Mercedes-Benz A-Class
Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,397 cc
LS53 CJXMOT history
LS53 CJX is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 7 Nov 2003. Its MOT is valid until 21 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 86,439 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 21 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 86,439 mi
- At MOT on 14 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 27
- 20 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 3,915 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS53 CJX
- 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
- 2003
- First used
- 7 Nov 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 21 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS53 CJX was last recorded at 86,439 miles on 14 Nov 2025, 4,907 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 81,532 miles · 22 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 4,907 miles
- Average per year
- 3,915 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 86,439 miles
- 2024 – 81,532 miles
- 2023 – 80,462 miles
- 2022 – 79,038 miles
- 2021 – 78,080 miles
- 2020 – 77,386 miles
- 2019 – 71,484 miles
- 2018 – 61,997 miles
- 2017 – 51,779 miles
- 2016 – 42,105 miles
- 2015 – 35,308 miles
- 2014 – 33,945 miles
- 2013 – 31,016 miles
- 2012 – 28,486 miles
- 2011 – 25,835 miles
- 2010 – 24,354 miles
- 2009 – 21,446 miles
- 2008 – 19,361 miles
- 2007 – 16,044 miles
- 2006 – 11,482 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass86,439 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded
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.
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off cracked
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
27 tests since 22 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass86,439 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 86,439 miles
- Test number
- 115946120812
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded
Fail86,439 miles (+4,907)1 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,439 miles
- Test number
- 606502460144
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick bothside N/F AND O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded
Pass81,532 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 81,532 miles
- Test number
- 467905595170
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail81,529 miles (+1,067)7 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,529 miles
- Test number
- 243023420284
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass80,462 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 80,462 miles
- Test number
- 738628815220
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail80,462 miles (+1,424)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,462 miles
- Test number
- 145582689486
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass79,038 miles (+958)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 79,038 miles
- Test number
- 837937966727
- MinorFront Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Pass78,080 miles (+694)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 78,080 miles
- Test number
- 513809653893
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass77,386 miles (+5,902)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 77,386 miles
- Test number
- 225513771506
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,484 miles (+9,487)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 71,484 miles
- Test number
- 878726847458
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass61,997 miles (+22)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 61,997 miles
- Test number
- 168793045281
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off cracked (0.1 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail61,975 miles (+139)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,975 miles
- Test number
- 118706609383
- DangerousOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off cracked (0.1 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail61,836 miles (+10,057)3 dangerous1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,836 miles
- Test number
- 436174031397
- DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass51,779 miles (+9,674)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 51,779 miles
- Test number
- 177088803068
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,105 miles (+6,797)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 42,105 miles
- Test number
- 877458074981
- AdvisoryPlastic covers under vehicle unable test cetain items
- AdvisoryRear exhaust mounting broken
Pass35,308 miles (+1,363)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 35,308 miles
- Test number
- 469761445947
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,945 miles (+2,929)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 33,945 miles
- Test number
- 645284044243
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,016 miles (+2,530)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 31,016 miles
- Test number
- 376531943425
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,486 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 28,486 miles
- Test number
- 317797232481
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail28,486 miles (+2,651)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 28,486 miles
- Test number
- 166486932210
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass25,835 miles (+1,481)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 25,835 miles
- Test number
- 326752541405
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,354 miles (+2,908)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 24,354 miles
- Test number
- 313630550464
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail21,446 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 21,446 miles
- Test number
- 414872659275
- Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Pass21,446 miles (+2,085)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 21,446 miles
- Test number
- 742672259200
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,361 miles (+3,317)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 19,361 miles
- Test number
- 180776158214
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass16,044 miles (+4,562)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 16,044 miles
- Test number
- 564881167291
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass11,482 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 11,482 miles
- Test number
- 580445966289
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS53 CJX
- Does LS53 CJX currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS53 CJX is valid until 21 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LS53 CJX?
- The MOT on LS53 CJX is valid until 21 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LS53 CJX done?
- LS53 CJX was recorded at 86,439 miles at its MOT on 14 Nov 2025, an average of 3,915 miles a year.
- Has LS53 CJX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS53 CJX has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on LS53 CJX 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 LS53 CJX find?
- LS53 CJX passed its latest MOT on 14 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; rear exhaust box corroded.
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