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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,397 cc

LS53 YRMMOT history

LS53 YRM is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 18 Nov 2003. Its MOT expired on 29 Jun 2023 and it has passed 16 of 29 MOT tests, with 59,638 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Sept 2023.

LS53 YRM blue Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 29 Jun 2023
Mileage
59,638 mi
At MOT on 14 Sept 2023
MOT tests
29
16 passed · 13 failed
Per year
2,538 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 YRM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,397 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
18 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Jun 2023
Latest MOT test
14 Sept 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

LS53 YRM was last recorded at 59,638 miles on 14 Sept 2023, 3,656 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
55,982 miles · 31 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
3,656 miles
Average per year
2,538 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 59,638 miles
  • 2022 – 54,983 miles
  • 2021 – 50,123 miles
  • 2019 – 45,425 miles
  • 2018 – 43,407 miles
  • 2017 – 39,801 miles
  • 2016 – 39,125 miles
  • 2015 – 38,664 miles
  • 2014 – 37,640 miles
  • 2013 – 36,574 miles
  • 2012 – 34,938 miles
  • 2011 – 33,700 miles
  • 2010 – 32,062 miles
  • 2009 – 30,167 miles
  • 2008 – 27,624 miles
  • 2007 – 22,167 miles
  • 2006 – 16,908 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail59,638 miles
  • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded both side (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

What MOT failures 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.

  • Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear exhaust silencer corroded and outer skin peeling off

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

29 tests since 13 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail59,638 miles (+3,656)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,638 miles
    Test number
    920400974847
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded both side (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  2. Fail55,982 miles (+999)6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,982 miles
    Test number
    313641326122
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box corroded

  3. Pass54,983 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    54,983 miles
    Test number
    858427938596
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Fail54,983 miles (+3)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,983 miles
    Test number
    571492250366
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  5. Fail54,980 miles (+4,857)2 major2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,980 miles
    Test number
    389560245277
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass50,123 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    50,123 miles
    Test number
    172300736135
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded and outer skin peeling off

  7. Fail50,123 miles (+4,698)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,123 miles
    Test number
    944428992858
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded and outer skin peeling off

  8. Pass45,425 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    45,425 miles
    Test number
    183885807093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail45,425 miles (+2,018)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,425 miles
    Test number
    595090917108
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass43,407 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2019
    Odometer
    43,407 miles
    Test number
    632759328018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail43,407 miles (+3,606)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,407 miles
    Test number
    116223850444
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  12. Pass39,801 miles (+676)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    39,801 miles
    Test number
    522162659699

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass39,125 miles (+461)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    39,125 miles
    Test number
    142092558536

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass38,664 miles (+1,024)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    38,664 miles
    Test number
    316711953367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass37,640 miles (+1,066)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    37,640 miles
    Test number
    476475304321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass36,574 miles (+1,636)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    36,574 miles
    Test number
    229926913359
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  17. Pass34,938 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    34,938 miles
    Test number
    478170712481
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  18. Fail34,938 miles (+1,238)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,938 miles
    Test number
    458347702413
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteEml on deshboard

  19. Pass33,700 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    33,700 miles
    Test number
    266651741325
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteNearside side repeater damaged
    • NoteSlight knocking noise in steering column
    • NoteUndertrays fitted

  20. Fail33,698 miles (+1,636)1 failure3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,698 miles
    Test number
    836571841340
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteNearside side repeater damaged
    • NoteSlight knocking noise in steering column
    • NoteUndertrays fitted

  21. Pass32,062 miles (+13)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    32,062 miles
    Test number
    663646850347
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteOffside front tyre has slight cut on inner wall

  22. Fail32,049 miles (+1,882)1 failure3 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,049 miles
    Test number
    451645650356
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteOffside front tyre has slight cut on inner wall

  23. Pass30,167 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    30,167 miles
    Test number
    661374349355
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  24. Fail30,167 miles (+2,543)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,167 miles
    Test number
    200304549348
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, 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)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  25. Fail27,624 miles1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,624 miles
    Test number
    693218118364
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteSOME DAMAGE TO NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE, APPEARS TO HAVE BEEN RUN FLAT ,

  26. Pass27,624 miles (+5,457)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    27,624 miles
    Test number
    740398118319
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteSOME DAMAGE TO NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE, APPEARS TO HAVE BEEN RUN FLAT ,

  27. Pass22,167 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    22,167 miles
    Test number
    631390347356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail22,167 miles (+5,259)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,167 miles
    Test number
    984550447309
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

  29. Pass16,908 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    16,908 miles
    Test number
    482667916472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS53 YRM

Does LS53 YRM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS53 YRM expired on 29 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS53 YRM?
The MOT on LS53 YRM expired on 29 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS53 YRM done?
LS53 YRM was recorded at 59,638 miles at its MOT on 14 Sept 2023, an average of 2,538 miles a year.
Has LS53 YRM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 YRM has failed 13 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on LS53 YRM 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 YRM find?
LS53 YRM failed its latest MOT on 14 Sept 2023 with 1 major defect and 5 advisories: rear brake pipe excessively corroded both side; front brake hose slightly deteriorated both side; front shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides, and 3 more.

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