Mercedes-Benz A-Class
Black · Petrol · 2007 · 1,498 cc
LS57 BCXMOT history
LS57 BCX is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 31 Oct 2007. Its MOT is valid until 23 Aug 2027 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 68,434 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 23 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 68,434 mi
- At MOT on 5 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 17 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 2,688 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS57 BCX
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- A-Class
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,498 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 31 Oct 2007
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 23 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS57 BCX was last recorded at 68,434 miles on 5 Aug 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Aug 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 68,434 miles · 4 Aug 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 2,688 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 68,434 miles
- 2025 – 66,691 miles
- 2024 – 65,152 miles
- 2023 – 62,127 miles
- 2022 – 57,025 miles
- 2021 – 53,430 miles
- 2020 – 52,077 miles
- 2019 – 51,245 miles
- 2018 – 49,362 miles
- 2017 – 45,080 miles
- 2016 – 43,329 miles
- 2015 – 41,849 miles
- 2014 – 38,543 miles
- 2013 – 36,570 miles
- 2012 – 32,981 miles
- 2011 – 29,137 miles
- 2010 – 26,042 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass68,434 miles
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear 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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023
Full MOT history
26 tests since 27 Oct 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass68,434 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 68,434 miles
- Test number
- 392223896695
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail68,434 miles (+1,743)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,434 miles
- Test number
- 219361980117
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass66,691 miles (+1,539)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 66,691 miles
- Test number
- 538873033435
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass65,152 miles (+3,025)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 65,152 miles
- Test number
- 426798787309
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass62,127 miles (+9)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 62,127 miles
- Test number
- 638405796956
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail62,118 miles (+5,093)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,118 miles
- Test number
- 347728816280
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass57,025 miles (+3,595)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 57,025 miles
- Test number
- 373345918098
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass53,430 miles (+38)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 53,430 miles
- Test number
- 683262013812
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge
Fail53,392 miles (+1,315)5 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,392 miles
- Test number
- 990953609909
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge
Pass52,077 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 52,077 miles
- Test number
- 658865132530
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail52,077 miles (+832)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,077 miles
- Test number
- 833296073016
- Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass51,245 miles (+1,883)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 51,245 miles
- Test number
- 572642465122
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass49,362 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 49,362 miles
- Test number
- 993028404359
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail49,362 miles (+4,282)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,362 miles
- Test number
- 435057237257
- MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Coil spring fractured or broken both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass45,080 miles (+1,751)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2018
- Odometer
- 45,080 miles
- Test number
- 506419539082
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Pass43,329 miles (+1,480)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2017
- Odometer
- 43,329 miles
- Test number
- 676552219632
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass41,849 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2016
- Odometer
- 41,849 miles
- Test number
- 205152525135
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail41,849 miles (+3,306)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,849 miles
- Test number
- 248987015161
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Pass38,543 miles (+1,973)
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2015
- Odometer
- 38,543 miles
- Test number
- 116487024186
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,570 miles (+3,589)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 36,570 miles
- Test number
- 505542703315
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,981 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 32,981 miles
- Test number
- 485774302460
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail32,981 miles (+3,844)3 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,981 miles
- Test number
- 468734802486
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteRear brakes not tested belive to be all brocken up
Fail29,137 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 29,137 miles
- Test number
- 277772101387
- Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass29,137 miles (+3,095)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 29,137 miles
- Test number
- 566712301377
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail26,042 miles2 repaired1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 26,042 miles
- Test number
- 421300500302
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- NoteOffside and nearside rear tyres cracking at side walls
- NoteUnble to check all steering /brake /suspension due to covers fitted
Pass26,042 miles1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 26,042 miles
- Test number
- 860970800318
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- NoteOffside and nearside rear tyres cracking at side walls
- NoteUnble to check all steering /brake /suspension due to covers fitted
Questions about LS57 BCX
- Does LS57 BCX currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS57 BCX is valid until 23 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LS57 BCX?
- The MOT on LS57 BCX is valid until 23 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LS57 BCX done?
- LS57 BCX was recorded at 68,434 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2026, an average of 2,688 miles a year.
- Has LS57 BCX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS57 BCX has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on LS57 BCX 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 LS57 BCX find?
- LS57 BCX passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: coil spring corroded both; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.
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