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LS53YRM
2003 MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1397cc
General Information
- Registration LS53YRM
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model A-CLASS
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1397cc
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- Expired 08 Jun 2026
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MOT History 29 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
29
Total Tests
16
Passes
13
Failures
55.17%
Pass Rate
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78 Total Defects Recorded
14 Sep 2023
Fail
Mileage: 59,638 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both side (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- exhaust system corroded
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
31 Aug 2023
Fail
Mileage: 55,982 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- exhaust back box corroded
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
30 Jun 2022
Pass
Mileage: 54,983 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
30 Jun 2022
Fail
Mileage: 54,983 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
23 Jun 2022
Fail
Mileage: 54,980 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
18 Jun 2021
Pass
Mileage: 50,123 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jun 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear exhaust silencer corroded and outer skin peeling off
14 Jun 2021
Fail
Mileage: 50,123 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear exhaust silencer corroded and outer skin peeling off
4 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 45,425 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2020 8 Jun 20264 May 2019
Fail
Mileage: 45,425 MI
8 Jun 202615 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 43,407 MI
Expiry date: 14 May 2019 8 Jun 202615 May 2018
Fail
Mileage: 43,407 MI
8 Jun 202627 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 39,801 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2018 8 Jun 202628 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 39,125 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2017 8 Jun 20264 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 38,664 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2016 8 Jun 20261 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 37,640 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2015 8 Jun 202612 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 36,574 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
5 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 34,938 MI
Expiry date: 4 Nov 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
2 Nov 2012
Fail
Mileage: 34,938 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
7 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 33,700 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
7 Dec 2011
Fail
Mileage: 33,698 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
22 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 32,062 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
21 Dec 2010
Fail
Mileage: 32,049 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
10 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 30,167 MI
Expiry date: 9 Dec 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
10 Dec 2009
Fail
Mileage: 30,167 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
13 Nov 2008
Fail
Mileage: 27,624 MI
8 Jun 202613 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 27,624 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2009 8 Jun 20266 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 22,167 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2008 8 Jun 20266 Dec 2007
Fail
Mileage: 22,167 MI
8 Jun 202613 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 16,908 MI
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LS53YRM was registered on 2003-11-18
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