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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,796 cc

LD53 LLRMOT history

LD53 LLR is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 30 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 127,842 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jan 2026.

LD53 LLR silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jan 2027
Mileage
127,842 mi
At MOT on 30 Jan 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,633 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 LLR
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
30 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 LLR was last recorded at 127,842 miles on 30 Jan 2026, 5,970 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,872 miles · 7 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
5,970 miles
Average per year
4,633 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 127,842 miles
  • 2025 – 121,872 miles
  • 2024 – 117,313 miles
  • 2023 – 111,261 miles
  • 2022 – 102,815 miles
  • 2019 – 100,927 miles
  • 2018 – 97,823 miles
  • 2017 – 94,589 miles
  • 2016 – 90,897 miles
  • 2015 – 86,839 miles
  • 2014 – 83,571 miles
  • 2013 – 79,235 miles
  • 2012 – 74,801 miles
  • 2011 – 70,077 miles
  • 2010 – 64,053 miles
  • 2009 – 57,086 miles
  • 2008 – 50,829 miles
  • 2007 – 44,137 miles
  • 2006 – 38,056 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,842 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Central exhaust bracket broken

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass127,842 miles (+5,970)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    127,842 miles
    Test number
    103788964592

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass121,872 miles (+4,559)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    121,872 miles
    Test number
    128677601228
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass117,313 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    117,313 miles
    Test number
    574625572775
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Fail117,305 miles (+6,044)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,305 miles
    Test number
    147998368458
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Pass111,261 miles (+8,446)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    111,261 miles
    Test number
    527389620059
    • AdvisoryGeneral surface corrosion underside
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Rear subframe has surface corroded
  6. Pass102,815 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    102,815 miles
    Test number
    637711903409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail102,813 miles (+1,886)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,813 miles
    Test number
    994168482953
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn steel rearmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass100,927 miles (+3,104)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    100,927 miles
    Test number
    817154072245
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  9. Pass97,823 miles (+71)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    97,823 miles
    Test number
    685838446185
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust bracket broken
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Fail97,752 miles (+3,163)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,752 miles
    Test number
    278340327363
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust bracket broken
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  11. Pass94,589 miles (+3,692)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    94,589 miles
    Test number
    600895360579
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust silencer and bracket
    • AdvisoryFront tyres starting to wear on edges
    • AdvisoryOil leak from gearbox area
  12. Pass90,897 miles (+4,058)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    90,897 miles
    Test number
    268865450734
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak from gear box area
  13. Pass86,839 miles (+3,268)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    86,839 miles
    Test number
    647287216595

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass83,571 miles (+4,336)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    83,571 miles
    Test number
    919007364296
    • NoteRear exhaust mounting broken but does not effect the security of the system
  15. Pass79,235 miles (+4,434)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    79,235 miles
    Test number
    735799263249
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  16. Pass74,801 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    74,801 miles
    Test number
    856734952245
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteFront discs lipped
    • NoteRear exhaust hanger starting to corrode
  17. Fail74,801 miles (+4,724)1 failure3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,801 miles
    Test number
    208694952225
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteFront discs lipped
    • NoteRear exhaust hanger starting to corrode
  18. Pass70,077 miles (+6,024)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    70,077 miles
    Test number
    866776261232
    • NoteOffside rear tyre has a cut in side wall not deep enough to reach cord
  19. Pass64,053 miles (+6,967)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    64,053 miles
    Test number
    391086260441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass57,086 miles (+6,257)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    57,086 miles
    Test number
    164639359208
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteRear number plate fading
  21. Pass50,829 miles (+6,692)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    50,829 miles
    Test number
    672782568234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass44,137 miles (+6,081)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    44,137 miles
    Test number
    841151067214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass38,056 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    38,056 miles
    Test number
    210876156257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD53 LLR

Does LD53 LLR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD53 LLR is valid until 29 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD53 LLR?
The MOT on LD53 LLR is valid until 29 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD53 LLR done?
LD53 LLR was recorded at 127,842 miles at its MOT on 30 Jan 2026, an average of 4,633 miles a year.
Has LD53 LLR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 LLR has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LD53 LLR 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 LLR find?
LD53 LLR passed its latest MOT on 30 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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