
Mercedes-Benz A-Class
Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,397 cc
LL53 KVEMOT history
LL53 KVE is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 17 Feb 2004. Its MOT expired on 6 Nov 2024 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 58,945 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Nov 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 6 Nov 2024
- Mileage
- 58,945 mi
- At MOT on 7 Nov 2023
- MOT tests
- 24
- 15 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 2,974 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LL53 KVE
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- A-Class
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,397 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 17 Feb 2004
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 6 Nov 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Nov 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
LL53 KVE was last recorded at 58,945 miles on 7 Nov 2023, 37 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Sept 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 58,908 miles · 22 Sept 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 37 miles
- Average per year
- 2,974 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 58,945 miles
- 2022 – 56,948 miles
- 2021 – 56,010 miles
- 2020 – 55,055 miles
- 2019 – 54,713 miles
- 2018 – 48,803 miles
- 2017 – 45,002 miles
- 2016 – 40,093 miles
- 2015 – 36,636 miles
- 2014 – 31,645 miles
- 2011 – 25,432 miles
- 2010 – 21,284 miles
- 2009 – 17,821 miles
- 2008 – 13,998 miles
- 2007 – 9,542 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryBrake discs rusty, possibly from standing? monitor after use
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively
Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2017
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2015
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2015
Full MOT history
24 tests since 27 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass58,945 miles (+37)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 58,945 miles
- Test number
- 370331803297
- AdvisoryBrake discs rusty, possibly from standing? monitor after use
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail58,908 miles (+1,960)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,908 miles
- Test number
- 239377404780
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorSteering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass56,948 miles (+938)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 56,948 miles
- Test number
- 782957686284
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass56,010 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 56,010 miles
- Test number
- 677792770426
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- 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 pad(s) wearing thin Inner pad looks low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear seats folded away at time of test
Fail56,010 miles (+955)3 major2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,010 miles
- Test number
- 619850129962
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- 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 pad(s) wearing thin Inner pad looks low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear seats folded away at time of test
Pass55,055 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 55,055 miles
- Test number
- 902252334813
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail55,053 miles (+340)3 dangerous4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,053 miles
- Test number
- 830062336872
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass54,713 miles (+5,910)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 54,713 miles
- Test number
- 488603396757
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass48,803 miles (+3,801)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 48,803 miles
- Test number
- 768949163056
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords treaded area (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass45,002 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 45,002 miles
- Test number
- 371440456679
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail45,002 miles (+4,909)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,002 miles
- Test number
- 412632768225
- 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 Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass40,093 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 40,093 miles
- Test number
- 703755195648
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail40,093 miles (+3,457)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,093 miles
- Test number
- 238022170878
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Fail36,636 miles2 repaired2 advisories6 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 36,636 miles
- Test number
- 419597915217
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteNail in offside front tyre
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteN/s/f tyre has cut on inner sidewall
- NoteO/s/r tyre pershing in tread
- NoteSill covers fitted
Pass36,636 miles (+4,991)2 advisories6 notes
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 36,636 miles
- Test number
- 496257715295
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteNail in offside front tyre
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteN/s/f tyre has cut on inner sidewall
- NoteO/s/r tyre pershing in tread
- NoteSill covers fitted
Pass31,645 miles (+13)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 31,645 miles
- Test number
- 768149864179
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail31,632 miles (+6,200)5 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 31,632 miles
- Test number
- 637571654145
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass25,432 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 25,432 miles
- Test number
- 515798381032
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteN/s/f tyre inner wall cracked
Fail25,432 miles (+4,148)1 dangerous2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 25,432 miles
- Test number
- 447338581076
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteN/s/f tyre inner wall cracked
Pass21,284 miles (+3,463)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 21,284 miles
- Test number
- 814014180043
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- NoteN/s/f door rubbing strip loose
- NoteRear wiper split
Pass17,821 miles (+3,823)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 17,821 miles
- Test number
- 410759889045
- NoteN/s/r light dim
Pass13,998 miles (+4,456)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 13,998 miles
- Test number
- 163748688085
- NoteFront tyres wearing on edges
Pass9,542 miles (+17)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 9,542 miles
- Test number
- 650349987016
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail9,525 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 9,525 miles
- Test number
- 950576387015
- FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Questions about LL53 KVE
- Does LL53 KVE currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LL53 KVE expired on 6 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LL53 KVE?
- The MOT on LL53 KVE expired on 6 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LL53 KVE done?
- LL53 KVE was recorded at 58,945 miles at its MOT on 7 Nov 2023, an average of 2,974 miles a year.
- Has LL53 KVE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LL53 KVE has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Sept 2023.
- Has the mileage on LL53 KVE 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 LL53 KVE find?
- LL53 KVE passed its latest MOT on 7 Nov 2023 with 2 advisories: brake discs rusty, possibly from standing? monitor after use; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.
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