Mercedes-Benz A-Class
Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc
LB53 OHUMOT history
LB53 OHU is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 23 Dec 2003. Its MOT expired on 24 Jan 2026 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 78,028 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jan 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 24 Jan 2026
- Mileage
- 78,028 mi
- At MOT on 22 Jan 2025
- MOT tests
- 25
- 18 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 3,294 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB53 OHU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- A-Class
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 23 Dec 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 24 Jan 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Jan 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB53 OHU was last recorded at 78,028 miles on 22 Jan 2025, 3,586 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jan 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 21 Apr 2017: 59,943 miles, lower than 158,023 miles on 20 Apr 2016.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 74,442 miles · 25 Jan 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 3,586 miles
- Average per year
- 3,294 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 78,028 miles
- 2024 – 74,442 miles
- 2023 – 71,067 miles
- 2021 – 68,528 miles
- 2020 – 66,441 miles
- 2019 – 64,437 miles
- 2018 – 61,642 miles
- 2017 – 59,943 miles
- 2016 – 158,023 miles
- 2015 – 54,755 miles
- 2014 – 51,050 miles
- 2013 – 45,562 miles
- 2012 – 43,801 miles
- 2010 – 37,965 miles
- 2009 – 32,970 miles
- 2008 – 30,179 miles
- 2007 – 24,048 miles
- 2006 – 18,440 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass78,028 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
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 Stop lamp(s) not working
Major3 MOTs, 2020–2023
Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative
Minor2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak
Major2 MOTs, 2023
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material can not see all brake pipe due to under tray.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014
Full MOT history
25 tests since 20 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass78,028 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 78,028 miles
- Test number
- 596842613518
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail78,027 miles (+3,585)5 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,027 miles
- Test number
- 578019036584
- MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorUpper Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass74,442 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 74,442 miles
- Test number
- 443297836909
- 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))
Fail74,442 miles (+3,375)2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,442 miles
- Test number
- 386201352383
- Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- 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))
Pass71,067 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 71,067 miles
- Test number
- 712811523141
- MinorOffside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (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))
Fail71,067 miles (+6)4 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,067 miles
- Test number
- 892680286627
- MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (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))
Fail71,061 miles (+2,533)2 dangerous8 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,061 miles
- Test number
- 741937261176
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass68,528 miles (+89)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 68,528 miles
- Test number
- 956112850768
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail68,439 miles (+1,998)5 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,439 miles
- Test number
- 233418472505
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Pass66,441 miles (+5)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 66,441 miles
- Test number
- 238656790127
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material can not see all brake pipe due to under tray. (1.1.11 (c))
Fail66,436 miles (+1,999)1 dangerous5 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,436 miles
- Test number
- 252894024895
- DangerousRear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material can not see all brake pipe due to under tray. (1.1.11 (c))
Pass64,437 miles (+2,795)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 64,437 miles
- Test number
- 576201812905
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,642 miles (+1,699)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 61,642 miles
- Test number
- 353170788853
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,943 miles (-98,080)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 59,943 miles
- Test number
- 637321354851
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass158,023 miles (+103,268)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 158,023 miles
- Test number
- 171504635778
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,755 miles (+3,705)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 54,755 miles
- Test number
- 888709215299
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,050 miles (+28)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 51,050 miles
- Test number
- 629164224291
- NoteSlight play in steering column u.j.
Fail51,022 miles (+5,460)3 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,022 miles
- Test number
- 315340324265
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteSlight play in steering column u.j.
Pass45,562 miles (+1,761)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 45,562 miles
- Test number
- 626341723200
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass43,801 miles (+5,836)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 43,801 miles
- Test number
- 887308022208
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,965 miles (+4,995)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 37,965 miles
- Test number
- 571554940365
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,970 miles (+2,791)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 32,970 miles
- Test number
- 432432949468
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,179 miles (+6,131)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 30,179 miles
- Test number
- 491577038349
- AdvisoryNearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Pass24,048 miles (+5,608)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 24,048 miles
- Test number
- 740366247300
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,440 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 18,440 miles
- Test number
- 743314956310
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB53 OHU
- Does LB53 OHU currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LB53 OHU expired on 24 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LB53 OHU?
- The MOT on LB53 OHU expired on 24 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LB53 OHU done?
- LB53 OHU was recorded at 78,028 miles at its MOT on 22 Jan 2025, an average of 3,294 miles a year.
- Has LB53 OHU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB53 OHU has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jan 2025.
- Has the mileage on LB53 OHU ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Apr 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LB53 OHU find?
- LB53 OHU passed its latest MOT on 22 Jan 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.
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