
Mercedes-Benz A-Class
Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc
LD53 LJVMOT history
LD53 LJV is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 8 Oct 2003. Its MOT expired on 26 Jul 2025 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 130,515 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jul 2024.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 26 Jul 2025
- Mileage
- 130,515 mi
- At MOT on 26 Jul 2024
- MOT tests
- 28
- 19 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 5,820 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LD53 LJV
- 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
- 8 Oct 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 26 Jul 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Jul 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LD53 LJV was last recorded at 130,515 miles on 26 Jul 2024, 2,006 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jul 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 128,509 miles · 27 Jul 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 2,006 miles
- Average per year
- 5,820 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 130,515 miles
- 2023 – 128,509 miles
- 2022 – 126,703 miles
- 2021 – 125,031 miles
- 2020 – 123,801 miles
- 2019 – 122,293 miles
- 2018 – 119,545 miles
- 2017 – 116,831 miles
- 2016 – 112,650 miles
- 2015 – 109,809 miles
- 2014 – 106,587 miles
- 2013 – 97,688 miles
- 2012 – 90,693 miles
- 2011 – 80,893 miles
- 2010 – 71,103 miles
- 2009 – 56,306 miles
- 2008 – 40,436 miles
- 2007 – 33,374 miles
- 2006 – 26,647 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2018
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Wheel arches corrodingRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2020
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016
Full MOT history
28 tests since 21 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass130,515 miles1 minor12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 130,515 miles
- Test number
- 904118573891
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- 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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Wheel arches corroding
Fail130,515 miles (+2,006)1 repaired1 minor12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,515 miles
- Test number
- 176161764076
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- 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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Wheel arches corroding
Pass128,509 miles1 minor12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 128,509 miles
- Test number
- 783084030777
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- 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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and Offside
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
Fail128,509 miles (+1,806)1 major3 minor12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,509 miles
- Test number
- 555203790866
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Split (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Split (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- 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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and Offside
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
Pass126,703 miles (+1,672)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 126,703 miles
- Test number
- 716059963217
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- 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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (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))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass125,031 miles9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 125,031 miles
- Test number
- 553097129142
- AdvisoryExhaust in poor condition
- AdvisoryMinor chips to windscreen
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Fail125,031 miles (+1,230)1 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,031 miles
- Test number
- 846970514952
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryExhaust in poor condition
- AdvisoryMinor chips to windscreen
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass123,801 miles (+1,508)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 123,801 miles
- Test number
- 106994380051
- AdvisoryCentral exhaust corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass122,293 miles11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 122,293 miles
- Test number
- 265558595569
- AdvisoryAll tyres perishing
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear wheel arches corroding
Fail122,293 miles (+2,748)1 dangerous12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,293 miles
- Test number
- 505477381844
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryAll tyres perishing
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear wheel arches corroding
Pass119,545 miles9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 119,545 miles
- Test number
- 667678058160
- AdvisoryBoth front brake hoses deteriorating
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryExhaust deteriorating
- AdvisoryFront Anti roll bar mounts worn
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear wheel arches corroding
Fail119,545 miles (+2,714)2 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,545 miles
- Test number
- 523994035941
- MajorNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryBoth front brake hoses deteriorating
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryExhaust deteriorating
- AdvisoryFront Anti roll bar mounts worn
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear wheel arches corroding
Pass116,831 miles (+4,181)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 116,831 miles
- Test number
- 923867726286
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass112,650 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 112,650 miles
- Test number
- 948500395209
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Fail112,649 miles (+2,840)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,649 miles
- Test number
- 924751960472
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass109,809 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 109,809 miles
- Test number
- 312653163778
- AdvisoryChild seat fitted
- AdvisoryEML on
- AdvisoryN/S/F Tyre starting to perish
- 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail109,809 miles (+3,222)1 failure8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,809 miles
- Test number
- 834051496000
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryChild seat fitted
- AdvisoryEML on
- AdvisoryN/S/F Tyre starting to perish
- 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass106,587 miles (+8,899)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 106,587 miles
- Test number
- 417516124229
- NoteBoth trck rod knuckles worn
- NoteSlight play in steering column
Pass97,688 miles (+6,995)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 97,688 miles
- Test number
- 835618143209
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass90,693 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 90,693 miles
- Test number
- 118147942276
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Fail90,693 miles (+9,800)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,693 miles
- Test number
- 948317642204
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Pass80,893 miles (+9,790)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 80,893 miles
- Test number
- 477358141291
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail71,103 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,103 miles
- Test number
- 302120250241
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass71,103 miles (+14,797)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 71,103 miles
- Test number
- 521260850238
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,306 miles (+15,870)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 56,306 miles
- Test number
- 312017859475
- NoteO/S/F,N/S/R & O/S/R tyres starting to crack!
Pass40,436 miles (+7,062)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 40,436 miles
- Test number
- 662501168263
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,374 miles (+6,727)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 33,374 miles
- Test number
- 594294977222
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,647 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 26,647 miles
- Test number
- 364894266244
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LD53 LJV
- Does LD53 LJV currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LD53 LJV expired on 26 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LD53 LJV?
- The MOT on LD53 LJV expired on 26 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LD53 LJV done?
- LD53 LJV was recorded at 130,515 miles at its MOT on 26 Jul 2024, an average of 5,820 miles a year.
- Has LD53 LJV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LD53 LJV has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jul 2024.
- Has the mileage on LD53 LJV 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 LD53 LJV find?
- LD53 LJV passed its latest MOT on 26 Jul 2024 with 1 minor defect and 12 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on edges; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 10 more.
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