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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LR53 LHBMOT history

LR53 LHB is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 30 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 27 Nov 2024 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 81,072 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Nov 2023.

LR53 LHB blue Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 27 Nov 2024
Mileage
81,072 mi
At MOT on 28 Nov 2023
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,830 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR53 LHB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
28 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR53 LHB was last recorded at 81,072 miles on 28 Nov 2023, 1,858 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,214 miles · 29 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
1,858 miles
Average per year
3,830 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 81,072 miles
  • 2022 – 79,214 miles
  • 2021 – 75,506 miles
  • 2020 – 73,648 miles
  • 2019 – 71,769 miles
  • 2018 – 70,695 miles
  • 2017 – 69,354 miles
  • 2016 – 68,351 miles
  • 2015 – 66,599 miles
  • 2014 – 60,795 miles
  • 2012 – 49,453 miles
  • 2011 – 43,759 miles
  • 2010 – 39,839 miles
  • 2009 – 34,458 miles
  • 2008 – 30,645 miles
  • 2007 – 26,055 miles
  • 2006 – 15,308 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,072 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

29 tests since 26 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,072 miles (+1,858)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    81,072 miles
    Test number
    131729058985
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  2. Pass79,214 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    79,214 miles
    Test number
    407948303174
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail79,214 miles (+6)2 dangerous1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,214 miles
    Test number
    827853613283
    • DangerousBrake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick all four (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail79,208 miles (+3,702)3 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,208 miles
    Test number
    478785437605
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  5. Pass75,506 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    75,506 miles
    Test number
    362547711264
    • AdvisoryNearside sill panel and nearside front door damaged.

  6. Fail75,506 miles (+1,858)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,506 miles
    Test number
    418206034103
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside sill panel and nearside front door damaged.

  7. Pass73,648 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    73,648 miles
    Test number
    611453239794
    • AdvisoryNearside outer sill damaged.

  8. Fail73,648 miles (+1,879)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,648 miles
    Test number
    717897339141
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside outer sill damaged.

  9. Pass71,769 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    71,769 miles
    Test number
    500797140946
    • AdvisoryNearside sill damaged.

  10. Fail71,769 miles (+1,074)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,769 miles
    Test number
    112469331390
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside sill damaged.

  11. Pass70,695 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    70,695 miles
    Test number
    295247336562
    • AdvisoryNearside sill and door slightly damaged.

  12. Fail70,695 miles (+1,341)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,695 miles
    Test number
    885602523832
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside sill and door slightly damaged.

  13. Pass69,354 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    69,354 miles
    Test number
    928997481506

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail69,354 miles (+1,003)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,354 miles
    Test number
    943909007917
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass68,351 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    68,351 miles
    Test number
    636450399292
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust support deteriorated but still holding.

  16. Fail68,351 miles (+1,752)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,351 miles
    Test number
    680046470447
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust support deteriorated but still holding.

  17. Pass66,599 miles (+5,804)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    66,599 miles
    Test number
    121685200469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass60,795 miles (+5,678)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    60,795 miles
    Test number
    365038684438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass55,117 miles (+5,664)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    55,117 miles
    Test number
    739982724063
    • NoteAuto gear box oil weeping

  20. Fail49,453 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,453 miles
    Test number
    228308772258
    • Repaired at testNearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  21. Pass49,453 miles (+5,694)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    49,453 miles
    Test number
    975588472230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass43,759 miles (+3,920)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    43,759 miles
    Test number
    907877671257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass39,839 miles (+5,381)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    39,839 miles
    Test number
    303083460421
    • NoteBoth number plates in poor condition
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished

  24. Pass34,458 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    34,458 miles
    Test number
    570365489205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail34,458 miles (+3,813)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,458 miles
    Test number
    532935289291
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

  26. Pass30,645 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    30,645 miles
    Test number
    572897988249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail30,645 miles (+4,590)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,645 miles
    Test number
    691094388224
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass26,055 miles (+10,747)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    26,055 miles
    Test number
    273961767282
    • NoteO/sr tyre cracking on outer wall.

  29. Pass15,308 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    15,308 miles
    Test number
    462249866281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR53 LHB

Does LR53 LHB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR53 LHB expired on 27 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR53 LHB?
The MOT on LR53 LHB expired on 27 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR53 LHB done?
LR53 LHB was recorded at 81,072 miles at its MOT on 28 Nov 2023, an average of 3,830 miles a year.
Has LR53 LHB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR53 LHB has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on LR53 LHB 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 LHB find?
LR53 LHB passed its latest MOT on 28 Nov 2023 with 5 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.

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