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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,397 cc

LX52 OBKMOT history

LX52 OBK is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 27 Sept 2002. Its MOT expired on 5 Nov 2025 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 78,798 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Nov 2024.

LX52 OBK silver Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 5 Nov 2025
Mileage
78,798 mi
At MOT on 6 Nov 2024
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,846 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX52 OBK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,397 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
27 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
6 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX52 OBK was last recorded at 78,798 miles on 6 Nov 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,798 miles · 5 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,846 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 78,798 miles
  • 2023 – 74,125 miles
  • 2022 – 69,764 miles
  • 2021 – 64,985 miles
  • 2020 – 59,558 miles
  • 2019 – 55,100 miles
  • 2018 – 50,345 miles
  • 2017 – 46,014 miles
  • 2016 – 40,612 miles
  • 2015 – 35,587 miles
  • 2014 – 31,946 miles
  • 2013 – 28,815 miles
  • 2012 – 24,734 miles
  • 2011 – 21,536 miles
  • 2010 – 17,827 miles
  • 2009 – 15,399 miles
  • 2008 – 13,197 miles
  • 2007 – 11,716 miles
  • 2006 – 9,273 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,798 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner section of sill slightly corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) NS / OSRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear wheel arches corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryCentre exhaust box corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Central exhaust box corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside head lamp faded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s) NS/OS

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

30 tests since 9 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,798 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    78,798 miles
    Test number
    815411889902
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner section of sill slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) NS / OS
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear wheel arches corroded
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust box corroded

  2. Fail78,798 miles (+4,673)4 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,798 miles
    Test number
    517827095466
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner section of sill slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) NS / OS
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear wheel arches corroded
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust box corroded

  3. Pass74,125 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    74,125 miles
    Test number
    606235571735
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust box corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside head lamp faded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) NS/OS
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail74,125 miles (+4,361)1 dangerous2 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,125 miles
    Test number
    291352110855
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust box corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside head lamp faded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) NS/OS
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass69,764 miles (+4,779)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    69,764 miles
    Test number
    533149719026
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread close to excess (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOdometer illumination not working and partial speedometer

  6. Pass64,985 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    64,985 miles
    Test number
    612668115363
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOdometer illumination not working

  7. Fail64,982 miles (+5,424)1 dangerous3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,982 miles
    Test number
    922592974340
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOdometer illumination not working

  8. Pass59,558 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    59,558 miles
    Test number
    917156681426
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Fail59,556 miles (+4,456)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,556 miles
    Test number
    279247906262
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable play within joint (2.1.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable play within joint (2.1.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass55,100 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    55,100 miles
    Test number
    443394512643
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Fail55,100 miles (+4,755)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,100 miles
    Test number
    885754439456
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  12. Pass50,345 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    50,345 miles
    Test number
    378774179270
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Fail50,342 miles (+4,328)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,342 miles
    Test number
    825221114983
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  14. Pass46,014 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    46,014 miles
    Test number
    820579263912

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail46,013 miles (+5,401)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,013 miles
    Test number
    972136949899
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  16. Pass40,612 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    40,612 miles
    Test number
    412372487893

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail40,611 miles (+5,024)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,611 miles
    Test number
    729959112722
    • FailureDipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass35,587 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    35,587 miles
    Test number
    408810465000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail35,587 miles (+3,641)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,587 miles
    Test number
    314386127773
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust tailpipe hanger broken

  20. Pass31,946 miles (+3,131)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    31,946 miles
    Test number
    979645064279
    • NoteBonnet difficult to release
    • NoteBonnet safety catch seized

  21. Pass28,815 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    28,815 miles
    Test number
    927873963217
    • NoteCold air intake pipe split

  22. Fail28,812 miles (+4,078)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,812 miles
    Test number
    708663063221
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • 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)
    • NoteCold air intake pipe split

  23. Pass24,734 miles (+3,198)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    24,734 miles
    Test number
    615454562251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass21,536 miles (+3,709)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    21,536 miles
    Test number
    409966171236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass17,827 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    17,827 miles
    Test number
    313904180225
    • NoteBoth front discs slightly worn

  26. Fail17,827 miles (+2,428)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,827 miles
    Test number
    894044080227
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteBoth front discs slightly worn

  27. Pass15,399 miles (+2,202)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    15,399 miles
    Test number
    803938679276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass13,197 miles (+1,481)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    13,197 miles
    Test number
    464560388268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass11,716 miles (+2,443)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    11,716 miles
    Test number
    304162787439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass9,273 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    9,273 miles
    Test number
    330222986474
    • NoteN/s/f tyre outer sidewall perished. †o/s/f outer sidewall perishing.

Questions about LX52 OBK

Does LX52 OBK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX52 OBK expired on 5 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX52 OBK?
The MOT on LX52 OBK expired on 5 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX52 OBK done?
LX52 OBK was recorded at 78,798 miles at its MOT on 6 Nov 2024, an average of 3,846 miles a year.
Has LX52 OBK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX52 OBK has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LX52 OBK 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 OBK find?
LX52 OBK passed its latest MOT on 6 Nov 2024 with 8 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside rear inner section of sill slightly corroded; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 5 more.

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