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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

LS53 PUHMOT history

LS53 PUH is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 27 Jan 2004. Its MOT is valid until 28 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 43,347 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Mar 2026.

LS53 PUH black Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Mar 2027
Mileage
43,347 mi
At MOT on 27 Mar 2023
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,151 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 PUH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
27 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 PUH was last recorded at 43,347 miles on 27 Mar 2023, 705 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
42,642 miles · 25 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
705 miles
Average per year
2,151 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 43,347 miles
  • 2022 – 42,642 miles
  • 2021 – 41,650 miles
  • 2020 – 39,344 miles
  • 2019 – 37,916 miles
  • 2018 – 36,998 miles
  • 2017 – 35,024 miles
  • 2016 – 33,211 miles
  • 2015 – 30,402 miles
  • 2014 – 28,375 miles
  • 2013 – 25,297 miles
  • 2012 – 22,599 miles
  • 2011 – 20,112 miles
  • 2010 – 17,316 miles
  • 2009 – 14,286 miles
  • 2008 – 11,360 miles
  • 2007 – 8,447 miles

What the latest MOT found

PassPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Body work damaged to offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside front fog lamp blanking plastic cover missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside front tyre outer side wall has a cuts

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside headlamp has a slight movement+top headlamp adjuster screw fitting missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside front winter tyre fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside rear lamp lens has a slight damage+cracked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

29 tests since 5 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    163972384308
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  2. FailMileage not read1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    920463239347
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  3. PassMileage not read1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    920751085418
    • MinorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    974186372032
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass43,347 miles (+705)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    43,347 miles
    Test number
    632138616727
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective arm (3.4 (b) (i))

  6. Pass42,642 miles (+992)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    42,642 miles
    Test number
    148737827843
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass41,650 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    41,650 miles
    Test number
    305761451125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail41,650 miles (+2,306)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,650 miles
    Test number
    437615427371
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass39,344 miles (+1,428)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    39,344 miles
    Test number
    898073770779
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass37,916 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    37,916 miles
    Test number
    958941906681
    • AdvisoryBody work damaged to offside
    • AdvisoryNearside front fog lamp blanking plastic cover missing
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre outer side wall has a cuts
    • AdvisoryNearside headlamp has a slight movement+top headlamp adjuster screw fitting missing
    • AdvisoryOffside front winter tyre fitted
    • AdvisoryOffside rear lamp lens has a slight damage+cracked
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded
    • AdvisorySlight knocking noise from steering column/steering shaft universal joint area

  11. Fail37,916 miles (+918)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,916 miles
    Test number
    523911391444
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBody work damaged to offside
    • AdvisoryNearside front fog lamp blanking plastic cover missing
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre outer side wall has a cuts
    • AdvisoryNearside headlamp has a slight movement+top headlamp adjuster screw fitting missing
    • AdvisoryOffside front winter tyre fitted
    • AdvisoryOffside rear lamp lens has a slight damage+cracked
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded
    • AdvisorySlight knocking noise from steering column/steering shaft universal joint area

  12. Pass36,998 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    36,998 miles
    Test number
    263349384877
    • AdvisoryNearside Front bodywork damaged,+ rear boot struts weak

  13. Fail36,998 miles (+1,974)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,998 miles
    Test number
    948371919474
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front bodywork damaged,+ rear boot struts weak

  14. Pass35,024 miles (+1,813)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    35,024 miles
    Test number
    833282269126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass33,211 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    33,211 miles
    Test number
    119018938703
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Fail33,211 miles (+2,809)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,211 miles
    Test number
    700217989265
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit **** strong advice 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade split

  17. Pass30,402 miles (+2,027)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    30,402 miles
    Test number
    796417535038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass28,375 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    28,375 miles
    Test number
    889210434065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail28,358 miles (+3,061)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,358 miles
    Test number
    206648924005
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  20. Pass25,297 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    25,297 miles
    Test number
    678900133074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail25,297 miles (+2,698)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,297 miles
    Test number
    115030533425
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteRear wiper split

  22. Pass22,599 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    22,599 miles
    Test number
    488403252031
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wall dadade

  23. Fail22,599 miles (+2,487)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,599 miles
    Test number
    725373852008
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wall dadade

  24. Pass20,112 miles (+2,796)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    20,112 miles
    Test number
    568480351097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass17,316 miles (+3,030)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    17,316 miles
    Test number
    131277840434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass14,286 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    14,286 miles
    Test number
    450056439026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail14,286 miles (+2,926)2 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,286 miles
    Test number
    522346239075
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  28. Pass11,360 miles (+2,913)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    11,360 miles
    Test number
    910534548025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass8,447 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    8,447 miles
    Test number
    830855207002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS53 PUH

Does LS53 PUH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS53 PUH is valid until 28 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS53 PUH?
The MOT on LS53 PUH is valid until 28 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS53 PUH done?
LS53 PUH was recorded at 43,347 miles at its MOT on 27 Mar 2023, an average of 2,151 miles a year.
Has LS53 PUH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 PUH has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LS53 PUH 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 PUH find?
LS53 PUH passed its latest MOT on 27 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated.

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