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Mercedes-Benz S 430

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 4,266 cc

LC53 RWLMOT history

LC53 RWL is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz S 430 first used on 20 Nov 2003. Its MOT is valid until 29 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 20 MOT tests, with 173,912 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Apr 2027
Mileage
173,912 mi
At MOT on 30 Apr 2026
MOT tests
20
19 passed · 1 failed
Per year
7,071 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC53 RWL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
S 430
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,266 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
20 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC53 RWL was last recorded at 173,912 miles on 30 Apr 2026, 15,575 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 Sept 2023: 137,620 miles, lower than 212,580 miles on 26 Sept 2022.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
158,337 miles · 29 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
15,575 miles
Average per year
7,071 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 173,912 miles
  • 2025 – 158,337 miles
  • 2023 – 137,620 miles
  • 2022 – 212,580 miles
  • 2021 – 182,818 miles
  • 2020 – 161,050 miles
  • 2019 – 144,598 miles
  • 2018 – 139,000 miles
  • 2017 – 123,734 miles
  • 2016 – 108,784 miles
  • 2015 – 96,932 miles
  • 2014 – 86,215 miles
  • 2013 – 86,014 miles
  • 2012 – 85,770 miles
  • 2011 – 85,517 miles
  • 2010 – 85,329 miles
  • 2008 – 84,828 miles
  • 2007 – 63,438 miles
  • 2006 – 36,313 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass173,912 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise Replacement (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise Replacement (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear x2

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • UNDERTRAYS FITTED

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

20 tests since 13 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass173,912 miles (+15,575)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    173,912 miles
    Test number
    178038536382
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise Replacement (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise Replacement (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass158,337 miles (+20,717)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    158,337 miles
    Test number
    807564326858
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryChip in windscreen
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Near & Off Side (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass137,620 miles (-74,960)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    137,620 miles
    Test number
    779276845654
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass212,580 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    212,580 miles
    Test number
    355842916447
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail212,576 miles (+29,758)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    212,576 miles
    Test number
    406210235964
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass182,818 miles (+21,768)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    182,818 miles
    Test number
    505922724020
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated OUTER (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective MARKED (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner DIFF SEAL SLIGHT OIL LEAK
    • AdvisoryUNDERTRAYS FITTED

  7. Pass161,050 miles (+16,452)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    161,050 miles
    Test number
    711990526017
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner DIFF SEAL LEAKING
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUNDERTRAYS FITTED

  8. Pass144,598 miles (+5,598)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    144,598 miles
    Test number
    924819286986

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass139,000 miles (+15,266)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    139,000 miles
    Test number
    645089683704

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass123,734 miles (+14,950)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2018
    Odometer
    123,734 miles
    Test number
    469141648690

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass108,784 miles (+11,852)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2017
    Odometer
    108,784 miles
    Test number
    729117887646

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass96,932 miles (+10,717)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    96,932 miles
    Test number
    376115205154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass86,215 miles (+201)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    86,215 miles
    Test number
    969225814150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass86,014 miles (+244)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    86,014 miles
    Test number
    217629613436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass85,770 miles (+253)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    85,770 miles
    Test number
    175688302136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass85,517 miles (+188)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    85,517 miles
    Test number
    486056971004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass85,329 miles (+501)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    85,329 miles
    Test number
    160267070076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass84,828 miles (+21,390)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    84,828 miles
    Test number
    533994458390
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  19. Pass63,438 miles (+27,125)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    63,438 miles
    Test number
    353807217323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass36,313 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    36,313 miles
    Test number
    401757716354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC53 RWL

Does LC53 RWL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC53 RWL is valid until 29 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC53 RWL?
The MOT on LC53 RWL is valid until 29 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC53 RWL done?
LC53 RWL was recorded at 173,912 miles at its MOT on 30 Apr 2026, an average of 7,071 miles a year.
Has LC53 RWL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC53 RWL has failed 1 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on LC53 RWL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Sept 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LC53 RWL find?
LC53 RWL passed its latest MOT on 30 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise replacement; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise replacement, and 2 more.

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