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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,397 cc

LS53 HMDMOT history

LS53 HMD is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 14 Nov 2003. Its MOT expired on 4 Dec 2024 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 62,152 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Dec 2023.

LS53 HMD silver Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 4 Dec 2024
Mileage
62,152 mi
At MOT on 30 Nov 2022
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,472 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 HMD
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
14 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
1 Dec 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 HMD was last recorded at 62,152 miles on 30 Nov 2022, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Nov 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Nov 2019: 42,628 miles, lower than 44,414 miles on 5 Nov 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
62,151 miles · 28 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
3,472 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 62,152 miles
  • 2019 – 42,628 miles
  • 2018 – 44,414 miles
  • 2017 – 38,792 miles
  • 2016 – 34,615 miles
  • 2015 – 32,427 miles
  • 2014 – 28,624 miles
  • 2013 – 25,055 miles
  • 2012 – 22,251 miles
  • 2011 – 19,398 miles
  • 2010 – 16,617 miles
  • 2009 – 13,567 miles
  • 2008 – 10,868 miles
  • 2007 – 8,346 miles
  • 2006 – 5,901 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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

22 tests since 18 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    410103668579

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass62,152 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    62,152 miles
    Test number
    478992816367
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Fail62,151 miles1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,151 miles
    Test number
    201560604985
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    758664277439
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  5. FailMileage not read1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    230811925315
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Road wheel distorted to the extent the tyre is likely to become detached (5.2.2 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  6. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    482517255887

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass42,628 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    42,628 miles
    Test number
    190449745016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail42,628 miles (-1,786)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,628 miles
    Test number
    537435235393
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass44,414 miles (+5,622)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    44,414 miles
    Test number
    529300581351
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
  10. Pass38,792 miles (+4,177)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    38,792 miles
    Test number
    544807063892
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
  11. Pass34,615 miles (+2,188)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    34,615 miles
    Test number
    283884083446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass32,427 miles (+3,803)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    32,427 miles
    Test number
    948156805109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass28,624 miles (+3,569)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    28,624 miles
    Test number
    716752094034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass25,055 miles (+2,804)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    25,055 miles
    Test number
    109719073001
    • NoteN/ side rear tyre showing signs of deterioration
  15. Pass22,251 miles (+2,853)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    22,251 miles
    Test number
    726044292055
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
  16. Pass19,398 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    19,398 miles
    Test number
    628365891075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail19,392 miles (+2,775)1 failure5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,392 miles
    Test number
    785285991057
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBoth front tyres show signs of age deterioration.
  18. Pass16,617 miles (+3,050)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    16,617 miles
    Test number
    294803280044
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracking close to tread
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing low on outside edge
    • NoteOffside front wheel damaged on inside rim
  19. Pass13,567 miles (+2,699)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    13,567 miles
    Test number
    692971699075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass10,868 miles (+2,522)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    10,868 miles
    Test number
    863533498094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass8,346 miles (+2,445)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    8,346 miles
    Test number
    133992297436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass5,901 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    5,901 miles
    Test number
    430601966298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS53 HMD

Does LS53 HMD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS53 HMD expired on 4 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS53 HMD?
The MOT on LS53 HMD expired on 4 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS53 HMD done?
LS53 HMD was recorded at 62,152 miles at its MOT on 30 Nov 2022, an average of 3,472 miles a year.
Has LS53 HMD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 HMD has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on LS53 HMD ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Nov 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS53 HMD find?
LS53 HMD passed its latest MOT on 1 Dec 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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