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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,397 cc

LX53 PJOMOT history

LX53 PJO is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 5 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 3 May 2024 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 67,497 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Apr 2024.

LX53 PJO silver Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 3 May 2024
Mileage
67,497 mi
At MOT on 12 Apr 2024
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,170 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX53 PJO
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
5 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 May 2024
Latest MOT test
12 Apr 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

LX53 PJO was last recorded at 67,497 miles on 12 Apr 2024, 1,724 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Apr 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,773 miles · 21 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
1,724 miles
Average per year
3,170 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 67,497 miles
  • 2023 – 65,773 miles
  • 2022 – 64,459 miles
  • 2021 – 62,136 miles
  • 2020 – 60,696 miles
  • 2019 – 57,953 miles
  • 2018 – 51,551 miles
  • 2017 – 48,501 miles
  • 2016 – 41,919 miles
  • 2014 – 38,653 miles
  • 2013 – 34,074 miles
  • 2012 – 31,959 miles
  • 2011 – 29,442 miles
  • 2010 – 26,209 miles
  • 2009 – 22,301 miles
  • 2008 – 17,305 miles
  • 2007 – 13,632 miles
  • 2006 – 11,333 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail67,497 miles
  • DangerousOffside Front Macpherson strut likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major4 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Rear fog lamp not working

    Major3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s & o/s (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front tyre has cuts in but not through to cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

27 tests since 25 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail67,497 miles (+1,724)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,497 miles
    Test number
    151882004867
    • DangerousOffside Front Macpherson strut likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass65,773 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2024
    Odometer
    65,773 miles
    Test number
    843899137110
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail65,773 miles (+1,314)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,773 miles
    Test number
    478049279899
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass64,459 miles (+19)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2023
    Odometer
    64,459 miles
    Test number
    231992012788
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail64,440 miles (+2,304)6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,440 miles
    Test number
    188901186554
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass62,136 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    62,136 miles
    Test number
    500725473522
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has cuts in but not through to cords
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail62,136 miles (+1,440)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,136 miles
    Test number
    857994315610
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSteering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has cuts in but not through to cords
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass60,696 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    60,696 miles
    Test number
    746829232227
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail60,696 miles (+2,743)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,696 miles
    Test number
    427581512911
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass57,953 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    57,953 miles
    Test number
    265377040439
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Fail57,953 miles (+6,402)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,953 miles
    Test number
    209016710781
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass51,551 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    51,551 miles
    Test number
    962138084449
    • MinorFront Brake hose slightly chafed n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Fail51,551 miles (+3,050)1 dangerous5 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,551 miles
    Test number
    921465077812
    • DangerousOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both 24in (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorFront Brake hose slightly chafed n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  14. Pass48,501 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    48,501 miles
    Test number
    351708989596
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s & o/s (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Fail48,501 miles (+6,582)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,501 miles
    Test number
    469854185275
    • FailureNearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s & o/s (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass41,919 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2017
    Odometer
    41,919 miles
    Test number
    384874905934
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s & o/s (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (6.3.1d)

  17. Fail41,919 miles (+3,266)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,919 miles
    Test number
    737645739539
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s & o/s (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (6.3.1d)

  18. Pass38,653 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    38,653 miles
    Test number
    397733434421
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  19. Fail38,653 miles (+4,579)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,653 miles
    Test number
    429542734279
    • FailureFront Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  20. Pass34,074 miles (+2,115)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2014
    Odometer
    34,074 miles
    Test number
    829377003171
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass31,959 miles (+2,517)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2013
    Odometer
    31,959 miles
    Test number
    317107012107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass29,442 miles (+3,233)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2012
    Odometer
    29,442 miles
    Test number
    307009411164
    • DangerousN/s/r tyre wall perished

  23. Pass26,209 miles (+3,908)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2011
    Odometer
    26,209 miles
    Test number
    250380320137
    • NoteN/s/r tyre slightly cracked

  24. Pass22,301 miles (+4,996)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2010
    Odometer
    22,301 miles
    Test number
    282196009164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass17,305 miles (+3,673)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2009
    Odometer
    17,305 miles
    Test number
    824342708192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass13,632 miles (+2,299)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2008
    Odometer
    13,632 miles
    Test number
    231790537182
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteCracking to offside rear tyre
    • NoteRear wiper blade split

  27. Pass11,333 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    11,333 miles
    Test number
    604656406210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX53 PJO

Does LX53 PJO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX53 PJO expired on 3 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX53 PJO?
The MOT on LX53 PJO expired on 3 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX53 PJO done?
LX53 PJO was recorded at 67,497 miles at its MOT on 12 Apr 2024, an average of 3,170 miles a year.
Has LX53 PJO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX53 PJO has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on LX53 PJO 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 LX53 PJO find?
LX53 PJO failed its latest MOT on 12 Apr 2024 with 1 dangerous defect, 2 major defects and 4 advisories: offside front macpherson strut likely to fail; offside front coil spring fractured or broken; offside rear shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak, and 4 more.

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