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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,898 cc

LS53 TGXMOT history

LS53 TGX is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 16 Jan 2004. Its MOT is valid until 11 Nov 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 83,049 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2026.

LS53 TGX silver Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Nov 2027
Mileage
83,049 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,459 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 TGX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,898 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
16 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 TGX was last recorded at 83,049 miles on 16 Oct 2026, 11,390 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,659 miles · 3 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
11,390 miles
Average per year
3,459 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 83,049 miles
  • 2025 – 71,659 miles
  • 2024 – 60,792 miles
  • 2023 – 55,535 miles
  • 2021 – 52,652 miles
  • 2020 – 48,844 miles
  • 2019 – 46,411 miles
  • 2018 – 44,365 miles
  • 2017 – 41,951 miles
  • 2016 – 41,071 miles
  • 2015 – 39,961 miles
  • 2014 – 38,728 miles
  • 2013 – 38,130 miles
  • 2012 – 35,263 miles
  • 2011 – 31,517 miles
  • 2010 – 27,283 miles
  • 2009 – 24,326 miles
  • 2008 – 22,010 miles
  • 2007 – 19,228 miles
  • 2006 – 14,463 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,049 miles

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Knocking from steering wheel when rocking wheel left to right

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass83,049 miles (+11,390)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    83,049 miles
    Test number
    395912434019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass71,659 miles (+10,867)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    71,659 miles
    Test number
    861928560876

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass60,792 miles (+5,257)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    60,792 miles
    Test number
    274838265485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass55,535 miles (+1,835)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    55,535 miles
    Test number
    439824548810

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass53,700 miles (+1,048)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    53,700 miles
    Test number
    255060301558

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass52,652 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    52,652 miles
    Test number
    725839299066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail52,652 miles (+3,808)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,652 miles
    Test number
    717801959023
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass48,844 miles (+2,433)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    48,844 miles
    Test number
    467043645483
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass46,411 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    46,411 miles
    Test number
    361054902011
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail46,410 miles (+2,045)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,410 miles
    Test number
    885620755653
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass44,365 miles (+9)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    44,365 miles
    Test number
    546603107116
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryKnocking from steering wheel when rocking wheel left to right

  12. Fail44,356 miles (+2,405)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,356 miles
    Test number
    277412379822
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryKnocking from steering wheel when rocking wheel left to right

  13. Pass41,951 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    41,951 miles
    Test number
    293056867437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail41,951 miles (+880)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,951 miles
    Test number
    221937458814
    • FailureOffside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

  15. Pass41,071 miles (+1,110)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    41,071 miles
    Test number
    434947814657
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  16. Pass39,961 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    39,961 miles
    Test number
    851209705485
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  17. Fail39,961 miles (+1,233)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,961 miles
    Test number
    594997873094
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  18. Pass38,728 miles (+598)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    38,728 miles
    Test number
    209683634382
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

  19. Pass38,130 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    38,130 miles
    Test number
    536586743313
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  20. Fail38,130 miles (+2,867)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,130 miles
    Test number
    889716243323
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  21. Pass35,263 miles (+5)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    35,263 miles
    Test number
    198342832350
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • NoteNearside outer mirror has slight play in its mountings.

  22. Fail35,258 miles (+3,741)3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,258 miles
    Test number
    465088122325
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • NoteNearside outer mirror has slight play in its mountings.

  23. Pass31,517 miles (+4,234)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    31,517 miles
    Test number
    178862621357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass27,283 miles (+2,957)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    27,283 miles
    Test number
    480657340355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass24,326 miles (+2,316)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    24,326 miles
    Test number
    703712859336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass22,010 miles (+2,782)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    22,010 miles
    Test number
    870221458342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass19,228 miles (+4,765)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    19,228 miles
    Test number
    784413157327
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  28. Pass14,463 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    14,463 miles
    Test number
    441862856376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail14,463 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,463 miles
    Test number
    954482356341
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LS53 TGX

Does LS53 TGX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS53 TGX is valid until 11 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS53 TGX?
The MOT on LS53 TGX is valid until 11 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS53 TGX done?
LS53 TGX was recorded at 83,049 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2026, an average of 3,459 miles a year.
Has LS53 TGX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 TGX has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on LS53 TGX 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 TGX find?
LS53 TGX passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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