Mercedes-Benz logo

Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,397 cc

LX52 OCUMOT history

LX52 OCU is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 25 Sept 2002. Its MOT expired on 21 Jun 2026 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 95,219 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jun 2025.

LX52 OCU silver Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz A-Class, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 21 Jun 2026
Mileage
95,219 mi
At MOT on 4 Aug 2018
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,759 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for LX52 OCU in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
LX52 OCU
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
25 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX52 OCU was last recorded at 95,219 miles on 4 Aug 2018, 7,262 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jun 2017.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
87,957 miles · 28 Jun 2017
Between the last two tests
7,262 miles
Average per year
3,759 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2018 – 95,219 miles
  • 2017 – 87,957 miles
  • 2016 – 87,537 miles
  • 2015 – 84,548 miles
  • 2014 – 80,640 miles
  • 2013 – 78,004 miles
  • 2012 – 73,292 miles
  • 2011 – 66,918 miles
  • 2010 – 61,704 miles
  • 2009 – 56,661 miles
  • 2008 – 53,917 miles
  • 2007 – 50,688 miles
  • 2006 – 48,207 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective O/S & N/S (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S & N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear BUMPER DAMAGE/ SECURED
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S & N/S (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded O/S & N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured O/S & N/S (4.4.3 (a))

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.

  • Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Side repeater slightly discoloured Both

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Coil spring corroded Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

24 tests since 31 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    492578026311
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective O/S & N/S (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S & N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear BUMPER DAMAGE/ SECURED
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S & N/S (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded O/S & N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured O/S & N/S (4.4.3 (a))

  2. PassMileage not read5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    159282987452
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

  3. FailMileage not read2 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    616210362074
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

  4. PassMileage not read9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    191582300124
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Near excessive (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

  5. FailMileage not read2 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    828708377644
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Near excessive (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

  6. PassMileage not read3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    687921951734
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded O/S & N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    994276998612

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass95,219 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    95,219 miles
    Test number
    334345199999
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Fail95,219 miles (+7,262)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,219 miles
    Test number
    275264337117
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass87,957 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    87,957 miles
    Test number
    346182530233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail87,957 miles (+420)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,957 miles
    Test number
    701018537925
    • Repaired at testBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  12. Pass87,537 miles (+2,989)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    87,537 miles
    Test number
    518446552723
    • AdvisoryFront wipers are worn

  13. Pass84,548 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    84,548 miles
    Test number
    428383365075
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  14. Fail84,548 miles (+3,908)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,548 miles
    Test number
    769473865078
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  15. Pass80,640 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    80,640 miles
    Test number
    887592064029
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  16. Fail80,640 miles (+2,636)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,640 miles
    Test number
    227052664024
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  17. Pass78,004 miles (+4,712)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    78,004 miles
    Test number
    105239553489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass73,292 miles (+6,374)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    73,292 miles
    Test number
    155079452442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass66,918 miles (+5,214)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    66,918 miles
    Test number
    596862161084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass61,704 miles (+5,043)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    61,704 miles
    Test number
    601909960093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass56,661 miles (+2,744)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    56,661 miles
    Test number
    734386219083
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  22. Pass53,917 miles (+3,229)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    53,917 miles
    Test number
    161375928411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass50,688 miles (+2,481)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    50,688 miles
    Test number
    941651537089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass48,207 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    48,207 miles
    Test number
    191561336047
    • AdvisoryNearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LX52 OCU

Does LX52 OCU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX52 OCU expired on 21 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX52 OCU?
The MOT on LX52 OCU expired on 21 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX52 OCU done?
LX52 OCU was recorded at 95,219 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2018, an average of 3,759 miles a year.
Has LX52 OCU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX52 OCU has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on LX52 OCU 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 OCU find?
LX52 OCU passed its latest MOT on 9 Jun 2025 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: front headlamp lens slightly defective o/s & n/s; front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 5 more.

Related registrations

Browse all LX52O registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.