69,437 miles
  • 2017 – 61,748 miles
  • 2016 – 58,101 miles
  • 2015 – 55,642 miles
  • 2014 – 49,801 miles
  • 2013 – 46,914 miles
  • 2012 – 45,634 miles
  • 2011 – 44,011 miles
  • 2010 – 42,600 miles
  • 2009 – 39,731 miles
  • 2008 – 35,818 miles
  • 2007 – 33,067 miles
  • 2006 – 26,428 miles
  • 2005 – 21,214 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,597 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Rear silencer deteriorated

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2017–2022

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 15 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,597 miles (+1,694)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    87,597 miles
    Test number
    583162220171
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Pass85,903 miles (+1,668)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    85,903 miles
    Test number
    603939408051
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer deteriorated
  3. Pass84,235 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    84,235 miles
    Test number
    579999498454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail84,233 miles (+3,074)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,233 miles
    Test number
    227490233206
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. Pass81,159 miles (+2,961)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    81,159 miles
    Test number
    435967037518
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play steering column (2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlastic undertrays prevent a full underside inspection
    • AdvisoryRear silencer deteriorated
  6. Pass78,198 miles (+8,761)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    78,198 miles
    Test number
    614822454143
    • AdvisoryRear silencer deteriorated
  7. Pass69,437 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    69,437 miles
    Test number
    925379205684
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer deteriorated
  8. Fail69,437 miles (+7,689)1 dangerous5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,437 miles
    Test number
    561598970947
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer deteriorated
  9. Pass61,748 miles (+3,647)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    61,748 miles
    Test number
    417352018768
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear silencer deteriorated
  10. Pass58,101 miles (+2,459)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    58,101 miles
    Test number
    311286504206
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  11. Pass55,642 miles (+2)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    55,642 miles
    Test number
    398980195170
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteExhaust silencer deteriorated
  12. Fail55,640 miles (+5,839)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,640 miles
    Test number
    919337085153
    • FailureHeadlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteExhaust silencer deteriorated
  13. Pass49,801 miles (+2,887)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    49,801 miles
    Test number
    545285964149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass46,914 miles (+1,280)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    46,914 miles
    Test number
    707390693187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass45,634 miles (+1,623)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    45,634 miles
    Test number
    525067702280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass44,011 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    44,011 miles
    Test number
    299595541173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail44,011 miles (+1,411)3 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,011 miles
    Test number
    109055841157
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
  18. Pass42,600 miles (+2,869)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    42,600 miles
    Test number
    651681060171
    • NoteSuspect oil leaking from automatic gearbox sump
  19. Pass39,731 miles (+3,913)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    39,731 miles
    Test number
    870860359187
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  20. Pass35,818 miles (+2,751)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    35,818 miles
    Test number
    634553768171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass33,067 miles (+6,639)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    33,067 miles
    Test number
    812565877207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass26,428 miles (+5,214)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    26,428 miles
    Test number
    341091116396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass21,214 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    21,214 miles
    Test number
    514439915384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS51 UWM

Does LS51 UWM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS51 UWM expired on 15 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS51 UWM?
The MOT on LS51 UWM expired on 15 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS51 UWM done?
LS51 UWM was recorded at 87,597 miles at its MOT on 13 Jul 2023, an average of 3,760 miles a year.
Has LS51 UWM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS51 UWM has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jul 2021.
Has the mileage on LS51 UWM 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 UWM find?
LS51 UWM passed its latest MOT on 13 Jul 2023 with 1 advisory: offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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