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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 1,992 cc

LX55 VAAMOT history

LX55 VAA is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 1 Sept 2005. Its MOT expired on 3 Nov 2025 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 157,530 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Nov 2024.

LX55 VAA silver Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 3 Nov 2025
Mileage
157,530 mi
At MOT on 4 Nov 2024
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,377 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX55 VAA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,992 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
1 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
4 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX55 VAA was last recorded at 157,530 miles on 4 Nov 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
157,530 miles · 25 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
8,377 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 157,530 miles
  • 2023 – 154,635 miles
  • 2022 – 150,201 miles
  • 2021 – 143,833 miles
  • 2020 – 134,538 miles
  • 2019 – 126,697 miles
  • 2018 – 118,765 miles
  • 2017 – 115,522 miles
  • 2016 – 112,113 miles
  • 2015 – 104,536 miles
  • 2014 – 101,333 miles
  • 2012 – 90,310 miles
  • 2011 – 71,051 miles
  • 2010 – 50,141 miles
  • 2009 – 34,218 miles
  • 2008 – 22,737 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,530 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Front fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted lightRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 3 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.

  • Offside rear tyre has cuts in tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 2 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,530 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    157,530 miles
    Test number
    953531685030
    • MinorNearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Fail157,530 miles (+2,895)3 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,530 miles
    Test number
    368825247739
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass154,635 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    154,635 miles
    Test number
    840651595829
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Fail154,635 miles (+4,434)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,635 miles
    Test number
    571685254335
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass150,201 miles (+6,368)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    150,201 miles
    Test number
    260386598078
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass143,833 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    143,833 miles
    Test number
    191354684669
    • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  7. Fail143,833 miles (+9,295)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,833 miles
    Test number
    479347598882
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  8. Pass134,538 miles (+7,841)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    134,538 miles
    Test number
    525723296746

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass126,697 miles (+7,932)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    126,697 miles
    Test number
    192267033399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass118,765 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    118,765 miles
    Test number
    481135390527
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure sensor light on
    • AdvisoryUnder side engine cover

  11. Fail118,765 miles (+3,243)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,765 miles
    Test number
    540277715657
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure sensor light on
    • AdvisoryUnder side engine cover

  12. Pass115,522 miles (+3,409)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    115,522 miles
    Test number
    359747593345
    • AdvisoryEngine cover/under tray fitted obstructing some component check.

  13. Pass112,113 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    112,113 miles
    Test number
    816704022916
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre has cuts in tread

  14. Fail112,109 miles (+7,573)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,109 miles
    Test number
    322551081287
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre has cuts in tread

  15. Pass104,536 miles (+3,203)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    104,536 miles
    Test number
    927073915001
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside repeater (in mirror damaged)
    • NoteOffside windscreen washer jet slightly blocked

  16. Pass101,333 miles (+11,023)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    101,333 miles
    Test number
    218926184050
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass90,310 miles (+19,259)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    90,310 miles
    Test number
    748786972224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass71,051 miles (+20,910)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    71,051 miles
    Test number
    669703271298
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass50,141 miles (+15,923)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    50,141 miles
    Test number
    262506080245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail34,218 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,218 miles
    Test number
    490833679209
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteSlight cut in n/s/f inner tyre wall

  21. Pass34,218 miles (+11,481)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    34,218 miles
    Test number
    642643579231
    • NoteSlight cut in n/s/f inner tyre wall

  22. Pass22,737 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    22,737 miles
    Test number
    420256178225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail22,737 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,737 miles
    Test number
    532316478223
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Questions about LX55 VAA

Does LX55 VAA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX55 VAA expired on 3 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX55 VAA?
The MOT on LX55 VAA expired on 3 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX55 VAA done?
LX55 VAA was recorded at 157,530 miles at its MOT on 4 Nov 2024, an average of 8,377 miles a year.
Has LX55 VAA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX55 VAA has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LX55 VAA 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 LX55 VAA find?
LX55 VAA passed its latest MOT on 4 Nov 2024 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: nearside front side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light; central rear seat belt buckle slightly damaged; front brake pedal wearing smooth, and 5 more.

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