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Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,796 cc

LD53 JKYMOT history

LD53 JKY is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 27 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 2 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 136,967 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Sept 2026.

LD53 JKY silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Oct 2027
Mileage
136,967 mi
At MOT on 23 Sept 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,060 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 JKY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
27 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 JKY was last recorded at 136,967 miles on 23 Sept 2026, 7,087 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,880 miles · 20 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
7,087 miles
Average per year
6,060 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 136,967 miles
  • 2025 – 129,880 miles
  • 2024 – 123,859 miles
  • 2022 – 107,912 miles
  • 2021 – 102,520 miles
  • 2020 – 96,296 miles
  • 2019 – 89,566 miles
  • 2018 – 74,767 miles
  • 2017 – 64,717 miles
  • 2016 – 53,639 miles
  • 2015 – 42,515 miles
  • 2014 – 30,688 miles
  • 2013 – 27,773 miles
  • 2012 – 26,065 miles
  • 2011 – 25,276 miles
  • 2010 – 23,864 miles
  • 2009 – 21,564 miles
  • 2008 – 19,682 miles
  • 2007 – 17,652 miles
  • 2006 – 15,676 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,967 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2025

Full MOT history

30 tests since 18 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,967 miles (+7,087)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    136,967 miles
    Test number
    823441060817
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass129,880 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    129,880 miles
    Test number
    643111903464
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  3. Fail129,879 miles (+6,020)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,879 miles
    Test number
    858176493571
    • DangerousFront Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  4. Pass123,859 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    123,859 miles
    Test number
    687585123078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail123,859 miles3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,859 miles
    Test number
    269316961311
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn thrust (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn thrust (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass188,192 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    188,192 km
    Test number
    179782073631
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Fail188,192 km3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,192 km
    Test number
    714168270383
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass107,912 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    107,912 miles
    Test number
    483761110104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail107,894 miles (+5,374)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,894 miles
    Test number
    978475221797
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass102,520 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    102,520 miles
    Test number
    456358749418
    • 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))
  11. Fail102,520 miles (+6,224)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,520 miles
    Test number
    345457418276
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass96,296 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    96,296 miles
    Test number
    168425979892
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  13. Fail96,296 miles (+6,730)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,296 miles
    Test number
    732187122188
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  14. Pass89,566 miles (+14,799)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    89,566 miles
    Test number
    469778491760

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass74,767 miles (+10,050)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    74,767 miles
    Test number
    915579818298
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  16. Pass64,717 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    64,717 miles
    Test number
    105771483167
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  17. Fail64,717 miles (+11,078)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,717 miles
    Test number
    240480167664
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  18. Pass53,639 miles (+11,124)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    53,639 miles
    Test number
    590816969661
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  19. Pass42,515 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    42,515 miles
    Test number
    498734395163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail52,515 miles (+21,827)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,515 miles
    Test number
    375454695189
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  21. Pass30,688 miles (+2,915)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    30,688 miles
    Test number
    195067454108
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  22. Pass27,773 miles (+1,708)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    27,773 miles
    Test number
    246772763457
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  23. Pass26,065 miles (+789)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    26,065 miles
    Test number
    528379952152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass25,276 miles (+1,412)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    25,276 miles
    Test number
    826881651201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass23,864 miles (+2,300)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    23,864 miles
    Test number
    214559150277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass21,564 miles (+1,882)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    21,564 miles
    Test number
    360779659295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass19,682 miles (+2,030)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    19,682 miles
    Test number
    570713658268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass17,652 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    17,652 miles
    Test number
    193741067208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail17,652 miles (+1,976)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,652 miles
    Test number
    223561867257
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
  30. Pass15,676 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    15,676 miles
    Test number
    934181466259
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAll tyres perished

Questions about LD53 JKY

Does LD53 JKY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD53 JKY is valid until 2 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD53 JKY?
The MOT on LD53 JKY is valid until 2 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD53 JKY done?
LD53 JKY was recorded at 136,967 miles at its MOT on 23 Sept 2026, an average of 6,060 miles a year.
Has LD53 JKY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 JKY has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LD53 JKY 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 LD53 JKY find?
LD53 JKY passed its latest MOT on 23 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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