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Black · Petrol · 2002 · 2,084 cc

LX52 MLYMOT history

LX52 MLY is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 21 Sept 2002. Its MOT expired on 22 May 2024 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 103,314 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 May 2023.

LX52 MLY black Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 22 May 2024
Mileage
103,314 mi
At MOT on 23 May 2023
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,726 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX52 MLY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,084 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
21 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 May 2024
Latest MOT test
23 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX52 MLY was last recorded at 103,314 miles on 23 May 2023, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,311 miles · 22 May 2023
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
4,726 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 103,314 miles
  • 2022 – 97,671 miles
  • 2021 – 97,510 miles
  • 2020 – 95,766 miles
  • 2019 – 93,743 miles
  • 2018 – 91,653 miles
  • 2017 – 88,464 miles
  • 2016 – 82,410 miles
  • 2015 – 70,527 miles
  • 2014 – 60,576 miles
  • 2013 – 51,816 miles
  • 2012 – 47,378 miles
  • 2011 – 43,626 miles
  • 2009 – 38,609 miles
  • 2008 – 35,035 miles
  • 2007 – 30,321 miles
  • 2006 – 24,962 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,314 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryEngine mounts wornRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Metal pipes corroding includes brake pipes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Repaired exhaust at front joint

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Silencer casing corroding

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Some general wear suspension and steering

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2013

Full MOT history

25 tests since 24 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,314 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2024
    Odometer
    103,314 miles
    Test number
    445860106734
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine mounts worn

  2. Fail103,311 miles (+5,640)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,311 miles
    Test number
    728856597320
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine mounts worn

  3. Pass97,671 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2023
    Odometer
    97,671 miles
    Test number
    674115902687
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail97,671 miles (+161)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,671 miles
    Test number
    514726162130
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass97,510 miles (+1,744)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2022
    Odometer
    97,510 miles
    Test number
    283546866309
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass95,766 miles (+2,023)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    95,766 miles
    Test number
    770945586122
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  7. Pass93,743 miles (+2,090)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    93,743 miles
    Test number
    155363123643
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  8. Pass91,653 miles (+3,189)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    91,653 miles
    Test number
    621077651397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass88,464 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    88,464 miles
    Test number
    276490632184
    • AdvisoryMetal pipes corroding includes brake pipes
    • AdvisoryRepaired exhaust at front joint
    • AdvisorySilencer casing corroding
    • AdvisorySome general wear suspension and steering

  10. Fail88,463 miles (+6,053)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,463 miles
    Test number
    994871295219
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryMetal pipes corroding includes brake pipes
    • AdvisoryRepaired exhaust at front joint
    • AdvisorySilencer casing corroding
    • AdvisorySome general wear suspension and steering

  11. Pass82,410 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    82,410 miles
    Test number
    242324307027
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Fail82,410 miles (+11,883)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,410 miles
    Test number
    457031488570
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Pass70,527 miles (+9,951)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    70,527 miles
    Test number
    337725645284
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has cut in inner side wall but not through to cords.

  14. Pass60,576 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    60,576 miles
    Test number
    136341544214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail60,576 miles (+8,760)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,576 miles
    Test number
    645250744249
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  16. Pass51,816 miles (+4,438)8 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    51,816 miles
    Test number
    236316213481
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

  17. Fail47,378 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,378 miles
    Test number
    175284112159
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteNearside rear road wheel bent inner rim

  18. Pass47,378 miles (+3,752)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    47,378 miles
    Test number
    206144712492
    • NoteNearside rear road wheel bent inner rim

  19. Pass43,626 miles (+5,017)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    43,626 miles
    Test number
    315298481043
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)
    • NoteBoth front shock absobers leaking .
    • NoteChild seats x3 seat belts not tested .
    • NoteOffside and nearside front brake hoses perished.

  20. Pass38,609 miles (+3,574)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    38,609 miles
    Test number
    412394319477
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteFront tyres worn / wearing on inner and outer edges
    • NoteNearside front and rear tyres slight cuts in outer sidewall
    • NoteOffside front tyre slight cut in outer sidewall

  21. Pass35,035 miles (+242)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    35,035 miles
    Test number
    150453728357
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteO/s front brake pad wear indicator wire broken

  22. Fail34,793 miles (+4,472)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,793 miles
    Test number
    671649908396
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteO/s front brake pad wear indicator wire broken

  23. Pass30,321 miles (+113)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    30,321 miles
    Test number
    953057217353
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNearside front and rear wheel bead rims distorted inner rim.
    • NoteOffside brake pad sensor wire broken .

  24. Fail30,208 miles (+5,246)5 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,208 miles
    Test number
    932173317349
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureFront registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • FailureRear registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNearside front and rear wheel bead rims distorted inner rim.
    • NoteOffside brake pad sensor wire broken .
    • NoteOffside rear tyre deep cur outer side wall.

  25. Pass24,962 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    24,962 miles
    Test number
    444607396230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX52 MLY

Does LX52 MLY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX52 MLY expired on 22 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX52 MLY?
The MOT on LX52 MLY expired on 22 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX52 MLY done?
LX52 MLY was recorded at 103,314 miles at its MOT on 23 May 2023, an average of 4,726 miles a year.
Has LX52 MLY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX52 MLY has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 22 May 2023.
Has the mileage on LX52 MLY 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 LX52 MLY find?
LX52 MLY passed its latest MOT on 23 May 2023 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front upper macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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