
Mercedes-Benz A-Class
Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,397 cc
LS03 FXLMOT history
LS03 FXL is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 29 Apr 2003. Its MOT expired on 31 Aug 2026 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 38,939 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Aug 2025.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 31 Aug 2026
- Mileage
- 38,939 mi
- At MOT on 5 Oct 2020
- MOT tests
- 26
- 19 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 2,415 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS03 FXL
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- A-Class
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,397 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 29 Apr 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 31 Aug 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Aug 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS03 FXL was last recorded at 38,939 miles on 5 Oct 2020, 600 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Apr 2019.
- Previous MOT
- 38,339 miles · 4 Apr 2019
- Between the last two tests
- 600 miles
- Average per year
- 2,415 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2020 – 38,939 miles
- 2019 – 38,339 miles
- 2018 – 37,576 miles
- 2017 – 34,772 miles
- 2016 – 30,491 miles
- 2015 – 26,292 miles
- 2014 – 23,091 miles
- 2013 – 20,167 miles
- 2012 – 15,700 miles
- 2011 – 11,609 miles
- 2010 – 9,211 miles
- 2009 – 7,824 miles
- 2008 – 6,417 miles
- 2007 – 5,319 miles
- 2006 – 3,950 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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.
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2016
Full MOT history
26 tests since 10 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
PassMileage not read1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 106619594625
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PassMileage not read
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 787095670368
No defects or advisories recorded.
PassMileage not read1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 197811491195
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PassMileage not read2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 308586836300
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
FailMileage not read3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 108673472381
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Pass38,939 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 38,939 miles
- Test number
- 717776508895
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Fail38,939 miles (+600)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,939 miles
- Test number
- 525565871132
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass38,339 miles (+763)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 38,339 miles
- Test number
- 838922617550
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,576 miles (+2,804)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2019
- Odometer
- 37,576 miles
- Test number
- 906551577366
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)
Pass34,772 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2018
- Odometer
- 34,772 miles
- Test number
- 409902091871
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (3.6.B.4d)
Fail34,772 miles (+4,281)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 34,772 miles
- Test number
- 210964914268
- FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inside side wall (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass30,491 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2017
- Odometer
- 30,491 miles
- Test number
- 128665060147
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail30,491 miles (+4,199)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 30,491 miles
- Test number
- 263891947733
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass26,292 miles (+3,201)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2016
- Odometer
- 26,292 miles
- Test number
- 716540625176
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass23,091 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2015
- Odometer
- 23,091 miles
- Test number
- 487104014104
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail23,091 miles (+2,924)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 23,091 miles
- Test number
- 279274014440
- FailureHeadlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass20,167 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2014
- Odometer
- 20,167 miles
- Test number
- 595612723141
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail20,167 miles (+4,467)5 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 20,167 miles
- Test number
- 557610323167
- FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- NoteTemporary fuel cap fitted
Pass15,700 miles (+4,091)
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2013
- Odometer
- 15,700 miles
- Test number
- 827381502109
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail11,609 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 11,609 miles
- Test number
- 559367611153
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass11,609 miles (+2,398)
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2012
- Odometer
- 11,609 miles
- Test number
- 986237411160
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass9,211 miles (+1,387)
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2011
- Odometer
- 9,211 miles
- Test number
- 570776410184
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass7,824 miles (+1,407)
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2010
- Odometer
- 7,824 miles
- Test number
- 512337129106
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass6,417 miles (+1,098)
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2009
- Odometer
- 6,417 miles
- Test number
- 932098128136
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass5,319 miles (+1,369)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 5,319 miles
- Test number
- 744866717169
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass3,950 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 3,950 miles
- Test number
- 514970006196
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS03 FXL
- Does LS03 FXL currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LS03 FXL expired on 31 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LS03 FXL?
- The MOT on LS03 FXL expired on 31 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LS03 FXL done?
- LS03 FXL was recorded at 38,939 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2020, an average of 2,415 miles a year.
- Has LS03 FXL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS03 FXL has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Aug 2022.
- Has the mileage on LS03 FXL 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 LS03 FXL find?
- LS03 FXL passed its latest MOT on 18 Aug 2025 with 1 advisory: rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both.
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