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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Blue · Petrol · 2011 · 1,992 cc

S5 LAHMOT history

S5 LAH is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 12 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jan 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 17,161 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2026.

S5 LAH blue Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Jan 2027
Mileage
17,161 mi
At MOT on 7 Jan 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,159 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S5 LAH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,992 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
12 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S5 LAH was last recorded at 17,161 miles on 7 Jan 2026, 3,267 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
13,894 miles · 15 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3,267 miles
Average per year
1,159 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 17,161 miles
  • 2025 – 13,894 miles
  • 2023 – 10,423 miles
  • 2022 – 9,085 miles
  • 2021 – 8,187 miles
  • 2020 – 7,607 miles
  • 2019 – 7,252 miles
  • 2018 – 6,105 miles
  • 2017 – 5,562 miles
  • 2016 – 4,634 miles
  • 2015 – 4,070 miles
  • 2014 – 3,421 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass17,161 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

16 tests since 28 Feb 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass17,161 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    17,161 miles
    Test number
    710265403606

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail17,161 miles (+3,267)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,161 miles
    Test number
    700606930294
    • Repaired at testCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass13,894 miles (+3,471)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    13,894 miles
    Test number
    453053518677

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass10,423 miles (+681)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    10,423 miles
    Test number
    599880980581

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass9,742 miles (+657)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    9,742 miles
    Test number
    983116819477
    • AdvisoryCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing o/s + n/s. (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Pass9,085 miles (+898)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    9,085 miles
    Test number
    889306518190
    • AdvisoryCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass8,187 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    8,187 miles
    Test number
    551030441623
    • AdvisoryRear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  8. Fail8,187 miles (+580)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    8,187 miles
    Test number
    854168154600
    • MajorOffside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (in door mirror housing) (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass7,607 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    7,607 miles
    Test number
    740839928789

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail7,606 miles (+354)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    7,606 miles
    Test number
    804451596381
    • MajorRear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel rear brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/r & o/s/r outer faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass7,252 miles (+1,147)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    7,252 miles
    Test number
    482822576033
    • AdvisoryBoth off side front and rear tyres cracked and perished
    • AdvisoryNear side front tyre cracked/perished and has a small bulge in the shoulder
    • AdvisoryNear side rear tyre cracked/perished and has a small bulge in the shoulder
  12. Pass6,105 miles (+543)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    6,105 miles
    Test number
    909498824542

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass5,562 miles (+928)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    5,562 miles
    Test number
    640181033206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass4,634 miles (+564)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    4,634 miles
    Test number
    645954880461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass4,070 miles (+649)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    4,070 miles
    Test number
    719005155090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass3,421 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    3,421 miles
    Test number
    376789054083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S5 LAH

Does S5 LAH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S5 LAH is valid until 14 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S5 LAH?
The MOT on S5 LAH is valid until 14 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S5 LAH done?
S5 LAH was recorded at 17,161 miles at its MOT on 7 Jan 2026, an average of 1,159 miles a year.
Has S5 LAH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S5 LAH has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on S5 LAH 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 S5 LAH find?
S5 LAH passed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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