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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,397 cc

LX52 XMLMOT history

LX52 XML is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 20 Sept 2002. Its MOT expired on 28 Nov 2021 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 58,791 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Nov 2021.

LX52 XML silver Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 28 Nov 2021
Mileage
58,791 mi
At MOT on 24 Nov 2021
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,733 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX52 XML
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
20 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Nov 2021
Latest MOT test
24 Nov 2021 (Fail)

Mileage history

LX52 XML was last recorded at 58,791 miles on 24 Nov 2021, 20 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Nov 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
58,771 miles · 19 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
20 miles
Average per year
2,733 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 58,791 miles
  • 2020 – 58,771 miles
  • 2019 – 58,013 miles
  • 2018 – 55,939 miles
  • 2017 – 53,009 miles
  • 2016 – 50,551 miles
  • 2015 – 47,680 miles
  • 2014 – 45,493 miles
  • 2013 – 43,331 miles
  • 2012 – 41,934 miles
  • 2011 – 38,686 miles
  • 2010 – 35,441 miles
  • 2009 – 30,800 miles
  • 2008 – 26,811 miles
  • 2007 – 22,245 miles
  • 2006 – 17,281 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail58,791 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides. inner sills corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2015

Full MOT history

23 tests since 16 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail58,791 miles (+20)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,791 miles
    Test number
    474589341533
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  2. Pass58,771 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    58,771 miles
    Test number
    962850443661
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  3. Fail58,771 miles (+758)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,771 miles
    Test number
    572628921147
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  4. Pass58,013 miles (+49)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    58,013 miles
    Test number
    639706823033
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides. inner sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Fail57,964 miles (+2,025)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,964 miles
    Test number
    932988106352
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides. pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides. inner sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass55,939 miles (+2,930)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    55,939 miles
    Test number
    885051238899

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass53,009 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    53,009 miles
    Test number
    809758565368
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  8. Fail53,009 miles (+2,458)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,009 miles
    Test number
    622250720370
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Pass50,551 miles (+2,871)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    50,551 miles
    Test number
    700906504506

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass47,680 miles (+2,187)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    47,680 miles
    Test number
    657180407389
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass45,493 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    45,493 miles
    Test number
    299791724336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail45,493 miles (+2,162)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,493 miles
    Test number
    865471924303
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  13. Pass43,331 miles (+1,397)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    43,331 miles
    Test number
    198431933393
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail41,934 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,934 miles
    Test number
    187375912304
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  15. Pass41,934 miles (+3,248)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    41,934 miles
    Test number
    687195612300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass38,686 miles (+3,245)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    38,686 miles
    Test number
    338821121351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass35,441 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    35,441 miles
    Test number
    332631830300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail35,441 miles (+4,641)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,441 miles
    Test number
    642851930369
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  19. Pass30,800 miles (+3,989)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    30,800 miles
    Test number
    944992959228
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass26,811 miles (+4,566)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    26,811 miles
    Test number
    281457458288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass22,245 miles (+4,964)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    22,245 miles
    Test number
    102927557264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass17,281 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    17,281 miles
    Test number
    480499756213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail17,276 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,276 miles
    Test number
    183259756222
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LX52 XML

Does LX52 XML currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX52 XML expired on 28 Nov 2021, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX52 XML?
The MOT on LX52 XML expired on 28 Nov 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX52 XML done?
LX52 XML was recorded at 58,791 miles at its MOT on 24 Nov 2021, an average of 2,733 miles a year.
Has LX52 XML ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX52 XML has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on LX52 XML 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 XML find?
LX52 XML failed its latest MOT on 24 Nov 2021 with 1 major defect, 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front coil spring fractured or broken; nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 1 more.

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