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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,397 cc

LS51 XPTMOT history

LS51 XPT is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 16 Nov 2001. Its MOT expired on 22 Feb 2023 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 154,159 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Feb 2022.

LS51 XPT blue Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 22 Feb 2023
Mileage
154,159 mi
At MOT on 17 Feb 2022
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,769 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS51 XPT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,397 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
16 Nov 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
17 Feb 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS51 XPT was last recorded at 154,159 miles on 17 Feb 2022, 4,027 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Feb 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
150,132 miles · 23 Feb 2021
Between the last two tests
4,027 miles
Average per year
7,769 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 154,159 miles
  • 2021 – 150,132 miles
  • 2020 – 146,342 miles
  • 2019 – 139,675 miles
  • 2018 – 132,236 miles
  • 2017 – 122,899 miles
  • 2016 – 115,021 miles
  • 2014 – 94,357 miles
  • 2013 – 81,245 miles
  • 2012 – 70,718 miles
  • 2011 – 61,109 miles
  • 2010 – 54,062 miles
  • 2009 – 47,273 miles
  • 2008 – 40,277 miles
  • 2007 – 34,380 miles
  • 2006 – 29,528 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,159 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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.

  • Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Central exhaust box excessively corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

26 tests since 1 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,159 miles (+4,027)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    154,159 miles
    Test number
    622388057494
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  2. Pass150,132 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    150,132 miles
    Test number
    703382799927
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Fail150,130 miles (+3,788)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,130 miles
    Test number
    585603540505
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass146,342 miles (+6,667)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    146,342 miles
    Test number
    422101958046
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass139,675 miles (+65)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    139,675 miles
    Test number
    532409810556
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust box excessively corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front offside front headlight lens deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose bracket broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail139,610 miles (+7,374)6 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,610 miles
    Test number
    277126664274
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorRear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater insecure also going white (4.4.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust box excessively corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Road wheel slightly distorted both sides (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass132,236 miles (+241)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    132,236 miles
    Test number
    547914053365
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear exhaust heavily corrodede
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

  8. Fail131,995 miles (+9,096)4 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,995 miles
    Test number
    456922106890
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment top mount (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland top mount (2.5.B.1b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

  9. Pass122,899 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    122,899 miles
    Test number
    214269379926

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail122,896 miles (+7,875)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,896 miles
    Test number
    547589582609
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass115,021 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    115,021 miles
    Test number
    708916751862

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail115,021 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,021 miles
    Test number
    583912511524
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  13. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    829420945063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass94,357 miles (+13,112)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    94,357 miles
    Test number
    498532644036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass81,245 miles (+7)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    81,245 miles
    Test number
    295707933094
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteEngine mil light on

  16. Fail81,238 miles (+10,520)1 failure4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,238 miles
    Test number
    247276633011
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteEngine mil light on

  17. Pass70,718 miles (+9,609)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    70,718 miles
    Test number
    935831832084
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass61,109 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    61,109 miles
    Test number
    375921131033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail61,102 miles (+7,040)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,102 miles
    Test number
    699799721038
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  20. Pass54,062 miles (+6,789)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    54,062 miles
    Test number
    194874630026
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  21. Pass47,273 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    47,273 miles
    Test number
    194305439479
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail47,273 miles (+6,996)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,273 miles
    Test number
    954575939033
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass40,277 miles (+5,897)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    40,277 miles
    Test number
    151214448468
    • NoteBoth front brake flex hoses cracked

  24. Pass34,380 miles (+4,852)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    34,380 miles
    Test number
    591507347063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass29,528 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    29,528 miles
    Test number
    942127736043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail29,516 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,516 miles
    Test number
    693202436027
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Questions about LS51 XPT

Does LS51 XPT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS51 XPT expired on 22 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS51 XPT?
The MOT on LS51 XPT expired on 22 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS51 XPT done?
LS51 XPT was recorded at 154,159 miles at its MOT on 17 Feb 2022, an average of 7,769 miles a year.
Has LS51 XPT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS51 XPT has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Feb 2021.
Has the mileage on LS51 XPT 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 XPT find?
LS51 XPT passed its latest MOT on 17 Feb 2022 with 3 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various; offside front direction indicator slightly discoloured; offside rear direction indicator slightly discoloured.

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