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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Green · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

LS51 UXBMOT history

LS51 UXB is a green petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 18 Dec 2001. Its MOT is valid until 18 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 32,369 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2025.

LS51 UXB green Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Dec 2026
Mileage
32,369 mi
At MOT on 3 Dec 2025
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
843 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS51 UXB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
18 Dec 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS51 UXB was last recorded at 32,369 miles on 3 Dec 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
32,369 miles · 2 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
843 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 32,369 miles
  • 2024 – 31,523 miles
  • 2023 – 30,168 miles
  • 2022 – 28,928 miles
  • 2021 – 27,017 miles
  • 2020 – 25,656 miles
  • 2019 – 24,990 miles
  • 2018 – 24,019 miles
  • 2017 – 23,313 miles
  • 2016 – 23,009 miles
  • 2015 – 22,342 miles
  • 2014 – 21,821 miles
  • 2013 – 21,483 miles
  • 2012 – 21,030 miles
  • 2011 – 20,606 miles
  • 2010 – 20,186 miles
  • 2009 – 19,696 miles
  • 2008 – 18,880 miles
  • 2007 – 17,954 miles
  • 2006 – 16,362 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass32,369 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2018

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.

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • EML on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195 50 15

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Engine covers and under trays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

27 tests since 4 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass32,369 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    32,369 miles
    Test number
    244411442817
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  2. Fail32,369 miles (+846)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,369 miles
    Test number
    606774818922
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  3. Pass31,523 miles (+1,355)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    31,523 miles
    Test number
    463816349013
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  4. Pass30,168 miles (+1,240)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    30,168 miles
    Test number
    268876935981
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/50 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass28,928 miles (+52)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    28,928 miles
    Test number
    526196866975
    • AdvisoryEML on
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195 50 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  6. Fail28,876 miles (+1,859)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,876 miles
    Test number
    650189862421
    • MajorDipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEML on
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195 50 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  7. Pass27,017 miles (+1,361)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    27,017 miles
    Test number
    492283143541

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass25,656 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    25,656 miles
    Test number
    101555669750
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  9. Fail25,656 miles (+666)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,656 miles
    Test number
    405589024092
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  10. Pass24,990 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    24,990 miles
    Test number
    369403282294
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  11. Fail24,990 miles (+971)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,990 miles
    Test number
    367533678927
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  12. Pass24,019 miles (+706)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    24,019 miles
    Test number
    683221288990
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  13. Pass23,313 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    23,313 miles
    Test number
    778185686259
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  14. Fail23,313 miles (+304)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,313 miles
    Test number
    595626445877
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  15. Pass23,009 miles (+667)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    23,009 miles
    Test number
    712888809551
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
  16. Pass22,342 miles (+521)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    22,342 miles
    Test number
    934034805305
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
  17. Pass21,821 miles (+338)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    21,821 miles
    Test number
    465629334361
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOuter sill covers fitted
  18. Pass21,483 miles (+453)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    21,483 miles
    Test number
    987273443393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass21,030 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    21,030 miles
    Test number
    476055042407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail21,030 miles (+424)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,030 miles
    Test number
    127365142351
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureUpper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  21. Pass20,606 miles (+420)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    20,606 miles
    Test number
    757283651398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass20,186 miles (+490)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    20,186 miles
    Test number
    861407530334
    • NoteRear number plate starting to deteriorate
  23. Pass19,696 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    19,696 miles
    Test number
    780129749393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail19,696 miles (+816)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,696 miles
    Test number
    854549549366
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteBoth the front tyres are cracking
    • NoteO/s/r tyre is cracking
  25. Pass18,880 miles (+926)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    18,880 miles
    Test number
    982810638340
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteRear number plate is slightly diteriorated
    • NoteSlight cracking to the front tyres
  26. Pass17,954 miles (+1,592)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    17,954 miles
    Test number
    451554747310
    • NoteCenter exhaust box has very slight corrosion
    • NoteRear number plate slighly diteroirated
    • NoteSlight cracking to all 4 tyres
  27. Pass16,362 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    16,362 miles
    Test number
    501898836325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS51 UXB

Does LS51 UXB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS51 UXB is valid until 18 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS51 UXB?
The MOT on LS51 UXB is valid until 18 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS51 UXB done?
LS51 UXB was recorded at 32,369 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2025, an average of 843 miles a year.
Has LS51 UXB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS51 UXB has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LS51 UXB 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 UXB find?
LS51 UXB passed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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