Mercedes A160

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,498 cc

LS59 MLEMOT history

LS59 MLE is a black petrol Mercedes A160 first used on 14 Nov 2009. Its MOT is valid until 16 Mar 2027 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 94,654 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Mar 2026.

LS59 MLE black Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Mar 2027
Mileage
94,654 mi
At MOT on 17 Mar 2026
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,639 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS59 MLE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes
Model
A160
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
14 Nov 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS59 MLE was last recorded at 94,654 miles on 17 Mar 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,652 miles · 16 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
5,639 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 94,654 miles
  • 2025 – 92,817 miles
  • 2024 – 89,197 miles
  • 2023 – 88,107 miles
  • 2022 – 85,204 miles
  • 2021 – 81,805 miles
  • 2020 – 77,352 miles
  • 2019 – 73,423 miles
  • 2018 – 67,748 miles
  • 2017 – 53,251 miles
  • 2016 – 46,009 miles
  • 2015 – 37,714 miles
  • 2014 – 30,379 miles
  • 2013 – 25,727 miles
  • 2012 – 19,455 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,654 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and worn edge 195/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp levelling device working backwardsRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear wiper arm obscure number plateRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

21 tests since 14 Nov 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,654 miles (+2)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    94,654 miles
    Test number
    434589000883
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and worn edge 195/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp levelling device working backwards
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear wiper arm obscure number plate

  2. Fail94,652 miles (+1,835)1 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,652 miles
    Test number
    469586437422
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended doesn't always lock in (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and worn edge 195/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp levelling device working backwards
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear wiper arm obscure number plate

  3. Pass92,817 miles (+3,620)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    92,817 miles
    Test number
    480541804266
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp levelling device working backwards
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass89,197 miles (+1,090)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    89,197 miles
    Test number
    525999302662

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail88,107 miles (+2,903)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,107 miles
    Test number
    326387313734
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on outer edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear number plate light not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on outer edge of tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  6. Pass85,204 miles (+3,399)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    85,204 miles
    Test number
    625482534960
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted

  7. Pass81,805 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    81,805 miles
    Test number
    598085314933
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front head lamp level device working but wrong way round up is down

  8. Fail81,805 miles (+4,453)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,805 miles
    Test number
    197424811540
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front head lamp level device working but wrong way round up is down
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre inner sidewall

  9. Pass77,352 miles (+3,929)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    77,352 miles
    Test number
    829856886354
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Jacking point block missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer and inner walls cracked / perishing (dated 2013) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  10. Pass73,423 miles (+5,675)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    73,423 miles
    Test number
    254916169650
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on outer edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on outer edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass67,748 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    67,748 miles
    Test number
    101471134646
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  12. Fail67,748 miles (+14,497)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,748 miles
    Test number
    105695502544
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  13. Pass53,251 miles (+7,242)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    53,251 miles
    Test number
    606549082156
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass46,009 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    46,009 miles
    Test number
    460661607084
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Fail46,009 miles (+8,295)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,009 miles
    Test number
    744667161785
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass37,714 miles (+7,335)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    37,714 miles
    Test number
    860884282060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass30,379 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    30,379 miles
    Test number
    339015914311
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Fail30,379 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,379 miles
    Test number
    389575214352
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Fail30,379 miles (+4,652)2 failures1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,379 miles
    Test number
    709795014336
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass25,727 miles (+6,272)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    25,727 miles
    Test number
    747156613334
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Pass19,455 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    19,455 miles
    Test number
    408949012335
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • 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)

Questions about LS59 MLE

Does LS59 MLE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS59 MLE is valid until 16 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS59 MLE?
The MOT on LS59 MLE is valid until 16 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS59 MLE done?
LS59 MLE was recorded at 94,654 miles at its MOT on 17 Mar 2026, an average of 5,639 miles a year.
Has LS59 MLE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS59 MLE has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LS59 MLE 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 LS59 MLE find?
LS59 MLE passed its latest MOT on 17 Mar 2026 with 11 advisories: brake pedal wearing smooth; front brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm; nearside front shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect, and 8 more.

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