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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,397 cc

LS53 HLAMOT history

LS53 HLA is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 3 Nov 2003. Its MOT is valid until 10 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 88,470 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jul 2026.

LS53 HLA silver Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Jul 2027
Mileage
88,470 mi
At MOT on 11 Jul 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,643 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 HLA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,397 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
3 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 HLA was last recorded at 88,470 miles on 11 Jul 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,470 miles · 10 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,643 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 88,470 miles
  • 2025 – 88,341 miles
  • 2024 – 86,489 miles
  • 2023 – 85,163 miles
  • 2022 – 83,558 miles
  • 2021 – 81,732 miles
  • 2020 – 80,129 miles
  • 2019 – 73,751 miles
  • 2018 – 64,049 miles
  • 2017 – 57,738 miles
  • 2015 – 50,549 miles
  • 2014 – 45,397 miles
  • 2013 – 39,701 miles
  • 2012 – 38,307 miles
  • 2011 – 35,132 miles
  • 2010 – 32,197 miles
  • 2009 – 30,696 miles
  • 2008 – 28,678 miles
  • 2007 – 24,458 miles
  • 2006 – 16,521 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,470 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside door mirror is insecure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside headlight beam image is cloudy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

29 tests since 10 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,470 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    88,470 miles
    Test number
    190483469354
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail88,470 miles (+129)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,470 miles
    Test number
    349267891300
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass88,341 miles (+1,852)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    88,341 miles
    Test number
    174587960142
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass86,489 miles (+1,326)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    86,489 miles
    Test number
    563359341876
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside door mirror is insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside headlight beam image is cloudy
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass85,163 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    85,163 miles
    Test number
    986506816702
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside door mirror is insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside headlight beam image is cloudy
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail85,163 miles (+1,605)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,163 miles
    Test number
    690956039607
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside door mirror is insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside headlight beam image is cloudy
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass83,558 miles (+1,826)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    83,558 miles
    Test number
    896979689496
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass81,732 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    81,732 miles
    Test number
    812772842366
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing plus feathered (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Fail81,732 miles (+1,603)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,732 miles
    Test number
    218154410925
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing plus feathered (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass80,129 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    80,129 miles
    Test number
    915033199754
    • AdvisoryWindscreen washers are partially blocked and only spraying screen a little bit

  11. Fail80,129 miles (+6,378)7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,129 miles
    Test number
    643654472414
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords plus tread is low (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryWindscreen washers are partially blocked and only spraying screen a little bit

  12. Pass73,751 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    73,751 miles
    Test number
    499322128752
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material small section to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Fail73,751 miles (+9,702)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,751 miles
    Test number
    806334801557
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material small section to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

  14. Pass64,049 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    64,049 miles
    Test number
    771067577427
    • AdvisoryExhaust system heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Fail64,048 miles (+6,310)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,048 miles
    Test number
    829028287486
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust system heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass57,738 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    57,738 miles
    Test number
    741939777428
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake pipe (to flexi hose) corroded
    • AdvisoryUnderbody trays fitted and plastic sill covers fitted

  17. Fail57,738 miles (+7,189)1 dangerous2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,738 miles
    Test number
    283324230025
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported rear tail pipe held up with wire considered inadequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake pipe (to flexi hose) corroded
    • AdvisoryUnderbody trays fitted and plastic sill covers fitted

  18. Pass50,549 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    50,549 miles
    Test number
    324847156448
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted to both rear seats not allowing full inspection of adult belts

  19. Fail50,548 miles (+5,151)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,548 miles
    Test number
    906419788091
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted to both rear seats not allowing full inspection of adult belts

  20. Pass45,397 miles (+5,696)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    45,397 miles
    Test number
    749996484280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass39,701 miles5 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    39,701 miles
    Test number
    315517583488
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteEml on
    • NoteFront number plate deteriorated
    • NoteOffside rear undertray/jacking point slightly damaged

  22. Fail39,701 miles (+1,394)1 repaired5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,701 miles
    Test number
    817297183257
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteEml on
    • NoteFront number plate deteriorated
    • NoteOffside rear undertray/jacking point slightly damaged

  23. Pass38,307 miles (+3,175)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    38,307 miles
    Test number
    589475532341
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteBoth front brake pads is slightly worn

  24. Pass35,132 miles (+2,935)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    35,132 miles
    Test number
    458195621397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass32,197 miles (+1,501)2 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    32,197 miles
    Test number
    334061920390
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteFront number plate letters and numbers deteriorating.
    • NoteNear and offside front headlamps set on minimum height setting.
    • NoteNear and offside rear tyres cracked in tread.
    • NoteNearside rear child seat fitted.
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn outer edge cracked in tread.
    • NoteOffside rear jacking point mount missing.

  26. Pass30,696 miles (+2,018)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    30,696 miles
    Test number
    904324039307
    • NoteNearsdide rear seat belt fitted limited inspection of seat belt.
    • NoteOffside rear jacking point rubber mount missing.

  27. Pass28,678 miles (+4,220)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    28,678 miles
    Test number
    712146728390
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  28. Pass24,458 miles (+7,937)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    24,458 miles
    Test number
    454912017403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass16,521 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    16,521 miles
    Test number
    813283686238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS53 HLA

Does LS53 HLA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS53 HLA is valid until 10 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS53 HLA?
The MOT on LS53 HLA is valid until 10 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS53 HLA done?
LS53 HLA was recorded at 88,470 miles at its MOT on 11 Jul 2026, an average of 3,643 miles a year.
Has LS53 HLA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 HLA has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LS53 HLA 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 HLA find?
LS53 HLA passed its latest MOT on 11 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: front coil spring corroded both; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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