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LS53YRL
2003 MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1397cc
General Information
- Registration LS53YRL
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model A-CLASS
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1397cc
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- Expires 26 May 2027
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MOT History 32 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
32
Total Tests
21
Passes
11
Failures
65.63%
Pass Rate
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61 Total Defects Recorded
15 May 2026
Pass
Mileage: 0
Expiry date: 26 May 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex (1.1.11 (c))
- exhaust rear box corroded/thin
- Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perising between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
15 May 2026
Fail
Mileage: 0
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- exhaust rear box corroded/thin
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex (1.1.11 (c))
- Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perising between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
13 May 2025
Pass
Mileage: 78,863 MI
Expiry date: 26 May 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
13 May 2025
Fail
Mileage: 78,863 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
23 May 2024
Pass
Mileage: 77,570 MI
Expiry date: 26 May 2025 9 Jun 202623 May 2024
Fail
Mileage: 77,570 MI
9 Jun 202625 May 2023
Pass
Mileage: 76,368 MI
Expiry date: 26 May 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
24 May 2023
Fail
Mileage: 76,368 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
27 May 2022
Pass
Mileage: 75,110 MI
Expiry date: 26 May 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
27 May 2022
Fail
Mileage: 75,110 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
27 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 73,344 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- exhaust coroded
24 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 72,494 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2021 9 Jun 202624 Jan 2020
Fail
Mileage: 72,494 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
24 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 69,419 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- underbody covers fitted
24 Jan 2019
Fail
Mileage: 69,419 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- underbody covers fitted
26 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 66,105 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
26 Jan 2018
Fail
Mileage: 66,105 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
26 Jan 2018
Fail
Mileage: 66,105 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
24 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 62,468 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
21 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 58,727 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
20 Jan 2016
Fail
Mileage: 58,727 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
23 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 54,401 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2016 9 Jun 202620 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 50,372 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
20 Jan 2014
Fail
Mileage: 50,372 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
25 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 46,287 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
26 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 42,355 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2013 9 Jun 202626 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 39,180 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2012 9 Jun 202625 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 34,935 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2011 9 Jun 202621 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 30,720 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2010 9 Jun 202616 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 26,004 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2009 9 Jun 202630 Jan 2007
Pass
Mileage: 20,916 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2008 9 Jun 202630 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 20,520 MI
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LS53YRL was registered on 2003-11-28
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