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Black · Diesel · 2003 · 2,148 cc

LD53 VDJMOT history

LD53 VDJ is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 30 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 14 Dec 2022 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 184,370 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Dec 2021.

LD53 VDJ black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 14 Dec 2022
Mileage
184,370 mi
At MOT on 15 Dec 2021
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
9,408 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 VDJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
15 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 VDJ was last recorded at 184,370 miles on 15 Dec 2021, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
184,359 miles · 14 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
11 miles
Average per year
9,408 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 184,370 miles
  • 2020 – 182,095 miles
  • 2019 – 176,644 miles
  • 2018 – 166,925 miles
  • 2017 – 166,645 miles
  • 2016 – 163,397 miles
  • 2015 – 159,524 miles
  • 2014 – 149,699 miles
  • 2013 – 124,912 miles
  • 2012 – 116,044 miles
  • 2011 – 97,842 miles
  • 2010 – 76,011 miles
  • 2009 – 60,375 miles
  • 2007 – 51,444 miles
  • 2006 – 42,116 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass184,370 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

24 tests since 1 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass184,370 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    184,370 miles
    Test number
    713608263800
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  2. Fail184,359 miles (+2,264)3 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,359 miles
    Test number
    588624926260
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged tread damaged and delaminating (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour substitute lamp in use (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  3. Pass182,095 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    182,095 miles
    Test number
    535604184127
    • 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))

  4. Fail182,093 miles (+5,449)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,093 miles
    Test number
    822546706912
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (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))

  5. Pass176,644 miles (+2)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    176,644 miles
    Test number
    779323579189
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail176,642 miles (+9,717)1 dangerous4 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,642 miles
    Test number
    391265097033
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryCoil light on dash.
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn on inner edge.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass166,925 miles (+280)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    166,925 miles
    Test number
    410085024923
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  8. Pass166,645 miles (+3,248)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    166,645 miles
    Test number
    589761310198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass163,397 miles (+3,873)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    163,397 miles
    Test number
    736179651016
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre slight outer wall damage

  10. Pass159,524 miles (+9,825)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    159,524 miles
    Test number
    209485439000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass149,699 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    149,699 miles
    Test number
    429376444270
    • NoteFront wipers slightly smeering screen

  12. Fail149,699 miles (+24,787)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,699 miles
    Test number
    668686544234
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFront wipers slightly smeering screen

  13. Pass124,912 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    124,912 miles
    Test number
    415519223239
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Fail124,912 miles (+8,868)4 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,912 miles
    Test number
    306075723441
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass116,044 miles (+9)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    116,044 miles
    Test number
    396738102384
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail116,035 miles (+18,193)8 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,035 miles
    Test number
    206315002357
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureRear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass97,842 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    97,842 miles
    Test number
    168078891239
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Fail97,838 miles (+21,827)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,838 miles
    Test number
    678907791202
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOuter Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass76,011 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    76,011 miles
    Test number
    774250160163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail76,009 miles (+15,634)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,009 miles
    Test number
    294059150108
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass60,375 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    60,375 miles
    Test number
    591930569175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail60,375 miles (+8,931)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,375 miles
    Test number
    590979359165
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  23. Pass51,444 miles (+9,328)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    51,444 miles
    Test number
    564386307310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass42,116 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    42,116 miles
    Test number
    572805906341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD53 VDJ

Does LD53 VDJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD53 VDJ expired on 14 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD53 VDJ?
The MOT on LD53 VDJ expired on 14 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD53 VDJ done?
LD53 VDJ was recorded at 184,370 miles at its MOT on 15 Dec 2021, an average of 9,408 miles a year.
Has LD53 VDJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 VDJ has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on LD53 VDJ 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 VDJ find?
LD53 VDJ passed its latest MOT on 15 Dec 2021 with 1 advisory: nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

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