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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,397 cc

LS53 POUMOT history

LS53 POU is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 11 Dec 2003. Its MOT expired on 20 Nov 2025 and it has passed 19 of 21 MOT tests, with 63,435 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Nov 2024.

LS53 POU silver Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 20 Nov 2025
Mileage
63,435 mi
At MOT on 21 Nov 2024
MOT tests
21
19 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,848 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 POU
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
11 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
21 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 POU was last recorded at 63,435 miles on 21 Nov 2024, 5,342 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Nov 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 29 Nov 2013: 34,249 miles, lower than 35,000 miles on 13 Dec 2012.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
58,093 miles · 27 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
5,342 miles
Average per year
2,848 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 63,435 miles
  • 2023 – 58,093 miles
  • 2022 – 53,163 miles
  • 2021 – 51,472 miles
  • 2020 – 50,499 miles
  • 2019 – 49,379 miles
  • 2018 – 47,952 miles
  • 2017 – 46,414 miles
  • 2016 – 44,636 miles
  • 2015 – 43,151 miles
  • 2014 – 41,388 miles
  • 2013 – 34,249 miles
  • 2012 – 35,000 miles
  • 2011 – 32,142 miles
  • 2010 – 28,309 miles
  • 2009 – 25,094 miles
  • 2008 – 20,724 miles
  • 2007 – 17,251 miles
  • 2006 – 11,829 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass63,435 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

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.

  • Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

21 tests since 9 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass63,435 miles (+5,342)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    63,435 miles
    Test number
    245190759617
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

  2. Pass58,093 miles (+4,930)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    58,093 miles
    Test number
    396347372235
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass53,163 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    53,163 miles
    Test number
    547281716759

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail53,163 miles (+1,691)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,163 miles
    Test number
    319569373017
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass51,472 miles (+973)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    51,472 miles
    Test number
    315952150610
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass50,499 miles (+1,120)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    50,499 miles
    Test number
    988345620678
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass49,379 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    49,379 miles
    Test number
    546042009424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail49,379 miles (+1,427)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,379 miles
    Test number
    980267593775
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass47,952 miles (+1,538)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    47,952 miles
    Test number
    905714959500

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass46,414 miles (+1,778)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    46,414 miles
    Test number
    774208278812

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass44,636 miles (+1,485)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    44,636 miles
    Test number
    956748526541
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer rusting
    • AdvisoryRear tyres surface cracks

  12. Pass43,151 miles (+1,763)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    43,151 miles
    Test number
    105425659166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass41,388 miles (+7,139)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    41,388 miles
    Test number
    279663344321
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass34,249 miles (-751)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    34,249 miles
    Test number
    156013433334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass35,000 miles (+2,858)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    35,000 miles
    Test number
    957668342354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass32,142 miles (+3,833)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    32,142 miles
    Test number
    616723731367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass28,309 miles (+3,215)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    28,309 miles
    Test number
    363182240315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass25,094 miles (+4,370)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    25,094 miles
    Test number
    341058859353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass20,724 miles (+3,473)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    20,724 miles
    Test number
    991353328393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass17,251 miles (+5,422)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    17,251 miles
    Test number
    161307437396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass11,829 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    11,829 miles
    Test number
    492992486272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS53 POU

Does LS53 POU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS53 POU expired on 20 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS53 POU?
The MOT on LS53 POU expired on 20 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS53 POU done?
LS53 POU was recorded at 63,435 miles at its MOT on 21 Nov 2024, an average of 2,848 miles a year.
Has LS53 POU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 POU has failed 2 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on LS53 POU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 29 Nov 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS53 POU find?
LS53 POU passed its latest MOT on 21 Nov 2024 with 2 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play; steering column top bearing slightly worn.

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