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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

LS53 HLZMOT history

LS53 HLZ is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 6 Feb 2004. Its MOT is valid until 13 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 116,742 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jan 2026.

LS53 HLZ blue Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Jan 2027
Mileage
116,742 mi
At MOT on 6 Jan 2025
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,677 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 HLZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
6 Feb 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 HLZ was last recorded at 116,742 miles on 6 Jan 2025, 3,525 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,217 miles · 5 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
3,525 miles
Average per year
4,677 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 116,742 miles
  • 2024 – 113,217 miles
  • 2023 – 110,042 miles
  • 2022 – 104,053 miles
  • 2019 – 95,020 miles
  • 2018 – 91,819 miles
  • 2017 – 84,037 miles
  • 2015 – 81,460 miles
  • 2014 – 72,123 miles
  • 2013 – 67,123 miles
  • 2012 – 63,013 miles
  • 2011 – 58,044 miles
  • 2010 – 52,868 miles
  • 2009 – 47,823 miles
  • 2008 – 43,151 miles
  • 2007 – 34,196 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Odometer defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

27 tests since 15 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    840137685996

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass116,742 miles (+3,525)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    116,742 miles
    Test number
    421171515991

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass113,217 miles (+3,175)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    113,217 miles
    Test number
    403703703892
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass110,042 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    110,042 miles
    Test number
    919353113739

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail110,042 miles (+5,989)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,042 miles
    Test number
    723120968774
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass104,053 miles (+1,025)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    104,053 miles
    Test number
    480542827169
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOdometer defective

  7. Fail103,028 miles1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,028 miles
    Test number
    672644750438
    • MajorOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front of wishbone bush (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOdometer defective

  8. PassMileage not read1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    278917147161
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective Both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever have reserve travel
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust box deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass95,020 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    95,020 miles
    Test number
    189933870404
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone B (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust box deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Fail95,020 miles (+3,201)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,020 miles
    Test number
    178520569582
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone B (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust box deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass91,819 miles (+3,900)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    91,819 miles
    Test number
    804619990118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass87,919 miles (+3,882)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    87,919 miles
    Test number
    480749288617

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass84,037 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    84,037 miles
    Test number
    644127198693
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  14. Fail84,032 miles (+2,572)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,032 miles
    Test number
    139892732208
    • FailureNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  15. Pass81,460 miles (+9,337)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    81,460 miles
    Test number
    769113808845
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass72,123 miles (+5,000)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2015
    Odometer
    72,123 miles
    Test number
    677992834124
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass67,123 miles (+4,110)14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2014
    Odometer
    67,123 miles
    Test number
    446996233105
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering system lock to lock check exposes a slightly damaged brake hose (2.2.D.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system lock to lock check exposes a slightly damaged brake hose (2.2.D.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass63,013 miles (+4,969)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    63,013 miles
    Test number
    407364672171
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteCentre exhaust slightly deteriorated

  19. Pass58,044 miles (+5,176)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    58,044 miles
    Test number
    609146381183
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering system lock to lock check exposes a slightly damaged brake hose (2.2.D.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system lock to lock check exposes a slightly damaged brake hose (2.2.D.2b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Fail52,868 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,868 miles
    Test number
    260260640422
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Pass52,868 miles (+5,045)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2011
    Odometer
    52,868 miles
    Test number
    431140840115
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Pass47,823 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    47,823 miles
    Test number
    142310999143
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  23. Fail47,823 miles (+4,672)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,823 miles
    Test number
    201370899423
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  24. Fail43,151 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,151 miles
    Test number
    343480608286
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  25. Pass43,151 miles (+8,955)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    43,151 miles
    Test number
    883460608203
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  26. Pass34,196 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2008
    Odometer
    34,196 miles
    Test number
    193278037161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail34,196 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,196 miles
    Test number
    730395237140
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about LS53 HLZ

Does LS53 HLZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS53 HLZ is valid until 13 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS53 HLZ?
The MOT on LS53 HLZ is valid until 13 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS53 HLZ done?
LS53 HLZ was recorded at 116,742 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2025, an average of 4,677 miles a year.
Has LS53 HLZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 HLZ has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on LS53 HLZ 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 HLZ find?
LS53 HLZ passed its latest MOT on 9 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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