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Black · Diesel · 2016 · 2,143 cc

LE53 STEMOT history

LE53 STE is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz CLA first used on 16 Mar 2016. Its MOT is valid until 27 May 2027 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 68,110 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 May 2026.

LE53 STE black Mercedes-Benz Cla – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 May 2027
Mileage
68,110 mi
At MOT on 7 May 2026
MOT tests
12
9 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,894 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE53 STE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLA
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
16 Mar 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 May 2027
Latest MOT test
7 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE53 STE was last recorded at 68,110 miles on 7 May 2026, 6,105 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
62,005 miles · 29 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
6,105 miles
Average per year
4,894 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 68,110 miles
  • 2025 – 62,005 miles
  • 2024 – 57,486 miles
  • 2023 – 52,667 miles
  • 2022 – 48,625 miles
  • 2021 – 44,749 miles
  • 2020 – 39,005 miles
  • 2019 – 33,394 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,110 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some underside components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Vehicle fitted with undertrays

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

12 tests since 3 Apr 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,110 miles (+6,105)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2027
    Odometer
    68,110 miles
    Test number
    158852266076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass62,005 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2026
    Odometer
    62,005 miles
    Test number
    334315053283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail62,002 miles (+4,516)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,002 miles
    Test number
    278326312051
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Worn to cords on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass57,486 miles (+4,819)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2025
    Odometer
    57,486 miles
    Test number
    402913088157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass52,667 miles (+4,042)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2024
    Odometer
    52,667 miles
    Test number
    967752769208
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass48,625 miles (+3,876)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2023
    Odometer
    48,625 miles
    Test number
    702740714743

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass44,749 miles (+2,081)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    44,749 miles
    Test number
    494754306150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass42,668 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    42,668 miles
    Test number
    787616059520
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some underside components
  9. Fail42,661 miles (+3,656)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,661 miles
    Test number
    988565101924
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • 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 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some underside components
  10. Pass39,005 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    39,005 miles
    Test number
    215858690321
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle fitted with undertrays
  11. Fail39,005 miles (+5,611)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,005 miles
    Test number
    852118024843
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle fitted with undertrays
  12. Pass33,394 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    33,394 miles
    Test number
    198419257073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LE53 STE

Does LE53 STE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE53 STE is valid until 27 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LE53 STE?
The MOT on LE53 STE is valid until 27 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LE53 STE done?
LE53 STE was recorded at 68,110 miles at its MOT on 7 May 2026, an average of 4,894 miles a year.
Has LE53 STE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE53 STE has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on LE53 STE 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 LE53 STE find?
LE53 STE passed its latest MOT on 7 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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