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Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,796 cc

LD53 LMYMOT history

LD53 LMY is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 30 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 17 Dec 2022 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 90,208 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2021.

LD53 LMY black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 17 Dec 2022
Mileage
90,208 mi
At MOT on 18 Dec 2021
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,978 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 LMY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
18 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 LMY was last recorded at 90,208 miles on 18 Dec 2021, 1,961 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jan 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 26 Sept 2014: 60,220 miles, lower than 89,843 miles on 4 Oct 2013.

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
88,247 miles · 21 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
1,961 miles
Average per year
3,978 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 90,208 miles
  • 2020 – 85,595 miles
  • 2019 – 79,369 miles
  • 2018 – 78,309 miles
  • 2017 – 73,954 miles
  • 2016 – 69,343 miles
  • 2015 – 64,456 miles
  • 2014 – 60,220 miles
  • 2013 – 89,843 miles
  • 2012 – 82,031 miles
  • 2011 – 73,813 miles
  • 2010 – 66,414 miles
  • 2009 – 58,652 miles
  • 2008 – 50,409 miles
  • 2007 – 40,067 miles
  • 2006 – 29,661 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,208 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension components corroded

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2012

Full MOT history

21 tests since 29 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,208 miles (+1,961)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    90,208 miles
    Test number
    118979288519
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension components corroded
  2. Pass88,247 miles (+2,652)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    88,247 miles
    Test number
    114495070436
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass85,595 miles (+6,226)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    85,595 miles
    Test number
    132716373186
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass79,369 miles (+1,060)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    79,369 miles
    Test number
    512174922874

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass78,309 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    78,309 miles
    Test number
    427456958754

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail78,309 miles (+4,355)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,309 miles
    Test number
    843956672240
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  7. Pass73,954 miles (+4,611)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    73,954 miles
    Test number
    719071981542

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass69,343 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    69,343 miles
    Test number
    311531380216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail69,343 miles (+4,887)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,343 miles
    Test number
    559680834587
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
  10. Pass64,456 miles (+4,236)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    64,456 miles
    Test number
    448483193020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass60,220 miles (-29,623)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    60,220 miles
    Test number
    338729864233
    • NoteOil leak
  12. Pass89,843 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    89,843 miles
    Test number
    786347673212
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  13. Fail89,843 miles (+7,812)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,843 miles
    Test number
    399607973236
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  14. Pass82,031 miles (+8,218)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    82,031 miles
    Test number
    275732972200
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  15. Pass73,813 miles (+7,399)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    73,813 miles
    Test number
    386051671409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass66,414 miles (+7,762)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    66,414 miles
    Test number
    882411570220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass58,652 miles (+8,243)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    58,652 miles
    Test number
    571161779251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass50,409 miles (+10,342)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    50,409 miles
    Test number
    830393368210
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
  19. Pass40,067 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    40,067 miles
    Test number
    524659047220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail40,067 miles (+10,406)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,067 miles
    Test number
    830638347240
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
  21. Pass29,661 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    29,661 miles
    Test number
    852122076270
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LD53 LMY

Does LD53 LMY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD53 LMY expired on 17 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD53 LMY?
The MOT on LD53 LMY expired on 17 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD53 LMY done?
LD53 LMY was recorded at 90,208 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2021, an average of 3,978 miles a year.
Has LD53 LMY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 LMY has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Sept 2018.
Has the mileage on LD53 LMY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 26 Sept 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LD53 LMY find?
LD53 LMY passed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2021 with 2 advisories: rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; rear suspension components corroded.

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