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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,598 cc

LS59 VVLMOT history

LS59 VVL is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 23 Oct 2009. Its MOT expired on 5 May 2026 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 101,480 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 May 2025.

LS59 VVL black Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 5 May 2026
Mileage
101,480 mi
At MOT on 6 May 2025
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,861 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS59 VVL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
23 Oct 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 May 2026
Latest MOT test
6 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS59 VVL was last recorded at 101,480 miles on 6 May 2025, 3,811 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,669 miles · 1 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
3,811 miles
Average per year
5,861 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 101,480 miles
  • 2024 – 97,669 miles
  • 2023 – 95,407 miles
  • 2022 – 94,716 miles
  • 2020 – 93,836 miles
  • 2019 – 82,005 miles
  • 2018 – 73,746 miles
  • 2017 – 63,348 miles
  • 2016 – 54,489 miles
  • 2015 – 45,282 miles
  • 2013 – 36,701 miles
  • 2012 – 28,035 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,480 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

18 tests since 24 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,480 miles (+3,811)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2026
    Odometer
    101,480 miles
    Test number
    645453877854
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  2. Pass97,669 miles (+2,262)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    97,669 miles
    Test number
    264826983082
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
  3. Pass95,407 miles (+691)4 minor
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    95,407 miles
    Test number
    796882456269
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  4. Pass94,716 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    94,716 miles
    Test number
    694213232853

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail94,715 miles (+879)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,715 miles
    Test number
    822998267225
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  6. Pass93,836 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    93,836 miles
    Test number
    411858833197
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  7. Fail93,836 miles (+11,831)3 major4 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,836 miles
    Test number
    656588977322
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  8. Pass82,005 miles (+8,259)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    82,005 miles
    Test number
    860893920731
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  9. Pass73,746 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    73,746 miles
    Test number
    618709824904
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  10. Fail73,746 miles (+10,398)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,746 miles
    Test number
    651275405296
    • FailureFront engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement x2 (6.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  11. Pass63,348 miles (+8,859)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    63,348 miles
    Test number
    937900672975
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  12. Pass54,489 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    54,489 miles
    Test number
    186106258551

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail54,489 miles (+9,207)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,489 miles
    Test number
    253951266249
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass45,282 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    45,282 miles
    Test number
    947677605083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail45,282 miles (+8,581)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,282 miles
    Test number
    498067805083
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
  16. Pass36,701 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    36,701 miles
    Test number
    408026133324
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  17. Fail36,701 miles (+8,666)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,701 miles
    Test number
    379256533391
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  18. Pass28,035 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    28,035 miles
    Test number
    815708092275
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about LS59 VVL

Does LS59 VVL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS59 VVL expired on 5 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS59 VVL?
The MOT on LS59 VVL expired on 5 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS59 VVL done?
LS59 VVL was recorded at 101,480 miles at its MOT on 6 May 2025, an average of 5,861 miles a year.
Has LS59 VVL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS59 VVL has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on LS59 VVL 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 VVL find?
LS59 VVL passed its latest MOT on 6 May 2025 with 2 minor defects: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources.

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