Mercedes-Benz A-Class
Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc
LB53 GZLMOT history
LB53 GZL is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 21 Jan 2004. Its MOT is valid until 13 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 133,470 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 13 May 2027
- Mileage
- 133,470 mi
- At MOT on 14 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 30
- 20 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 5,524 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB53 GZL
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- A-Class
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 21 Jan 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 13 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 14 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB53 GZL was last recorded at 133,470 miles on 14 May 2026, 76 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 May 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 27 Jan 2009: 48,103 miles, lower than 347,012 miles on 28 Jan 2008.
- 22 Dec 2022: 12,245 miles, lower than 118,613 miles on 23 Jun 2022.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 133,394 miles · 8 May 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 76 miles
- Average per year
- 5,524 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 133,470 miles
- 2025 – 125,189 miles
- 2023 – 123,102 miles
- 2022 – 12,245 miles
- 2021 – 111,576 miles
- 2020 – 109,527 miles
- 2019 – 108,585 miles
- 2018 – 106,242 miles
- 2017 – 104,513 miles
- 2016 – 102,280 miles
- 2015 – 93,002 miles
- 2014 – 84,080 miles
- 2013 – 73,762 miles
- 2012 – 68,755 miles
- 2011 – 62,721 miles
- 2010 – 56,799 miles
- 2009 – 48,103 miles
- 2008 – 347,012 miles
- 2007 – 26,839 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass133,470 miles
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box out skin corrodedRecorded 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.
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both side
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Full MOT history
30 tests since 23 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass133,470 miles (+76)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2027
- Odometer
- 133,470 miles
- Test number
- 684277469784
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box out skin corroded
Fail133,394 miles (+8,205)4 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,394 miles
- Test number
- 150573027011
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box out skin corroded
Pass125,189 miles (+313)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 125,189 miles
- Test number
- 458662956865
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail124,876 miles (+1,774)3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,876 miles
- Test number
- 365654094563
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack arm inner baii joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer skin rusted
Pass123,102 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 123,102 miles
- Test number
- 906989420155
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both side (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Fail123,102 miles (+110,857)2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,102 miles
- Test number
- 322978597457
- Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both side (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass12,245 miles (-106,368)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 12,245 miles
- Test number
- 231673865744
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass118,613 miles (+7,037)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 118,613 miles
- Test number
- 524222189771
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both side (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass111,576 miles (+2,049)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 111,576 miles
- Test number
- 226778150945
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass109,527 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 109,527 miles
- Test number
- 601986666572
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail109,527 miles (+942)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,527 miles
- Test number
- 349727267489
- MajorNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
Pass108,585 miles (+2,343)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 108,585 miles
- Test number
- 392746648883
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass106,242 miles (+1,729)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 106,242 miles
- Test number
- 874749364121
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass104,513 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 104,513 miles
- Test number
- 972976962883
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail104,513 miles (+2,233)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,513 miles
- Test number
- 443132682362
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Pass102,280 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 102,280 miles
- Test number
- 337117453871
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail102,280 miles (+9,278)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,280 miles
- Test number
- 636826232509
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Pass93,002 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 93,002 miles
- Test number
- 549160535042
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail93,002 miles (+8,922)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,002 miles
- Test number
- 217800135030
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Pass84,080 miles (+67)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 84,080 miles
- Test number
- 559956254080
- NoteOffside rear Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail84,013 miles (+10,251)1 failure2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,013 miles
- Test number
- 206532554000
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- NoteOffside rear Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass73,762 miles (+5,007)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 73,762 miles
- Test number
- 359091323045
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass68,755 miles (+6,034)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 68,755 miles
- Test number
- 777195222024
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,721 miles (+5,922)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 62,721 miles
- Test number
- 237140511040
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,799 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 56,799 miles
- Test number
- 403045620048
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail56,799 miles (+8,696)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,799 miles
- Test number
- 523945620099
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Pass48,103 miles (-298,909)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 48,103 miles
- Test number
- 531657729087
- NoteREAR NUMBER PLATE STARTING TO DETERIORATE
Pass347,012 miles (+310,096)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 347,012 miles
- Test number
- 441238828002
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail36,916 miles (+10,077)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 36,916 miles
- Test number
- 190325728410
- FailureNearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass26,839 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 26,839 miles
- Test number
- 320203127091
- NoteFront brake pads low
Questions about LB53 GZL
- Does LB53 GZL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 GZL is valid until 13 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB53 GZL?
- The MOT on LB53 GZL is valid until 13 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB53 GZL done?
- LB53 GZL was recorded at 133,470 miles at its MOT on 14 May 2026, an average of 5,524 miles a year.
- Has LB53 GZL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB53 GZL has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 8 May 2026.
- Has the mileage on LB53 GZL ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 27 Jan 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LB53 GZL find?
- LB53 GZL passed its latest MOT on 14 May 2026 with 5 advisories: offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt, and 2 more.
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