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Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 1,397 cc

LR53 SFYMOT history

LR53 SFY is a grey petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 18 Nov 2003. Its MOT is valid until 21 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 85,323 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Aug 2026.

LR53 SFY grey Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Aug 2027
Mileage
85,323 mi
At MOT on 7 Aug 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,016 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR53 SFY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,397 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
18 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR53 SFY was last recorded at 85,323 miles on 7 Aug 2026, 4,448 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,875 miles · 8 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
4,448 miles
Average per year
3,016 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,323 miles
  • 2025 – 80,875 miles
  • 2024 – 76,403 miles
  • 2023 – 72,365 miles
  • 2022 – 69,914 miles
  • 2021 – 67,890 miles
  • 2020 – 66,273 miles
  • 2019 – 63,842 miles
  • 2018 – 61,731 miles
  • 2017 – 57,852 miles
  • 2016 – 54,841 miles
  • 2015 – 51,403 miles
  • 2014 – 48,911 miles
  • 2013 – 45,949 miles
  • 2012 – 43,533 miles
  • 2011 – 40,778 miles
  • 2010 – 37,125 miles
  • 2009 – 33,441 miles
  • 2008 – 29,975 miles
  • 2007 – 26,176 miles
  • 2006 – 25,707 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,323 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

26 tests since 1 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,323 miles (+4,448)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    85,323 miles
    Test number
    461959403083
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass80,875 miles (+4,472)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    80,875 miles
    Test number
    598470327751
    • 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))

  3. Pass76,403 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    76,403 miles
    Test number
    558778666103
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  4. Fail76,403 miles (+4,038)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,403 miles
    Test number
    242076909577
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass72,365 miles (+2,451)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    72,365 miles
    Test number
    109015762971
    • MinorSide repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass69,914 miles (+2,024)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    69,914 miles
    Test number
    489013524611
    • MinorNearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass67,890 miles (+1,617)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    67,890 miles
    Test number
    289710232082
    • MinorNearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass66,273 miles (+2,431)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    66,273 miles
    Test number
    372401037647
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass63,842 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    63,842 miles
    Test number
    714263061923

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail63,840 miles (+2,109)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,840 miles
    Test number
    702124774349
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass61,731 miles (+3,879)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    61,731 miles
    Test number
    473077712464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass57,852 miles (+3,011)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    57,852 miles
    Test number
    207413418257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass54,841 miles (+3,438)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    54,841 miles
    Test number
    128003381376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass51,403 miles (+2,492)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    51,403 miles
    Test number
    786330734238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass48,911 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    48,911 miles
    Test number
    578010714265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail48,911 miles (+2,962)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,911 miles
    Test number
    587900114236
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  17. Fail45,949 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,949 miles
    Test number
    358774463036
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  18. Pass45,949 miles (+2,416)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    45,949 miles
    Test number
    479454363081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass43,533 miles (+2,755)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    43,533 miles
    Test number
    666528652062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass40,778 miles (+3,653)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    40,778 miles
    Test number
    428912251055
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass37,125 miles (+3,684)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    37,125 miles
    Test number
    791446940082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass33,441 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    33,441 miles
    Test number
    482985459040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail33,441 miles (+3,466)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,441 miles
    Test number
    654434259055
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  24. Pass29,975 miles (+3,799)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    29,975 miles
    Test number
    833056358032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass26,176 miles (+469)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    26,176 miles
    Test number
    533831057063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass25,707 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    25,707 miles
    Test number
    673795106369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR53 SFY

Does LR53 SFY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR53 SFY is valid until 21 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR53 SFY?
The MOT on LR53 SFY is valid until 21 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR53 SFY done?
LR53 SFY was recorded at 85,323 miles at its MOT on 7 Aug 2026, an average of 3,016 miles a year.
Has LR53 SFY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR53 SFY has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on LR53 SFY 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 SFY find?
LR53 SFY passed its latest MOT on 7 Aug 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside rear seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive, and 1 more.

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