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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

LX02 LBFMOT history

LX02 LBF is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 1 Mar 2002. Its MOT expired on 23 Oct 2022 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 95,130 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Oct 2022.

LX02 LBF silver Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 23 Oct 2022
Mileage
95,130 mi
At MOT on 11 Oct 2022
MOT tests
25
15 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,421 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX02 LBF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
1 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Oct 2022
Latest MOT test
11 Oct 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

LX02 LBF was last recorded at 95,130 miles on 11 Oct 2022, 4,895 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Oct 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Apr 2009: 31,518 miles, lower than 31,795 miles on 4 Apr 2008.

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
90,235 miles · 19 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
4,895 miles
Average per year
4,421 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 95,130 miles
  • 2021 – 90,235 miles
  • 2020 – 89,073 miles
  • 2019 – 87,769 miles
  • 2018 – 85,763 miles
  • 2017 – 79,969 miles
  • 2016 – 76,566 miles
  • 2015 – 74,094 miles
  • 2014 – 70,820 miles
  • 2013 – 68,883 miles
  • 2012 – 55,245 miles
  • 2011 – 47,951 miles
  • 2010 – 38,762 miles
  • 2009 – 31,518 miles
  • 2008 – 31,795 miles
  • 2007 – 27,875 miles
  • 2006 – 22,293 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail95,130 miles
  • MajorFront Brake hose excessively deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high unable to adjust (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryWipers poor.

What MOT failures 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.

  • Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2013

Full MOT history

25 tests since 20 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail95,130 miles (+4,895)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,130 miles
    Test number
    240740934751
    • MajorFront Brake hose excessively deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high unable to adjust (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWipers poor.

  2. Pass90,235 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    90,235 miles
    Test number
    174520454198
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  3. Fail90,235 miles (+1,162)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,235 miles
    Test number
    938637525613
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  4. Pass89,073 miles (+1,304)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    89,073 miles
    Test number
    938848764674

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass87,769 miles (+2,006)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    87,769 miles
    Test number
    453546529401
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail85,763 miles (+5,794)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,763 miles
    Test number
    345070310104
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all four (3.6.B.2c)

  7. Pass79,969 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2018
    Odometer
    79,969 miles
    Test number
    290169811261
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  8. Fail79,969 miles (+3,403)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,969 miles
    Test number
    212919305790
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low both (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  9. Pass76,566 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2017
    Odometer
    76,566 miles
    Test number
    227968077558
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (3.5.1i)

  10. Fail76,566 miles (+2,472)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,566 miles
    Test number
    375932984035
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass74,094 miles (+3,274)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2016
    Odometer
    74,094 miles
    Test number
    326858715148
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass70,820 miles (+1,937)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2015
    Odometer
    70,820 miles
    Test number
    307108414134
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass68,883 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2014
    Odometer
    68,883 miles
    Test number
    239998823102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail68,883 miles (+13,638)1 dangerous2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,883 miles
    Test number
    729167623159
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Fail55,245 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,245 miles
    Test number
    299193022157
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  16. Pass55,245 miles (+7,294)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2013
    Odometer
    55,245 miles
    Test number
    497983122191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail47,951 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,951 miles
    Test number
    837418711114
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteO/s/f seatbelt fraying on edges but not damage to the structure

  18. Pass47,951 miles (+9,189)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    47,951 miles
    Test number
    967298811133
    • NoteO/s/f seatbelt fraying on edges but not damage to the structure

  19. Pass38,762 miles (+7,244)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    38,762 miles
    Test number
    803097500105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass31,518 miles (-277)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    31,518 miles
    Test number
    940508409186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail31,795 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,795 miles
    Test number
    121085098406
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  22. Pass31,795 miles (+3,920)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    31,795 miles
    Test number
    622095598044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass27,875 miles (+62)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    27,875 miles
    Test number
    292807807478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail27,813 miles (+5,520)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,813 miles
    Test number
    214753007186
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  25. Pass22,293 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    22,293 miles
    Test number
    200900016132
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres badly perished.

Questions about LX02 LBF

Does LX02 LBF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX02 LBF expired on 23 Oct 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX02 LBF?
The MOT on LX02 LBF expired on 23 Oct 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX02 LBF done?
LX02 LBF was recorded at 95,130 miles at its MOT on 11 Oct 2022, an average of 4,421 miles a year.
Has LX02 LBF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX02 LBF has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on LX02 LBF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Apr 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LX02 LBF find?
LX02 LBF failed its latest MOT on 11 Oct 2022 with 4 major defects and 4 advisories: front brake hose excessively deteriorated both; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint excessively worn; nearside headlamp aim too high unable to adjust, and 5 more.

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