
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
PassMileage not read
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 410103668579
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
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))
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))
PassMileage not read
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 482517255887
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,628 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 42,628 miles
- Test number
- 190449745016
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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)
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)
Pass34,615 miles (+2,188)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 34,615 miles
- Test number
- 283884083446
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,427 miles (+3,803)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 32,427 miles
- Test number
- 948156805109
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,624 miles (+3,569)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 28,624 miles
- Test number
- 716752094034
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
Pass22,251 miles (+2,853)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 22,251 miles
- Test number
- 726044292055
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
Pass19,398 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 19,398 miles
- Test number
- 628365891075
No defects or advisories recorded.
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.
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
Pass13,567 miles (+2,699)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 13,567 miles
- Test number
- 692971699075
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass10,868 miles (+2,522)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 10,868 miles
- Test number
- 863533498094
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass8,346 miles (+2,445)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 8,346 miles
- Test number
- 133992297436
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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