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Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,796 cc

LD53 OBJMOT history

LD53 OBJ is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 17 Dec 2003. Its MOT expired on 1 Feb 2025 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 186,229 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Feb 2024.

LD53 OBJ silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz C-Class, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 1 Feb 2025
Mileage
186,229 mi
At MOT on 2 Feb 2024
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,595 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 OBJ
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
17 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
2 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 OBJ was last recorded at 186,229 miles on 2 Feb 2024, 14,266 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
171,963 miles · 1 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
14,266 miles
Average per year
9,595 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 186,229 miles
  • 2023 – 171,963 miles
  • 2022 – 159,011 miles
  • 2020 – 148,277 miles
  • 2019 – 140,992 miles
  • 2018 – 130,964 miles
  • 2017 – 126,912 miles
  • 2016 – 115,408 miles
  • 2015 – 102,705 miles
  • 2014 – 92,799 miles
  • 2013 – 74,949 miles
  • 2012 – 66,544 miles
  • 2011 – 58,035 miles
  • 2010 – 51,049 miles
  • 2009 – 45,440 miles
  • 2008 – 38,536 miles
  • 2007 – 28,725 miles
  • 2006 – 21,651 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass186,229 miles
  • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror glass auto dimming layer defective, not adversely affecting view to rear (3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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.

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Central exhaust mount deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 8 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass186,229 miles (+14,266)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    186,229 miles
    Test number
    389113174207
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror glass auto dimming layer defective, not adversely affecting view to rear (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass171,963 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    171,963 miles
    Test number
    452278040279
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail171,963 miles (+12,952)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,963 miles
    Test number
    860951251133
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass159,011 miles (+56)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    159,011 miles
    Test number
    494188874443
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front number plate delaminating (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail158,955 miles (+10,678)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,955 miles
    Test number
    930398364571
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe corroded over fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe corroded over fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front number plate delaminating (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass148,277 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    148,277 miles
    Test number
    128810512538
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear on limit (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear on limit (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail148,277 miles (+7,285)1 dangerous7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,277 miles
    Test number
    667282323360
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear on limit (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear on limit (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass140,992 miles (+10,028)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    140,992 miles
    Test number
    245200398474
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear bake pipe corroded near fuel tank area (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn badly on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear bake pipe corroded near fuel tank area (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) slight movement in both steering rack joints, offside joint more so

  9. Pass130,964 miles (+4,052)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    130,964 miles
    Test number
    869050043816
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass126,912 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    126,912 miles
    Test number
    910408160179
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust mount deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Fail126,912 miles (+11,504)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,912 miles
    Test number
    880561635172
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust mount deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass115,408 miles (+12,703)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    115,408 miles
    Test number
    608250799105
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust mount deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass102,705 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    102,705 miles
    Test number
    403753499349
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail102,705 miles (+9,906)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,705 miles
    Test number
    226772610201
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer edge worn (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass92,799 miles (+17,850)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    92,799 miles
    Test number
    487857454428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass74,949 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    74,949 miles
    Test number
    915214453312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail74,935 miles (+8,391)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,935 miles
    Test number
    587344943344
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  18. Pass66,544 miles (+8,509)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    66,544 miles
    Test number
    967174732372
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • NoteOffside front tyre low tread on inner edge

  19. Pass58,035 miles (+6,986)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    58,035 miles
    Test number
    616243831349
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass51,049 miles (+5,609)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    51,049 miles
    Test number
    311301940332
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNearside front rim slight damage
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing on edge and cut on sidewall
    • NoteOffside front seatbelt slight fluffing
    • NoteOffside rear indicator starting to fade

  21. Pass45,440 miles (+6,904)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    45,440 miles
    Test number
    971702849333
    • NoteBoth registration plates
    • NoteNearside headlight pattern
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing low inner edge
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wearing low in centre
    • NotePetrol cap stiff in operation

  22. Pass38,536 miles (+9,811)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    38,536 miles
    Test number
    420273138378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass28,725 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    28,725 miles
    Test number
    914729537393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail28,723 miles (+7,072)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,723 miles
    Test number
    401079137387
    • FailureTyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass21,651 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    21,651 miles
    Test number
    461052946487
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about LD53 OBJ

Does LD53 OBJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD53 OBJ expired on 1 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD53 OBJ?
The MOT on LD53 OBJ expired on 1 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD53 OBJ done?
LD53 OBJ was recorded at 186,229 miles at its MOT on 2 Feb 2024, an average of 9,595 miles a year.
Has LD53 OBJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 OBJ has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on LD53 OBJ 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 OBJ find?
LD53 OBJ passed its latest MOT on 2 Feb 2024 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror glass auto dimming layer defective, not adversely affecting view to rear; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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