Mercedes-Benz A-Class
Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc
W5 LJDMOT history
W5 LJD is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 18 Mar 2002. Its MOT is valid until 13 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 94,561 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 13 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 94,561 mi
- At MOT on 14 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 21 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 2,952 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- W5 LJD
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- A-Class
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 18 Mar 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 13 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
W5 LJD was last recorded at 94,561 miles on 14 Jul 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jun 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 94,560 miles · 26 Jun 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 1 miles
- Average per year
- 2,952 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 94,561 miles
- 2025 – 93,219 miles
- 2024 – 90,108 miles
- 2023 – 88,518 miles
- 2022 – 86,979 miles
- 2021 – 85,872 miles
- 2020 – 85,330 miles
- 2019 – 83,544 miles
- 2018 – 80,461 miles
- 2017 – 77,544 miles
- 2016 – 74,363 miles
- 2015 – 70,610 miles
- 2014 – 67,603 miles
- 2013 – 64,374 miles
- 2012 – 60,738 miles
- 2011 – 56,835 miles
- 2010 – 54,894 miles
- 2009 – 50,228 miles
- 2008 – 43,940 miles
- 2007 – 39,171 miles
- 2006 – 34,541 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass94,561 miles
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2017
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2017
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2025–2026
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working
Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026
Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
24 tests since 14 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass94,561 miles (+1)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 94,561 miles
- Test number
- 946447247788
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail94,560 miles (+1,341)4 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,560 miles
- Test number
- 598645542581
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear service brakes just met minimum requirement
Pass93,219 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2026
- Odometer
- 93,219 miles
- Test number
- 325745611095
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Fail93,219 miles (+3,111)2 major1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,219 miles
- Test number
- 263953161611
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Pass90,108 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 90,108 miles
- Test number
- 260386222261
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail90,108 miles (+1,590)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,108 miles
- Test number
- 395829769677
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass88,518 miles (+1,539)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 88,518 miles
- Test number
- 640556470485
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,979 miles (+1,107)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 86,979 miles
- Test number
- 411480274337
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass85,872 miles (+542)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 85,872 miles
- Test number
- 606791513385
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded rear Box
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material And both side rear (1.1.11 (c))
Pass85,330 miles (+1,786)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 85,330 miles
- Test number
- 897193550690
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both side rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded rear box
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
Pass83,544 miles (+3,083)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 83,544 miles
- Test number
- 267404575103
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,461 miles (+2,917)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 80,461 miles
- Test number
- 824194324449
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre starting to distort /inner edge
Pass77,544 miles (+3,181)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 77,544 miles
- Test number
- 540253191875
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass74,363 miles (+3,753)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 74,363 miles
- Test number
- 146149765669
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Pass70,610 miles (+3,007)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 70,610 miles
- Test number
- 929134555058
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Pass67,603 miles (+3,229)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 67,603 miles
- Test number
- 199926264428
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,374 miles (+3,636)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 64,374 miles
- Test number
- 129680163433
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,738 miles (+3,903)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 60,738 miles
- Test number
- 476658162094
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- NoteO/s/r tyre starting to distort
- NoteO/s/r tyre wearing thin
Pass56,835 miles (+1,941)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 56,835 miles
- Test number
- 768303461035
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- NoteOff side rear tyre starting to wear unevenlly
Pass54,894 miles (+4,666)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 54,894 miles
- Test number
- 104190170427
- NoteOff side rear tyre wearing uneven
Pass50,228 miles (+6,288)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 50,228 miles
- Test number
- 511250659004
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteFront + rear number plates slightly deterated
Pass43,940 miles (+4,769)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 43,940 miles
- Test number
- 392537158098
- NoteNearside front brake flexi hose slightly perished
- NoteRear number plate slightly deteriorated
Pass39,171 miles (+4,630)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 39,171 miles
- Test number
- 880111077025
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,541 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 34,541 miles
- Test number
- 581463376078
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about W5 LJD
- Does W5 LJD currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W5 LJD is valid until 13 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on W5 LJD?
- The MOT on W5 LJD is valid until 13 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has W5 LJD done?
- W5 LJD was recorded at 94,561 miles at its MOT on 14 Jul 2026, an average of 2,952 miles a year.
- Has W5 LJD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. W5 LJD has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jun 2026.
- Has the mileage on W5 LJD 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 W5 LJD find?
- W5 LJD passed its latest MOT on 14 Jul 2026 with 4 advisories: front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides; front sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 1 more.
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