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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LR53 LGAMOT history

LR53 LGA is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 14 Nov 2003. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 67,261 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jan 2026.

LR53 LGA silver Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Jan 2027
Mileage
67,261 mi
At MOT on 24 Jan 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,009 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR53 LGA
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
14 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR53 LGA was last recorded at 67,261 miles on 24 Jan 2026, 1,703 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,558 miles · 25 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,703 miles
Average per year
3,009 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 67,261 miles
  • 2025 – 65,558 miles
  • 2024 – 63,753 miles
  • 2023 – 61,818 miles
  • 2022 – 60,778 miles
  • 2021 – 60,224 miles
  • 2020 – 59,977 miles
  • 2019 – 58,569 miles
  • 2017 – 42,539 miles
  • 2016 – 39,331 miles
  • 2015 – 37,562 miles
  • 2014 – 33,533 miles
  • 2013 – 31,130 miles
  • 2011 – 28,560 miles
  • 2010 – 25,456 miles
  • 2009 – 21,493 miles
  • 2008 – 13,519 miles
  • 2006 – 9,882 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass67,261 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisorySlight play in steering mechanism

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.

  • Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Knocking noise from steering wheel when turning left and right

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Steering system lock to lock check exposes a slightly damaged brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

28 tests since 29 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass67,261 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    67,261 miles
    Test number
    413542107302
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering mechanism

  2. Fail67,261 miles (+1,703)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,261 miles
    Test number
    343494433737
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering mechanism

  3. Pass65,558 miles (+1,805)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    65,558 miles
    Test number
    210881824697
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNoise from steering mechanism

  4. Pass63,753 miles (+1,935)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    63,753 miles
    Test number
    673129144717

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass61,818 miles (+1,040)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    61,818 miles
    Test number
    921260282132
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass60,778 miles (+554)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    60,778 miles
    Test number
    948261278304
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass60,224 miles (+247)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    60,224 miles
    Test number
    672118466054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass59,977 miles (+1,408)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    59,977 miles
    Test number
    381021522042
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass58,569 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    58,569 miles
    Test number
    472031604616
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres uneven wear
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryGear box noisy when wheel rotatd
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryKnocking noise from steering wheel/ Colum when rock steering

  10. Fail58,569 miles2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,569 miles
    Test number
    289653450334
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres uneven wear
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryGear box noisy when wheel rotatd
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryKnocking noise from steering wheel/ Colum when rock steering

  11. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    234881042404
    • AdvisoryKnocking noise from steering wheel when turning left and right

  12. FailMileage not read1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    289779307736
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryKnocking noise from steering wheel when turning left and right

  13. Pass42,539 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    42,539 miles
    Test number
    585717797615
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering system lock to lock check exposes a slightly damaged brake hose (2.2.D.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system lock to lock check exposes a slightly damaged brake hose (2.2.D.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

  14. Fail42,539 miles (+3,208)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,539 miles
    Test number
    909656225318
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryEML ON
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering system lock to lock check exposes a slightly damaged brake hose (2.2.D.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system lock to lock check exposes a slightly damaged brake hose (2.2.D.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

  15. Pass39,331 miles (+1,769)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    39,331 miles
    Test number
    142257423008
    • AdvisoryEML Light on

  16. Pass37,562 miles (+4,029)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    37,562 miles
    Test number
    779292505028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass33,533 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    33,533 miles
    Test number
    985913204025
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

  18. Fail33,533 miles (+2,403)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,533 miles
    Test number
    336252204089
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

  19. Pass31,130 miles (+2,570)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    31,130 miles
    Test number
    208502103096
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  20. Pass28,560 miles (+3,104)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    28,560 miles
    Test number
    985664161358
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

  21. Fail25,456 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,456 miles
    Test number
    483995060493
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  22. Pass25,456 miles (+3,963)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    25,456 miles
    Test number
    744965760325
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  23. Pass21,493 miles (+4,219)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    21,493 miles
    Test number
    830234569305
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass17,274 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    17,274 miles
    Test number
    251382909083
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  25. Fail17,274 miles (+3,755)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,274 miles
    Test number
    594332009010
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  26. Pass13,519 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    13,519 miles
    Test number
    534252208027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail13,519 miles (+3,637)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,519 miles
    Test number
    873422508096
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  28. Pass9,882 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    9,882 miles
    Test number
    423353666471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR53 LGA

Does LR53 LGA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR53 LGA is valid until 27 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR53 LGA?
The MOT on LR53 LGA is valid until 27 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR53 LGA done?
LR53 LGA was recorded at 67,261 miles at its MOT on 24 Jan 2026, an average of 3,009 miles a year.
Has LR53 LGA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR53 LGA has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LR53 LGA 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 LR53 LGA find?
LR53 LGA passed its latest MOT on 24 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; slight play in steering mechanism.

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