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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 2,084 cc

LB53 BXGMOT history

LB53 BXG is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 19 Dec 2003. Its MOT expired on 18 Nov 2025 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 92,584 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Nov 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Nov 2025
Mileage
92,584 mi
At MOT on 19 Nov 2024
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,559 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 BXG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,084 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
19 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
19 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 BXG was last recorded at 92,584 miles on 19 Nov 2024, 2,827 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,757 miles · 27 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
2,827 miles
Average per year
4,559 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 92,584 miles
  • 2023 – 89,757 miles
  • 2022 – 86,156 miles
  • 2020 – 85,494 miles
  • 2019 – 76,674 miles
  • 2018 – 66,904 miles
  • 2017 – 57,606 miles
  • 2016 – 52,508 miles
  • 2015 – 46,607 miles
  • 2014 – 41,280 miles
  • 2013 – 37,126 miles
  • 2012 – 34,128 miles
  • 2011 – 31,218 miles
  • 2010 – 25,707 miles
  • 2009 – 21,972 miles
  • 2008 – 15,907 miles
  • 2006 – 10,899 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,584 miles
  • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources lens colour black . (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill end corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear silencer muffler corrosion.
  • AdvisoryCoolant temperature warning light ON.

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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

25 tests since 19 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,584 miles (+2,827)3 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    92,584 miles
    Test number
    996115730825
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources lens colour black . (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill end corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer muffler corrosion.
    • AdvisoryCoolant temperature warning light ON.

  2. Pass89,757 miles (+1)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    89,757 miles
    Test number
    100669273516
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail89,756 miles (+3,600)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,756 miles
    Test number
    970019131667
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass86,156 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    86,156 miles
    Test number
    343147033749

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail86,152 miles (+658)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,152 miles
    Test number
    922027934758
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c))
    • MajorFront Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog lamp lens broken/defective

  6. Pass85,494 miles (+8,820)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    85,494 miles
    Test number
    666786751185
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S and O/S. (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass76,674 miles (+9,770)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    76,674 miles
    Test number
    403631908053
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass66,904 miles (+9,298)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    66,904 miles
    Test number
    928049730408
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Pass57,606 miles (+94)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    57,606 miles
    Test number
    387286180771
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Fail57,512 miles (+5,004)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,512 miles
    Test number
    579887186993
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre out of shape (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass52,508 miles (+5,901)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    52,508 miles
    Test number
    786272421461
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres slightly out of shape on inner edges.
    • AdvisoryBoth wiper blades starting to smear windscreen.
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  12. Pass46,607 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    46,607 miles
    Test number
    369309195052
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteCentre exhaust box corroding

  13. Fail46,607 miles (+5,327)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,607 miles
    Test number
    289892095033
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteCentre exhaust box corroding

  14. Pass41,280 miles (+4,154)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    41,280 miles
    Test number
    666266204196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail37,126 miles2 repaired1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,126 miles
    Test number
    139371503116
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  16. Pass37,126 miles (+2,998)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    37,126 miles
    Test number
    545221703160
    • AdvisoryNearside Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  17. Pass34,128 miles (+2,910)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    34,128 miles
    Test number
    989577302125
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass31,218 miles (+8)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    31,218 miles
    Test number
    298820161418
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront discs worn
    • NoteRear seats not fitted

  19. Fail31,210 miles (+5,503)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,210 miles
    Test number
    648772851187
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront discs worn
    • NoteRear seats not fitted

  20. Pass25,707 miles (+3,735)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    25,707 miles
    Test number
    674519050122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass21,972 miles (+6,065)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    21,972 miles
    Test number
    621829559148
    • NoteFront brake pads wearing thin
    • NoteRear brake pads wearing thin

  22. Fail15,907 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,907 miles
    Test number
    673985358196
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  23. Pass15,907 miles (+5,008)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    15,907 miles
    Test number
    964015858183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass10,899 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    10,899 miles
    Test number
    680793056365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail10,896 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,896 miles
    Test number
    371163656392
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Questions about LB53 BXG

Does LB53 BXG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 BXG expired on 18 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 BXG?
The MOT on LB53 BXG expired on 18 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 BXG done?
LB53 BXG was recorded at 92,584 miles at its MOT on 19 Nov 2024, an average of 4,559 miles a year.
Has LB53 BXG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 BXG has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on LB53 BXG 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 LB53 BXG find?
LB53 BXG passed its latest MOT on 19 Nov 2024 with 3 minor defects and 11 advisories: nearside obligatory mirror slightly loose; offside obligatory mirror slightly loose; offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources lens colour black ., and 11 more.

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