
Mercedes-Benz C
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension components corroded
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.
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
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))
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))
Pass79,369 miles (+1,060)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 79,369 miles
- Test number
- 512174922874
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,309 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 78,309 miles
- Test number
- 427456958754
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
Pass73,954 miles (+4,611)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 73,954 miles
- Test number
- 719071981542
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,343 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 69,343 miles
- Test number
- 311531380216
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass64,456 miles (+4,236)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 64,456 miles
- Test number
- 448483193020
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,220 miles (-29,623)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 60,220 miles
- Test number
- 338729864233
- NoteOil leak
Pass89,843 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 89,843 miles
- Test number
- 786347673212
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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
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
Pass73,813 miles (+7,399)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 73,813 miles
- Test number
- 386051671409
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,414 miles (+7,762)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 66,414 miles
- Test number
- 882411570220
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,652 miles (+8,243)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 58,652 miles
- Test number
- 571161779251
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
Pass40,067 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 40,067 miles
- Test number
- 524659047220
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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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