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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,397 cc

LD03 VMFMOT history

LD03 VMF is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 31 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 18 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 57,251 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2025.

LD03 VMF silver Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Nov 2026
Mileage
57,251 mi
At MOT on 31 Oct 2025
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,123 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD03 VMF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,397 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
31 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
31 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD03 VMF was last recorded at 57,251 miles on 31 Oct 2025, 6,708 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
50,543 miles · 10 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
6,708 miles
Average per year
2,123 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 57,251 miles
  • 2022 – 50,543 miles
  • 2021 – 47,668 miles
  • 2020 – 47,387 miles
  • 2019 – 45,496 miles
  • 2018 – 42,849 miles
  • 2017 – 40,425 miles
  • 2016 – 38,896 miles
  • 2015 – 37,114 miles
  • 2014 – 35,947 miles
  • 2013 – 33,353 miles
  • 2012 – 31,520 miles
  • 2011 – 30,473 miles
  • 2010 – 27,163 miles
  • 2009 – 23,823 miles
  • 2008 – 21,883 miles
  • 2007 – 18,334 miles
  • 2006 – 15,908 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass57,251 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • 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))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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 Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

28 tests since 12 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass57,251 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    57,251 miles
    Test number
    912718133726
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion

  2. Fail57,251 miles2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,251 miles
    Test number
    576964426263
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion

  3. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    194416084023
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. FailMileage not read1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    381363776820
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    502403238469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass50,543 miles (+2,875)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    50,543 miles
    Test number
    216867117762
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass47,668 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    47,668 miles
    Test number
    862352834081
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion

  8. Fail47,668 miles (+281)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,668 miles
    Test number
    935799542403
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion

  9. Pass47,387 miles (+1,891)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    47,387 miles
    Test number
    280666061777
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also slightly distorted (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass45,496 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    45,496 miles
    Test number
    316917325782

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail45,496 miles (+2,647)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,496 miles
    Test number
    721752958921
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass42,849 miles (+2,424)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2019
    Odometer
    42,849 miles
    Test number
    219587136354
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Pass40,425 miles (+1,529)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2018
    Odometer
    40,425 miles
    Test number
    792873516954
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake hose supporting rubber damaged

  14. Pass38,896 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2017
    Odometer
    38,896 miles
    Test number
    560913145822
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre perished
    • AdvisoryFull under trays fitted

  15. Fail38,896 miles (+1,782)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,896 miles
    Test number
    936292055759
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre perished
    • AdvisoryFull under trays fitted

  16. Pass37,114 miles6 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2016
    Odometer
    37,114 miles
    Test number
    875296025165
    • NoteCentre exhaust section corroding and deterioating
    • NoteChip in windscreen
    • NoteN/s o/s front flexi brake pipes perishing and deterioating
    • NoteN/s rear tyre deterioating,splitting and getting low
    • NoteO/s front tyre deterioating and splitting
    • NoteSlight play and knock in lower steering column uj area

  17. Fail37,114 miles (+1,167)1 failure6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,114 miles
    Test number
    497626225111
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteCentre exhaust section corroding and deterioating
    • NoteChip in windscreen
    • NoteN/s o/s front flexi brake pipes perishing and deterioating
    • NoteN/s rear tyre deterioating,splitting and getting low
    • NoteO/s front tyre deterioating and splitting
    • NoteSlight play and knock in lower steering column uj area

  18. Pass35,947 miles (+2,594)2 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2015
    Odometer
    35,947 miles
    Test number
    155334004186
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside front wheel trim missing
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perishing
    • NoteOffside front tyre inner side wall cut
    • NoteOffside front tyre perishing
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perishing

  19. Pass33,353 miles (+1,833)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2014
    Odometer
    33,353 miles
    Test number
    836529813113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass31,520 miles (+1,047)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2013
    Odometer
    31,520 miles
    Test number
    859536012186
    • NoteFront brake imbalance 24%

  21. Pass30,473 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2012
    Odometer
    30,473 miles
    Test number
    169851531140
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

  22. Fail30,473 miles (+3,310)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,473 miles
    Test number
    289141131499
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

  23. Pass27,163 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2011
    Odometer
    27,163 miles
    Test number
    182454720131
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

  24. Fail27,163 miles (+3,340)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,163 miles
    Test number
    584804720134
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

  25. Pass23,823 miles (+1,940)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2010
    Odometer
    23,823 miles
    Test number
    233279319469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass21,883 miles (+3,549)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2009
    Odometer
    21,883 miles
    Test number
    851589718178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass18,334 miles (+2,426)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2008
    Odometer
    18,334 miles
    Test number
    800997317169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass15,908 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2007
    Odometer
    15,908 miles
    Test number
    724912436110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD03 VMF

Does LD03 VMF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD03 VMF is valid until 18 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LD03 VMF?
The MOT on LD03 VMF is valid until 18 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD03 VMF done?
LD03 VMF was recorded at 57,251 miles at its MOT on 31 Oct 2025, an average of 2,123 miles a year.
Has LD03 VMF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD03 VMF has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LD03 VMF 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 LD03 VMF find?
LD03 VMF passed its latest MOT on 31 Oct 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 2 more.

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