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Mercedes-Benz C

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,796 cc

LD53 VDKMOT history

LD53 VDK is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 30 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 11 May 2026 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 93,169 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 May 2025.

LD53 VDK black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 11 May 2026
Mileage
93,169 mi
At MOT on 12 May 2025
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,943 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 VDK
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 11 May 2026
Latest MOT test
12 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 VDK was last recorded at 93,169 miles on 12 May 2025, 166 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,003 miles · 2 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
166 miles
Average per year
3,943 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 93,169 miles
  • 2024 – 93,003 miles
  • 2023 – 84,625 miles
  • 2022 – 80,402 miles
  • 2021 – 75,174 miles
  • 2020 – 72,862 miles
  • 2019 – 70,523 miles
  • 2018 – 66,648 miles
  • 2017 – 63,653 miles
  • 2016 – 59,589 miles
  • 2015 – 55,953 miles
  • 2014 – 52,377 miles
  • 2013 – 48,821 miles
  • 2012 – 46,056 miles
  • 2011 – 43,977 miles
  • 2010 – 39,988 miles
  • 2008 – 33,622 miles
  • 2006 – 20,586 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,169 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

27 tests since 14 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,169 miles (+166)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2026
    Odometer
    93,169 miles
    Test number
    144022735202
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass93,003 miles (+8,378)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    93,003 miles
    Test number
    627025219695
    • MinorSide repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light BOTH (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass84,625 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    84,625 miles
    Test number
    558574570037
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail84,625 miles (+4,223)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,625 miles
    Test number
    428040887872
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt trailing arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass80,402 miles (+5,228)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    80,402 miles
    Test number
    175783167791
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear discs worn

  6. Pass75,174 miles (+2,312)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    75,174 miles
    Test number
    222633373050
    • MinorNearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  7. Pass72,862 miles (+2,339)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    72,862 miles
    Test number
    428090904084
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i)) Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass70,523 miles (+3,875)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    70,523 miles
    Test number
    771747525546
    • MinorNearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

  9. Pass66,648 miles (+2,995)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    66,648 miles
    Test number
    149244561721
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  10. Pass63,653 miles (+4,064)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    63,653 miles
    Test number
    396104114346
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit 2 x rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass59,589 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    59,589 miles
    Test number
    714463690451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail59,589 miles (+3,636)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,589 miles
    Test number
    285357133821
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  13. Pass55,953 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    55,953 miles
    Test number
    449762425094
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Fail55,953 miles (+3,576)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,953 miles
    Test number
    208142125056
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass52,377 miles (+20)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    52,377 miles
    Test number
    218430114048
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

  16. Fail52,357 miles (+3,536)1 failure1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,357 miles
    Test number
    725978304023
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

  17. Pass48,821 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    48,821 miles
    Test number
    238558203022
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Fail48,821 miles (+2,765)1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,821 miles
    Test number
    948778403073
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass46,056 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    46,056 miles
    Test number
    577967322039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail46,051 miles (+2,074)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,051 miles
    Test number
    325086922061
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass43,977 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    43,977 miles
    Test number
    326552011012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail43,977 miles (+3,989)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,977 miles
    Test number
    879592511009
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  23. Fail39,988 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,988 miles
    Test number
    153316820049
    • Repaired at testCentre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteLittle reserve travel on park brake pedal

  24. Pass39,988 miles (+6,366)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    39,988 miles
    Test number
    553416920096
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteLittle reserve travel on park brake pedal

  25. Pass33,622 miles (+4,436)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    33,622 miles
    Test number
    433447158450
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass29,186 miles (+8,600)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    29,186 miles
    Test number
    230194908099
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  27. Pass20,586 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    20,586 miles
    Test number
    870408746398
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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 VDK

Does LD53 VDK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD53 VDK expired on 11 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD53 VDK?
The MOT on LD53 VDK expired on 11 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD53 VDK done?
LD53 VDK was recorded at 93,169 miles at its MOT on 12 May 2025, an average of 3,943 miles a year.
Has LD53 VDK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 VDK has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on LD53 VDK 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 VDK find?
LD53 VDK passed its latest MOT on 12 May 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play.

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