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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,397 cc

LS53 HLPMOT history

LS53 HLP is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 20 Nov 2003. Its MOT is valid until 25 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 71,530 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jan 2026.

LS53 HLP silver Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Feb 2027
Mileage
71,530 mi
At MOT on 29 Jan 2026
MOT tests
22
20 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,107 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 HLP
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
20 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 HLP was last recorded at 71,530 miles on 29 Jan 2026, 1,884 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
69,646 miles · 26 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,884 miles
Average per year
2,107 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 71,530 miles
  • 2025 – 69,646 miles
  • 2023 – 66,523 miles
  • 2022 – 64,538 miles
  • 2021 – 62,579 miles
  • 2020 – 60,927 miles
  • 2019 – 59,339 miles
  • 2018 – 56,737 miles
  • 2017 – 54,870 miles
  • 2016 – 52,455 miles
  • 2015 – 50,843 miles
  • 2014 – 49,370 miles
  • 2013 – 48,109 miles
  • 2012 – 46,169 miles
  • 2011 – 43,391 miles
  • 2010 – 41,568 miles
  • 2009 – 39,696 miles
  • 2008 – 36,641 miles
  • 2007 – 33,684 miles
  • 2006 – 31,276 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,530 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008

Full MOT history

22 tests since 22 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,530 miles (+1,884)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    71,530 miles
    Test number
    753358620252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass69,646 miles (+3,123)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    69,646 miles
    Test number
    291775937518
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Pass66,523 miles (+1,985)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    66,523 miles
    Test number
    429030771638

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass64,538 miles (+1,959)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    64,538 miles
    Test number
    675701162698
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides within wheel arch[slight corrosion] (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust in poor condition
  5. Pass62,579 miles (+1,652)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    62,579 miles
    Test number
    814777642000
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Pass60,927 miles (+1,588)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    60,927 miles
    Test number
    126345872602

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass59,339 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    59,339 miles
    Test number
    341547103044
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Fail59,339 miles (+2,602)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,339 miles
    Test number
    420781262792
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  9. Pass56,737 miles (+1,867)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    56,737 miles
    Test number
    907412032985
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
  10. Pass54,870 miles (+2,415)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    54,870 miles
    Test number
    738707918453
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres starting to perish
  11. Pass52,455 miles (+1,612)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    52,455 miles
    Test number
    176254978566
    • AdvisoryN/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre perished
    • AdvisorySlight leak at n/s front suspension damper
    • AdvisorySome wear & movement to front anti roll bar "d" support bushes
  12. Pass50,843 miles (+1,473)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    50,843 miles
    Test number
    359019051175
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front D Bushes Worn (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine M.I.L On
    • AdvisoryDamage to nearside door mirror / side repeater
  13. Fail49,370 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,370 miles
    Test number
    137955264248
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
  14. Pass49,370 miles (+1,261)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    49,370 miles
    Test number
    617915764208
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
  15. Pass48,109 miles (+1,940)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    48,109 miles
    Test number
    366061583488
    • NoteEngine M.I.L On
    • NoteNearside front tyre tread worn on the outer edge / centre of tread worn close to the legal limit
    • NoteOffside front tyre has a deep cut to the inner side wall
  16. Pass46,169 miles (+2,778)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    46,169 miles
    Test number
    397435372276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass43,391 miles (+1,823)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    43,391 miles
    Test number
    865119461241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass41,568 miles (+1,872)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    41,568 miles
    Test number
    273510780245
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteBoth front brake hoses slightly deteriorated
    • NoteOffside rear tyre cracked & perrished
  19. Pass39,696 miles (+3,055)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    39,696 miles
    Test number
    344880189450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass36,641 miles (+2,957)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    36,641 miles
    Test number
    442073358356
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteDamage to offside of rear bumper
    • NoteSlight knock from steering
  21. Pass33,684 miles (+2,408)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    33,684 miles
    Test number
    691932857361
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteDamage to rear bumper
  22. Pass31,276 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    31,276 miles
    Test number
    941026556389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS53 HLP

Does LS53 HLP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS53 HLP is valid until 25 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS53 HLP?
The MOT on LS53 HLP is valid until 25 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS53 HLP done?
LS53 HLP was recorded at 71,530 miles at its MOT on 29 Jan 2026, an average of 2,107 miles a year.
Has LS53 HLP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 HLP has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2019.
Has the mileage on LS53 HLP 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 HLP find?
LS53 HLP passed its latest MOT on 29 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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