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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

LS51 XMWMOT history

LS51 XMW is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 9 Nov 2001. Its MOT expired on 16 Jun 2024 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 79,575 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jun 2023.

LS51 XMW silver Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 16 Jun 2024
Mileage
79,575 mi
At MOT on 17 Jun 2023
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,611 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS51 XMW
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
9 Nov 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Jun 2024
Latest MOT test
17 Jun 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS51 XMW was last recorded at 79,575 miles on 17 Jun 2023, 1,760 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 Mar 2018: 69,656 miles, lower than 69,686 miles on 21 Mar 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
77,815 miles · 4 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
1,760 miles
Average per year
3,611 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 79,575 miles
  • 2022 – 77,815 miles
  • 2021 – 74,993 miles
  • 2020 – 72,599 miles
  • 2019 – 71,824 miles
  • 2018 – 69,656 miles
  • 2017 – 67,124 miles
  • 2016 – 62,664 miles
  • 2015 – 50,995 miles
  • 2014 – 47,612 miles
  • 2013 – 44,462 miles
  • 2012 – 41,747 miles
  • 2011 – 40,709 miles
  • 2010 – 37,476 miles
  • 2009 – 33,389 miles
  • 2008 – 29,994 miles
  • 2007 – 25,651 miles
  • 2006 – 20,457 miles
  • 2005 – 16,238 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,575 miles
  • AdvisoryRear both rear brake discs corroded
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust rear box corroded

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.

  • Exhaust system corroded

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2022

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2022

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

28 tests since 1 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,575 miles (+1,760)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    79,575 miles
    Test number
    316606619954
    • AdvisoryRear both rear brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust rear box corroded

  2. Pass77,815 miles (+2,822)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    77,815 miles
    Test number
    507198084938
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryMain beam/indicator switch worn
    • AdvisoryRear axle beam surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryRear lower sills starting to corrode

  3. Pass74,993 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    74,993 miles
    Test number
    587551210765
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryMain beam/indicator switch worn
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear lower sills starting to corrode
    • AdvisoryRear axle beam surface corrosion

  4. Fail74,993 miles (+2,394)1 dangerous11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,993 miles
    Test number
    205705548840
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryMain beam/indicator switch worn
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear lower sills starting to corrode
    • AdvisoryRear axle beam surface corrosion

  5. Pass72,599 miles (+775)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    72,599 miles
    Test number
    600817127688
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  6. Pass71,824 miles (+1)13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    71,824 miles
    Test number
    984037966707
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryLight switch worn (main beam)

  7. Fail71,823 miles (+2,167)3 major15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,823 miles
    Test number
    987551073139
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryLight switch worn (main beam)

  8. Pass69,656 miles (-30)14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    69,656 miles
    Test number
    801689831934
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryMain beam switch worn

  9. Fail69,686 miles (+2,562)6 failures18 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,686 miles
    Test number
    386528226770
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on the limit and in very poor condition (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryMain beam switch worn
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake drum noisy

  10. Pass67,124 miles13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    67,124 miles
    Test number
    162438143529
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisoryExhaust system surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn on outer edge
    • AdvisoryRear spring cups corroded

  11. Fail67,124 miles (+4,460)3 failures14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,124 miles
    Test number
    223673665451
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisoryExhaust system surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryNail in nearside rear tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn on outer edge
    • AdvisoryRear spring cups corroded

  12. Pass62,664 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    62,664 miles
    Test number
    635974772013
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside & Offside (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNail in nearside rear tyre

  13. Fail62,664 miles (+11,669)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,664 miles
    Test number
    849595696168
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside & Offside (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNail in nearside rear tyre

  14. Pass50,995 miles (+3,383)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    50,995 miles
    Test number
    408092445000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass47,612 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    47,612 miles
    Test number
    456290454081
    • NoteCorrosion on n/s rear inner sill
    • NoteFront brake hoses are very cracked n/s rear brake pipe is very rusty
    • NoteKnock from steering

  16. Fail47,612 miles (+3,150)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,612 miles
    Test number
    269689544049
    • FailureNearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteCorrosion on n/s rear inner sill
    • NoteFront brake hoses are very cracked n/s rear brake pipe is very rusty
    • NoteKnock from steering

  17. Fail44,462 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,462 miles
    Test number
    245670253064
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  18. Pass44,462 miles (+2,715)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    44,462 miles
    Test number
    806650053010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass41,747 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    41,747 miles
    Test number
    837511962059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail41,747 miles (+1,038)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,747 miles
    Test number
    176590062459
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteEngine man light is on

  21. Pass40,709 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    40,709 miles
    Test number
    408570901349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail40,709 miles (+3,233)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,709 miles
    Test number
    528480901322
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  23. Pass37,476 miles (+4,087)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    37,476 miles
    Test number
    372933910380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass33,389 miles (+3,395)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    33,389 miles
    Test number
    354391229341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass29,994 miles (+4,343)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    29,994 miles
    Test number
    623554428379
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres are perished and tread cracking to excess.

  26. Pass25,651 miles (+5,194)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    25,651 miles
    Test number
    190463637315
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  27. Pass20,457 miles (+4,219)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    20,457 miles
    Test number
    431947626415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass16,238 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    16,238 miles
    Test number
    753675235359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS51 XMW

Does LS51 XMW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS51 XMW expired on 16 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS51 XMW?
The MOT on LS51 XMW expired on 16 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS51 XMW done?
LS51 XMW was recorded at 79,575 miles at its MOT on 17 Jun 2023, an average of 3,611 miles a year.
Has LS51 XMW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS51 XMW has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on LS51 XMW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Mar 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS51 XMW find?
LS51 XMW passed its latest MOT on 17 Jun 2023 with 2 advisories: rear both rear brake discs corroded; rear exhaust rear box corroded.

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