
Mercedes-Benz A-Class
Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,397 cc
LS53 PHXMOT history
LS53 PHX is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 28 Nov 2003. Its MOT expired on 26 Feb 2023 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 92,721 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Feb 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 26 Feb 2023
- Mileage
- 92,721 mi
- At MOT on 15 Feb 2022
- MOT tests
- 22
- 17 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 4,084 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS53 PHX
- 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
- 28 Nov 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 26 Feb 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Feb 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS53 PHX was last recorded at 92,721 miles on 15 Feb 2022, 2,618 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Feb 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 90,103 miles · 26 Feb 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 2,618 miles
- Average per year
- 4,084 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 92,721 miles
- 2021 – 90,103 miles
- 2020 – 88,512 miles
- 2019 – 85,752 miles
- 2018 – 83,231 miles
- 2017 – 79,810 miles
- 2016 – 77,727 miles
- 2015 – 72,617 miles
- 2014 – 68,034 miles
- 2013 – 65,070 miles
- 2012 – 60,518 miles
- 2011 – 55,086 miles
- 2010 – 48,577 miles
- 2009 – 43,453 miles
- 2008 – 37,849 miles
- 2007 – 31,109 miles
- 2006 – 30,517 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.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2017
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
22 tests since 23 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass92,721 miles (+2,618)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 92,721 miles
- Test number
- 150304213069
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass90,103 miles (+1,591)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 90,103 miles
- Test number
- 987317420964
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass88,512 miles (+66)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 88,512 miles
- Test number
- 525180451364
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Fail88,446 miles (+2,694)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,446 miles
- Test number
- 551571835426
- MajorNearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass85,752 miles (+2,521)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 85,752 miles
- Test number
- 227496227588
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,231 miles (+3,421)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 83,231 miles
- Test number
- 150817954266
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass79,810 miles (+2,083)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 79,810 miles
- Test number
- 933367850501
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass77,727 miles (+32)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 77,727 miles
- Test number
- 688303455576
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail77,695 miles (+5,078)3 failures9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,695 miles
- Test number
- 860585647087
- FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass72,617 miles (+4,583)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 72,617 miles
- Test number
- 458071755057
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,034 miles (+2,964)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 68,034 miles
- Test number
- 156256754056
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,070 miles (+4,552)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 65,070 miles
- Test number
- 196102853456
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
Pass60,518 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 60,518 miles
- Test number
- 166551952413
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail60,518 miles (+5,432)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,518 miles
- Test number
- 529041652015
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
- FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass55,086 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 55,086 miles
- Test number
- 306304051082
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail55,086 miles (+6,509)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,086 miles
- Test number
- 697474351077
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass48,577 miles (+5,124)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 48,577 miles
- Test number
- 891353840072
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,453 miles (+5,604)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 43,453 miles
- Test number
- 632629529042
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,849 miles (+6,740)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 37,849 miles
- Test number
- 762096658036
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,109 miles (+592)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 31,109 miles
- Test number
- 694385907032
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,517 miles (+1)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 30,517 miles
- Test number
- 444441946381
- NoteNEARSIDE REAR SEAT BELT STALK SURROUND COVER MISSING
Fail30,516 miles3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 30,516 miles
- Test number
- 480207326381
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Questions about LS53 PHX
- Does LS53 PHX currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LS53 PHX expired on 26 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LS53 PHX?
- The MOT on LS53 PHX expired on 26 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LS53 PHX done?
- LS53 PHX was recorded at 92,721 miles at its MOT on 15 Feb 2022, an average of 4,084 miles a year.
- Has LS53 PHX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS53 PHX has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Feb 2020.
- Has the mileage on LS53 PHX 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 PHX find?
- LS53 PHX passed its latest MOT on 15 Feb 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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