Mercedes-Benz A-Class
Black · Diesel · 2004 · 1,689 cc
LB53 UFPMOT history
LB53 UFP is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 28 Jan 2004. Its MOT expired on 21 Dec 2024 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 86,831 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Dec 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 21 Dec 2024
- Mileage
- 86,831 mi
- At MOT on 22 Dec 2023
- MOT tests
- 22
- 17 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 4,779 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB53 UFP
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- A-Class
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,689 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 28 Jan 2004
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 21 Dec 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Dec 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB53 UFP was last recorded at 86,831 miles on 22 Dec 2023, 142 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Sept 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 86,689 miles · 8 Sept 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 142 miles
- Average per year
- 4,779 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 86,831 miles
- 2022 – 86,689 miles
- 2021 – 85,434 miles
- 2020 – 83,048 miles
- 2019 – 81,465 miles
- 2018 – 79,136 miles
- 2017 – 77,678 miles
- 2016 – 73,429 miles
- 2015 – 68,451 miles
- 2014 – 64,107 miles
- 2013 – 58,860 miles
- 2012 – 51,987 miles
- 2011 – 43,897 miles
- 2010 – 36,472 miles
- 2009 – 27,682 miles
- 2008 – 18,517 miles
- 2007 – 7,572 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass86,831 miles
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
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 corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Rear Exhaust Box Corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
22 tests since 22 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass86,831 miles (+142)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 86,831 miles
- Test number
- 397882917402
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass86,689 miles (+1,255)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 86,689 miles
- Test number
- 197991391704
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine covers and under tray fitted
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer skin flaking not blowing
Pass85,434 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 85,434 miles
- Test number
- 344771056236
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust Box Corroded
- AdvisoryUnder-Trays Fitted
Fail85,434 miles (+2,386)3 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,434 miles
- Test number
- 944435302325
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust Box Corroded
- AdvisoryUnder-Trays Fitted
Pass83,048 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 83,048 miles
- Test number
- 481441373388
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail83,048 miles (+1,583)1 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,048 miles
- Test number
- 153833158476
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both side (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass81,465 miles (+1)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 81,465 miles
- Test number
- 383719120417
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust system deteriorated
Fail81,464 miles (+2,328)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,464 miles
- Test number
- 829149234945
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust system deteriorated
Pass79,136 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 79,136 miles
- Test number
- 863324000675
- 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))
Fail79,136 miles (+1,458)1 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,136 miles
- Test number
- 737236584894
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MinorNearside Registration 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 Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear wiper blade split.
- AdvisoryBonnet release mechanism sticking.
Pass77,678 miles (+4,249)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 77,678 miles
- Test number
- 978400656120
- AdvisoryExhaust Rear box outer skin corrosion
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted front to Rear
Pass73,429 miles (+4,978)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 73,429 miles
- Test number
- 567432480911
- AdvisoryChild seat fitted
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Pass68,451 miles (+4,344)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 68,451 miles
- Test number
- 778960045242
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,107 miles (+5,247)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 64,107 miles
- Test number
- 127442034270
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,860 miles (+6,873)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 58,860 miles
- Test number
- 977461733274
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,987 miles (+8,090)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 51,987 miles
- Test number
- 628406432258
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,897 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 43,897 miles
- Test number
- 338650421479
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail43,897 miles (+7,425)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,897 miles
- Test number
- 977217211249
- FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass36,472 miles (+8,790)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 36,472 miles
- Test number
- 394196630430
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteBOTH rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges
Pass27,682 miles (+9,165)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 27,682 miles
- Test number
- 653737939200
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,517 miles (+10,945)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 18,517 miles
- Test number
- 513600648225
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass7,572 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2008
- Odometer
- 7,572 miles
- Test number
- 124702347121
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB53 UFP
- Does LB53 UFP currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LB53 UFP expired on 21 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LB53 UFP?
- The MOT on LB53 UFP expired on 21 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LB53 UFP done?
- LB53 UFP was recorded at 86,831 miles at its MOT on 22 Dec 2023, an average of 4,779 miles a year.
- Has LB53 UFP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB53 UFP has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Sept 2021.
- Has the mileage on LB53 UFP 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 UFP find?
- LB53 UFP passed its latest MOT on 22 Dec 2023 with 4 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.
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