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LS53YSN
2003 MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1397cc
General Information
- Registration LS53YSN
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model A-CLASS
- Year 2003
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1397cc
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- Expires 11 Aug 2026
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26
Total Tests
19
Passes
7
Failures
73.08%
Pass Rate
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88 Total Defects Recorded
12 Aug 2025
Pass
Mileage: 77,725 MI
Expiry date: 11 Aug 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Exhaust system corroded. (Central box/Silencer corroded/de-skinned)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides. (195/50/15) (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
12 Aug 2025
Fail
Mileage: 77,725 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))
- Exhaust system corroded. (Central box/Silencer corroded/de-skinned)
- Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides. (195/50/15) (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
22 Jul 2024
Pass
Mileage: 72,152 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jul 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- high level brake light led not working
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slight cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured front indicators slightly white (4.4.3 (a))
19 Jul 2024
Fail
Mileage: 72,147 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible top mount (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slight cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- high level brake light led not working
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured front indicators slightly white (4.4.3 (a))
8 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 69,160 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jul 2024 8 Jun 20268 Jul 2023
Fail
Mileage: 69,160 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
23 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 66,295 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside rear and nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front and nearside front (1.1.11 (c))
17 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 65,095 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside rear & nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front & nearside front (1.1.11 (c))
3 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 64,633 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front, nearside front, offside rear & nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))
7 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 62,209 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
29 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 59,572 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2019 8 Jun 202631 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 57,460 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODING
- UNDER TRAYS FITTED OVER SOME TESTABL ITEMS
- CHILD SEATS FITTED TO REAR ADULT BELTS
29 Mar 2017
Fail
Mileage: 57,453 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively RUBBER RIPPED (8.2.2)
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively RUBBER RIPPED (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- UNDER TRAYS FITTED OVER SOME TESTABL ITEMS
- REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODING
- CHILD SEATS FITTED TO REAR ADULT BELTS
14 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 55,211 MI
Expiry date: 14 Mar 2017 8 Jun 202610 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 52,316 MI
Expiry date: 14 Mar 2016 8 Jun 202614 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 48,320 MI
Expiry date: 14 Mar 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
14 Mar 2014
Fail
Mileage: 48,320 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
6 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 45,936 MI
Expiry date: 14 Mar 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
9 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 43,917 MI
Expiry date: 14 Mar 2013 8 Jun 202621 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 41,350 MI
Expiry date: 14 Mar 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
11 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 39,395 MI
Expiry date: 14 Mar 2011 8 Jun 202613 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 33,989 MI
Expiry date: 14 Mar 2010 8 Jun 202610 Mar 2009
Fail
Mileage: 33,989 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
14 Mar 2008
Pass
Mileage: 26,975 MI
Expiry date: 14 Mar 2009 8 Jun 202615 Mar 2007
Pass
Mileage: 22,165 MI
Expiry date: 14 Mar 2008Reason(s) for failure
- Nail in nearside rear tyre Dangerous
15 Mar 2007
Fail
Mileage: 22,165 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nail in nearside rear tyre Dangerous
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LS53YSN was registered on 2003-12-12
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