Mercedes-Benz A-Class
Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,498 cc
LS55 SMOMOT history
LS55 SMO is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 1 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 7 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 118,687 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 118,687 mi
- At MOT on 3 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 31
- 19 passed · 12 failed
- Per year
- 4,619 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS55 SMO
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- A-Class
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,498 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 1 Dec 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS55 SMO was last recorded at 118,687 miles on 3 Feb 2026, 36 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jan 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 118,651 miles · 29 Jan 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 36 miles
- Average per year
- 4,619 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 118,687 miles
- 2025 – 116,083 miles
- 2024 – 113,205 miles
- 2023 – 109,099 miles
- 2022 – 105,423 miles
- 2021 – 100,014 miles
- 2020 – 94,870 miles
- 2019 – 92,914 miles
- 2018 – 89,521 miles
- 2017 – 85,629 miles
- 2016 – 85,252 miles
- 2015 – 83,590 miles
- 2014 – 75,542 miles
- 2013 – 75,430 miles
- 2012 – 69,890 miles
- 2011 – 64,893 miles
- 2010 – 59,394 miles
- 2009 – 49,376 miles
- 2008 – 38,757 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass118,687 miles
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect
Major3 MOTs, 2020–2023
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
31 tests since 14 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass118,687 miles (+36)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 118,687 miles
- Test number
- 630270256539
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail118,651 miles (+2,568)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,651 miles
- Test number
- 256650983679
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass116,083 miles (+2,878)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 116,083 miles
- Test number
- 350425340099
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass113,205 miles (+19)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 113,205 miles
- Test number
- 758629075737
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail113,186 miles (+4,087)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,186 miles
- Test number
- 696148855251
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass109,099 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 109,099 miles
- Test number
- 589081891027
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail109,099 miles (+84)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,099 miles
- Test number
- 871514768795
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively damaged (1.1.21 (e) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Fail109,015 miles (+3,592)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,015 miles
- Test number
- 744319151681
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass105,423 miles (+5,409)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 105,423 miles
- Test number
- 779784892089
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear backing plate corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear backing plate corroded
Pass100,014 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 100,014 miles
- Test number
- 803691434826
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail100,014 miles (+5,144)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,014 miles
- Test number
- 244895211644
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass94,870 miles (+2)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 94,870 miles
- Test number
- 621694698537
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryN/s front drive shaft joint slightly worn
Fail94,868 miles (+1,954)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,868 miles
- Test number
- 193790529531
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass92,914 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 92,914 miles
- Test number
- 187612118175
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail92,909 miles (+3,388)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,909 miles
- Test number
- 378753517297
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass89,521 miles (+3,892)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 89,521 miles
- Test number
- 732050629462
- AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)
Pass85,629 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 85,629 miles
- Test number
- 836588053592
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail85,629 miles (+377)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,629 miles
- Test number
- 935265282435
- FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass85,252 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 85,252 miles
- Test number
- 559969328066
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail85,252 miles (+1,662)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,252 miles
- Test number
- 866220771571
- FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Pass83,590 miles (+8,048)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 83,590 miles
- Test number
- 689252663922
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass75,542 miles (+112)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 75,542 miles
- Test number
- 707599324341
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,430 miles (+5,540)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 75,430 miles
- Test number
- 326938363445
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass69,890 miles (+4,997)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 69,890 miles
- Test number
- 979996282245
- NoteAir Bag Light On
Pass64,893 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 64,893 miles
- Test number
- 378403381447
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail64,893 miles (+5,499)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,893 miles
- Test number
- 105323781239
- FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass59,394 miles (+10,018)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 59,394 miles
- Test number
- 150873570286
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail49,376 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,376 miles
- Test number
- 414591289209
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass49,376 miles (+10,619)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 49,376 miles
- Test number
- 481981289202
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,757 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 38,757 miles
- Test number
- 340758988453
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail38,757 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,757 miles
- Test number
- 644848388227
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Questions about LS55 SMO
- Does LS55 SMO currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS55 SMO is valid until 7 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LS55 SMO?
- The MOT on LS55 SMO is valid until 7 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LS55 SMO done?
- LS55 SMO was recorded at 118,687 miles at its MOT on 3 Feb 2026, an average of 4,619 miles a year.
- Has LS55 SMO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS55 SMO has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on LS55 SMO 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 LS55 SMO find?
- LS55 SMO passed its latest MOT on 3 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.
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