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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Silver · Petrol · 2009 · 1,498 cc

R5 LTHMOT history

R5 LTH is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 29 Apr 2009. Its MOT is valid until 19 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 30,997 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Aug 2026.

R5 LTH silver Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Aug 2027
Mileage
30,997 mi
At MOT on 20 Aug 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,149 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R5 LTH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
29 Apr 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R5 LTH was last recorded at 30,997 miles on 20 Aug 2026, 1,084 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
29,913 miles · 23 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,084 miles
Average per year
1,149 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 30,997 miles
  • 2025 – 29,913 miles
  • 2024 – 29,179 miles
  • 2023 – 28,584 miles
  • 2022 – 27,911 miles
  • 2021 – 27,336 miles
  • 2020 – 26,766 miles
  • 2019 – 26,130 miles
  • 2018 – 25,272 miles
  • 2017 – 24,176 miles
  • 2016 – 22,817 miles
  • 2015 – 22,361 miles
  • 2014 – 19,316 miles
  • 2013 – 16,756 miles
  • 2012 – 14,546 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass30,997 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both OSF and NSF (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))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.

  • Disc s corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

19 tests since 24 Apr 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass30,997 miles (+1,084)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    30,997 miles
    Test number
    369066855934
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both OSF and NSF (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass29,913 miles (+734)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    29,913 miles
    Test number
    938383532875
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass29,179 miles (+595)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    29,179 miles
    Test number
    704967094996
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass28,584 miles (+673)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    28,584 miles
    Test number
    601766170626
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass27,911 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    27,911 miles
    Test number
    320842192337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail27,911 miles (+575)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,911 miles
    Test number
    925363210450
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  7. Pass27,336 miles (+570)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    27,336 miles
    Test number
    326320936028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass26,766 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    26,766 miles
    Test number
    239780979099
    • AdvisoryDisc s corroded

  9. Fail26,765 miles (+635)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,765 miles
    Test number
    734632891443
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDisc s corroded

  10. Pass26,130 miles (+858)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    26,130 miles
    Test number
    185132658074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass25,272 miles (+1,096)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    25,272 miles
    Test number
    475339067154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass24,176 miles (+1,359)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    24,176 miles
    Test number
    382327947395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass22,817 miles (+456)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    22,817 miles
    Test number
    855241926358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass22,361 miles (+3,045)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    22,361 miles
    Test number
    689519895097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass19,316 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    19,316 miles
    Test number
    669994894013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail19,316 miles (+2,560)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,316 miles
    Test number
    466594494010
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  17. Pass16,756 miles (+2,210)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    16,756 miles
    Test number
    899830703122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass14,546 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    14,546 miles
    Test number
    159605712138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail14,546 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,546 miles
    Test number
    519705012158
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about R5 LTH

Does R5 LTH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R5 LTH is valid until 19 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on R5 LTH?
The MOT on R5 LTH is valid until 19 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R5 LTH done?
R5 LTH was recorded at 30,997 miles at its MOT on 20 Aug 2026, an average of 1,149 miles a year.
Has R5 LTH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R5 LTH has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on R5 LTH 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 R5 LTH find?
R5 LTH passed its latest MOT on 20 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both osf and nsf; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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