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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,898 cc

LS53 CLOMOT history

LS53 CLO is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 3 Nov 2003. Its MOT expired on 3 Mar 2023 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 87,310 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Feb 2022.

LS53 CLO silver Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 3 Mar 2023
Mileage
87,310 mi
At MOT on 28 Feb 2022
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,939 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 CLO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,898 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
3 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
28 Feb 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 CLO was last recorded at 87,310 miles on 28 Feb 2022, 3,694 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
83,616 miles · 4 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
3,694 miles
Average per year
3,939 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 87,310 miles
  • 2021 – 83,616 miles
  • 2020 – 78,089 miles
  • 2019 – 76,856 miles
  • 2018 – 76,808 miles
  • 2017 – 76,253 miles
  • 2016 – 72,408 miles
  • 2015 – 66,193 miles
  • 2014 – 62,684 miles
  • 2013 – 58,889 miles
  • 2012 – 55,011 miles
  • 2011 – 51,273 miles
  • 2010 – 47,594 miles
  • 2009 – 43,638 miles
  • 2008 – 37,576 miles
  • 2006 – 26,940 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,310 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass87,310 miles (+3,694)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    87,310 miles
    Test number
    140514795572
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass83,616 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    83,616 miles
    Test number
    908629203148
    • AdvisoryFront All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  3. Fail83,616 miles (+5,527)1 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,616 miles
    Test number
    872126666545
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/50R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  4. Pass78,089 miles (+1,233)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    78,089 miles
    Test number
    466837227144
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass76,856 miles (+48)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    76,856 miles
    Test number
    144910657191
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 195/50/16 88v b (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass76,808 miles (+555)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    76,808 miles
    Test number
    329988953909
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) steering rack noisy
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH SIDES (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases SILENCER DETERIORATED (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryTYRES both rear slightly loosing shape on tread

  7. Pass76,253 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    76,253 miles
    Test number
    630151615082
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres slight loosing shape on tread
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorating
    • AdvisorySlight noise steering rack area

  8. Fail76,253 miles (+3,845)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,253 miles
    Test number
    906842201642
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres slight loosing shape on tread
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorating
    • AdvisorySlight noise steering rack area

  9. Pass72,408 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    72,408 miles
    Test number
    941386474923
    • AdvisoryMain silencer corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisorySlight noise from steering rack

  10. Fail72,408 miles (+6,215)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,408 miles
    Test number
    813147873099
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • Repaired at testSteering retaining device insecure steering linkage bolt loose (2.2.C.1g)
    • AdvisoryMain silencer corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisorySlight noise from steering rack

  11. Pass66,193 miles (+3,509)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    66,193 miles
    Test number
    635143015051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass62,684 miles (+3,795)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    62,684 miles
    Test number
    189280124021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass58,889 miles (+3,878)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    58,889 miles
    Test number
    118488603032
    • NoteAdvise that all four tyres are showing signs of splits in side walls starting

  14. Pass55,011 miles (+3,738)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    55,011 miles
    Test number
    569379202083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass51,273 miles (+3,679)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    51,273 miles
    Test number
    366864801000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass47,594 miles (+3,956)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    47,594 miles
    Test number
    260275620055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass43,638 miles (+6,062)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    43,638 miles
    Test number
    911558729096
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  18. Pass37,576 miles (+10,636)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    37,576 miles
    Test number
    421595928070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass26,940 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    26,940 miles
    Test number
    174565906300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS53 CLO

Does LS53 CLO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS53 CLO expired on 3 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS53 CLO?
The MOT on LS53 CLO expired on 3 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS53 CLO done?
LS53 CLO was recorded at 87,310 miles at its MOT on 28 Feb 2022, an average of 3,939 miles a year.
Has LS53 CLO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 CLO has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on LS53 CLO 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 CLO find?
LS53 CLO passed its latest MOT on 28 Feb 2022 with 4 advisories: front brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides; offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.

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