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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 1,991 cc

LS55 SHJMOT history

LS55 SHJ is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 2 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 17 Oct 2023 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 171,930 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2022.

LS55 SHJ silver Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 17 Oct 2023
Mileage
171,930 mi
At MOT on 17 Oct 2022
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
10,630 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 SHJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
2 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
17 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 SHJ was last recorded at 171,930 miles on 17 Oct 2022, 5,174 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Oct 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 Dec 2018: 15,008 miles, lower than 150,094 miles on 11 Dec 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
166,756 miles · 18 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
5,174 miles
Average per year
10,630 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 171,930 miles
  • 2021 – 166,756 miles
  • 2020 – 160,210 miles
  • 2019 – 155,597 miles
  • 2018 – 15,008 miles
  • 2017 – 140,103 miles
  • 2016 – 131,223 miles
  • 2015 – 124,044 miles
  • 2014 – 111,766 miles
  • 2013 – 97,294 miles
  • 2012 – 79,930 miles
  • 2011 – 65,148 miles
  • 2010 – 51,504 miles
  • 2009 – 40,433 miles
  • 2008 – 24,693 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass171,930 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

20 tests since 10 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass171,930 miles (+5,174)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    171,930 miles
    Test number
    189400189400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass166,756 miles (+6,546)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    166,756 miles
    Test number
    969934193489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass160,210 miles (+4,613)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    160,210 miles
    Test number
    313209526441
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

  4. Pass155,597 miles (+140,589)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    155,597 miles
    Test number
    998436693308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass15,008 miles (-135,086)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    15,008 miles
    Test number
    748886193378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail150,094 miles (+9,991)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,094 miles
    Test number
    489117185325
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass140,103 miles (+8,880)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    140,103 miles
    Test number
    231051595014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass131,223 miles (+7,179)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    131,223 miles
    Test number
    968708819613
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryTray's fitted

  9. Pass124,044 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    124,044 miles
    Test number
    594375948495
    • AdvisoryUnable to see brakes.

  10. Fail124,044 miles (+12,278)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,044 miles
    Test number
    101623697850
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNail in N/S/R tyre. 185/65/r15-88h
    • AdvisoryUnable to see brakes.

  11. Pass111,766 miles (+14,472)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    111,766 miles
    Test number
    379143244359
    • NoteBoth front tyres are worn on there outer edges
    • NoteN/s/f wheel rim damaged

  12. Pass97,294 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    97,294 miles
    Test number
    135081653349
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  13. Fail97,294 miles (+17,364)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,294 miles
    Test number
    886261753349
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  14. Pass79,930 miles (+155)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    79,930 miles
    Test number
    118300242353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail79,775 miles (+14,627)2 dangerous2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,775 miles
    Test number
    208386032363
    • DangerousOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  16. Pass65,148 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    65,148 miles
    Test number
    256734331370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail65,148 miles (+13,644)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,148 miles
    Test number
    275674231328
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)

  18. Pass51,504 miles (+11,071)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    51,504 miles
    Test number
    443370640384
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracking on side walls

  19. Pass40,433 miles (+15,740)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    40,433 miles
    Test number
    393751949369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass24,693 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    24,693 miles
    Test number
    564475048344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS55 SHJ

Does LS55 SHJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS55 SHJ expired on 17 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS55 SHJ?
The MOT on LS55 SHJ expired on 17 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS55 SHJ done?
LS55 SHJ was recorded at 171,930 miles at its MOT on 17 Oct 2022, an average of 10,630 miles a year.
Has LS55 SHJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 SHJ has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Dec 2018.
Has the mileage on LS55 SHJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 Dec 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS55 SHJ find?
LS55 SHJ passed its latest MOT on 17 Oct 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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