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Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,397 cc

LS53 YRLMOT history

LS53 YRL is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 28 Nov 2003. Its MOT is valid until 26 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 78,863 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 May 2026.

LS53 YRL black Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 May 2027
Mileage
78,863 mi
At MOT on 13 May 2025
MOT tests
32
21 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,162 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 YRL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,397 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
28 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 May 2027
Latest MOT test
15 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 YRL was last recorded at 78,863 miles on 13 May 2025, 1,293 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,570 miles · 23 May 2024
Between the last two tests
1,293 miles
Average per year
3,162 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 78,863 miles
  • 2024 – 77,570 miles
  • 2023 – 76,368 miles
  • 2022 – 75,110 miles
  • 2021 – 73,344 miles
  • 2020 – 72,494 miles
  • 2019 – 69,419 miles
  • 2018 – 66,105 miles
  • 2017 – 62,468 miles
  • 2016 – 58,727 miles
  • 2015 – 54,401 miles
  • 2014 – 50,372 miles
  • 2013 – 46,287 miles
  • 2012 – 42,355 miles
  • 2011 – 39,180 miles
  • 2010 – 34,935 miles
  • 2009 – 30,720 miles
  • 2008 – 26,004 miles
  • 2007 – 20,916 miles
  • 2006 – 20,520 miles

What the latest MOT found

PassPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perising between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryExhaust rear box corroded/thin

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 Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

32 tests since 30 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2027
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    273989099732
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perising between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear box corroded/thin

  2. FailMileage not read1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    467130130148
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perising between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear box corroded/thin

  3. Pass78,863 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2026
    Odometer
    78,863 miles
    Test number
    440724606412
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail78,863 miles (+1,293)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,863 miles
    Test number
    685376446562
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass77,570 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2025
    Odometer
    77,570 miles
    Test number
    247606361500

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail77,570 miles (+1,202)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,570 miles
    Test number
    796377554711
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  7. Pass76,368 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2024
    Odometer
    76,368 miles
    Test number
    523333305191
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  8. Fail76,368 miles (+1,258)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,368 miles
    Test number
    955192852789
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass75,110 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2023
    Odometer
    75,110 miles
    Test number
    759457372140
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  10. Fail75,110 miles (+1,766)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,110 miles
    Test number
    521094654697
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass73,344 miles (+850)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    73,344 miles
    Test number
    850754781832
    • AdvisoryExhaust coroded

  12. Pass72,494 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    72,494 miles
    Test number
    688152091822

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail72,494 miles (+3,075)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,494 miles
    Test number
    313897233065
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass69,419 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    69,419 miles
    Test number
    382904941897
    • AdvisoryUnderbody covers fitted

  15. Fail69,419 miles (+3,314)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,419 miles
    Test number
    492051565571
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody covers fitted

  16. Pass66,105 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    66,105 miles
    Test number
    120324546111
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  17. Fail66,105 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,105 miles
    Test number
    860570990127
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  18. Fail66,105 miles (+3,637)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,105 miles
    Test number
    325889029466
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  19. Pass62,468 miles (+3,741)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    62,468 miles
    Test number
    273564326659
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass58,727 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    58,727 miles
    Test number
    995623311238
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Fail58,727 miles (+4,326)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,727 miles
    Test number
    289022755684
    • FailureHeadlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass54,401 miles (+4,029)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    54,401 miles
    Test number
    655703925024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass50,372 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    50,372 miles
    Test number
    196530524070
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  24. Fail50,372 miles (+4,085)1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,372 miles
    Test number
    685730824063
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  25. Pass46,287 miles (+3,932)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    46,287 miles
    Test number
    157015423062
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  26. Pass42,355 miles (+3,175)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    42,355 miles
    Test number
    289936022029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass39,180 miles (+4,245)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    39,180 miles
    Test number
    116676521094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass34,935 miles (+4,215)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    34,935 miles
    Test number
    180145420436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass30,720 miles (+4,716)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    30,720 miles
    Test number
    481271929065
    • NoteN/s/r tyre deflated

  30. Pass26,004 miles (+5,088)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    26,004 miles
    Test number
    480386318076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass20,916 miles (+396)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    20,916 miles
    Test number
    264260337076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass20,520 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    20,520 miles
    Test number
    333004736399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS53 YRL

Does LS53 YRL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS53 YRL is valid until 26 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS53 YRL?
The MOT on LS53 YRL is valid until 26 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS53 YRL done?
LS53 YRL was recorded at 78,863 miles at its MOT on 13 May 2025, an average of 3,162 miles a year.
Has LS53 YRL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 YRL has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 15 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LS53 YRL 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 YRL find?
LS53 YRL passed its latest MOT on 15 May 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex; rear exhaust mounting defective; tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perising between treads, and 1 more.

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