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Mercedes-Benz C

Blue · Petrol · 1994 · 1,797 cc

L53 HHMMOT history

L53 HHM is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 2 Mar 1994. Its MOT expired on 9 Feb 2025 and it has passed 17 of 19 MOT tests, with 53,934 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Feb 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Feb 2025
Mileage
53,934 mi
At MOT on 10 Feb 2024
MOT tests
19
17 passed · 2 failed
Per year
651 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L53 HHM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,797 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
2 Mar 1994
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
10 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L53 HHM was last recorded at 53,934 miles on 10 Feb 2024, 164 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
53,770 miles · 3 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
164 miles
Average per year
651 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 53,934 miles
  • 2022 – 53,770 miles
  • 2021 – 53,334 miles
  • 2020 – 52,838 miles
  • 2019 – 51,912 miles
  • 2018 – 51,229 miles
  • 2017 – 50,124 miles
  • 2016 – 49,598 miles
  • 2015 – 48,353 miles
  • 2014 – 46,913 miles
  • 2013 – 46,302 miles
  • 2012 – 46,065 miles
  • 2011 – 45,654 miles
  • 2010 – 45,056 miles
  • 2009 – 44,564 miles
  • 2008 – 43,675 miles
  • 2007 – 42,896 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass53,934 miles
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four coil springs slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

What MOT advisories 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.

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2012

Full MOT history

19 tests since 26 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass53,934 miles (+164)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    53,934 miles
    Test number
    617680069708
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four coil springs slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass53,770 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    53,770 miles
    Test number
    348729113536

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail53,768 miles (+434)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,768 miles
    Test number
    480972305859
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

  4. Pass53,334 miles (+496)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    53,334 miles
    Test number
    536511036710
    • AdvisoryEngine has slight oil leak.

  5. Pass52,838 miles (+926)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    52,838 miles
    Test number
    496555450948

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass51,912 miles (+683)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    51,912 miles
    Test number
    818929936463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass51,229 miles (+1,105)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    51,229 miles
    Test number
    190798010377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass50,124 miles (+526)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    50,124 miles
    Test number
    317615770445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass49,598 miles (+1,245)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    49,598 miles
    Test number
    118510471220
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront wiper smear

  10. Pass48,353 miles (+1,440)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    48,353 miles
    Test number
    279421925058
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Pass46,913 miles (+611)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    46,913 miles
    Test number
    209229144005
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteOil leak

  12. Pass46,302 miles (+237)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    46,302 miles
    Test number
    948851153055
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Pass46,065 miles (+411)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    46,065 miles
    Test number
    195641152079
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Pass45,654 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    45,654 miles
    Test number
    479985941077
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteMinor engine oil leak.
    • NoteRear coil springs are slightly corroded.

  15. Fail45,654 miles (+598)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,654 miles
    Test number
    129815141446
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteMinor engine oil leak.
    • NoteRear coil springs are slightly corroded.

  16. Pass45,056 miles (+492)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    45,056 miles
    Test number
    212327540071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass44,564 miles (+889)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    44,564 miles
    Test number
    870218749057
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteSteering damper weeping
    • NoteBoth rear tyres starting to perish

  18. Pass43,675 miles (+779)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    43,675 miles
    Test number
    472546648093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass42,896 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    42,896 miles
    Test number
    332567157069
    • AdvisoryFront Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about L53 HHM

Does L53 HHM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L53 HHM expired on 9 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L53 HHM?
The MOT on L53 HHM expired on 9 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L53 HHM done?
L53 HHM was recorded at 53,934 miles at its MOT on 10 Feb 2024, an average of 651 miles a year.
Has L53 HHM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L53 HHM has failed 2 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on L53 HHM 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 L53 HHM find?
L53 HHM passed its latest MOT on 10 Feb 2024 with 2 advisories: coil spring corroded all four coil springs slightly corroded; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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