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Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 2,148 cc

LD53 VDLMOT history

LD53 VDL is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 17 Oct 2003. Its MOT is valid until 30 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 38,927 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Sept 2026.

LD53 VDL silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Sept 2027
Mileage
38,927 mi
At MOT on 7 Sept 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,532 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 VDL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
17 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 VDL was last recorded at 38,927 miles on 7 Sept 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
38,927 miles · 4 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
1,532 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 38,927 miles
  • 2025 – 38,646 miles
  • 2024 – 37,996 miles
  • 2023 – 37,450 miles
  • 2022 – 36,709 miles
  • 2021 – 36,010 miles
  • 2020 – 35,363 miles
  • 2019 – 34,631 miles
  • 2018 – 33,279 miles
  • 2017 – 31,717 miles
  • 2016 – 29,365 miles
  • 2015 – 26,415 miles
  • 2014 – 22,794 miles
  • 2013 – 18,441 miles
  • 2012 – 14,737 miles
  • 2011 – 12,819 miles
  • 2010 – 11,726 miles
  • 2009 – 10,732 miles
  • 2007 – 9,320 miles
  • 2006 – 8,443 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass38,927 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre starting to perishRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak (undertray obstructing viewRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisorySlight wiper smearRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryVarious brake pipes becoming corroded various trims obstructing full viewRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryVarious suspension components' corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Exhaust becoming corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • N/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • N/s/r tyre worn to 3mm and perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Slight oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • O/s mirror becoming deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass38,927 miles2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    38,927 miles
    Test number
    519236221205
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre starting to perish
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak (undertray obstructing view
    • AdvisorySlight wiper smear
    • AdvisoryVarious brake pipes becoming corroded various trims obstructing full view
    • AdvisoryVarious suspension components' corroded

  2. Fail38,927 miles (+281)2 major3 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,927 miles
    Test number
    759746767794
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre starting to perish
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads appear to becoming worn
    • AdvisoryOil leak (undertray obstructing view
    • AdvisorySlight wiper smear
    • AdvisoryVarious brake pipes becoming corroded various trims obstructing full view
    • AdvisoryVarious suspension components' corroded

  3. Pass38,646 miles (+650)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    38,646 miles
    Test number
    739616740760
    • AdvisoryEML on
    • AdvisoryExhaust becoming corroded
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre worn on outer edge
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre worn to 3mm and perishing
    • AdvisoryO/s mirror glass deteriorated
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre pressure low
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak
    • AdvisoryVarious suspension components corroded

  4. Pass37,996 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    37,996 miles
    Test number
    871339266368
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisoryExhaust becoming corroded
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre worn on outer edge
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre worn to 3mm and perishing
    • AdvisoryO/s door mirror glass in poor condition
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak
    • AdvisoryVarious suspension componants corroded

  5. Fail37,996 miles (+546)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,996 miles
    Test number
    552268907268
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisoryExhaust becoming corroded
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre worn on outer edge
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre worn to 3mm and perishing
    • AdvisoryO/s door mirror glass in poor condition
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak
    • AdvisoryVarious suspension componants corroded

  6. Pass37,450 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    37,450 miles
    Test number
    575708003076
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre becoming worn on outer edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre starting to perish
    • AdvisoryOffside slight wiper smear
    • AdvisoryRear anti roll bar becoming badly corroded
    • AdvisoryRear coil springs badly corroded
    • AdvisoryRear various suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryVarious oil leaks but undertray obstructing view

  7. Fail37,466 miles (+757)1 dangerous1 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,466 miles
    Test number
    946124432182
    • DangerousExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre becoming worn on outer edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre starting to perish
    • AdvisoryOffside slight wiper smear
    • AdvisoryRear anti roll bar becoming badly corroded
    • AdvisoryRear coil springs badly corroded
    • AdvisoryRear various suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryVarious oil leaks but undertray obstructing view

  8. Pass36,709 miles (+699)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    36,709 miles
    Test number
    676730686977
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre starting to perish
    • AdvisoryO/s mirror becoming deteriorated
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre has been run flat and starting to perish
    • AdvisorySmell of fuel but no leaks seen
    • AdvisoryVarious rear suspension componants corroded

  9. Pass36,010 miles (+647)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    36,010 miles
    Test number
    225607471684
    • AdvisoryOffside Front mirror glass deteriorated but not obstructing drivers view
    • AdvisoryRear coil springs corroded

  10. Pass35,363 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    35,363 miles
    Test number
    705305354732
    • AdvisoryO/s mirror glass becoming deteriorated
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre has been run flat

  11. Fail35,363 miles (+732)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,363 miles
    Test number
    467991939504
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryO/s mirror glass becoming deteriorated
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre has been run flat

  12. Pass34,631 miles (+1,352)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    34,631 miles
    Test number
    592381712040
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower slight play in suspension arm ball joint
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer side wall of tyre worn
    • AdvisoryRear coil springs corroded

  13. Pass33,279 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    33,279 miles
    Test number
    789165847425
    • AdvisoryBoth rear springs corroded
    • AdvisoryO/s mirror becoming deteriorated
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre has been run flat

  14. Fail33,279 miles (+1,562)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,279 miles
    Test number
    313679515514
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear springs corroded
    • AdvisoryO/s mirror becoming deteriorated
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre has been run flat

  15. Pass31,717 miles (+2,352)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    31,717 miles
    Test number
    276084126400
    • AdvisoryBoth rear springs becoming corroded
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre appears to have been run flat
    • AdvisorySlight damage to o/s/f lower suspension ball joint dust cover

  16. Pass29,365 miles (+2,950)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    29,365 miles
    Test number
    246144718643
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake wear indicator lamp on
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre appears to have been driven flat
    • AdvisorySlight smell of fuel around engine bay no obvious leaks

  17. Pass26,415 miles (+3,621)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    26,415 miles
    Test number
    553048127366
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre appears to have been run flat

  18. Pass22,794 miles (+4,353)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    22,794 miles
    Test number
    706609064299
    • NoteBoth front lower suspension arm bushes becoming deteriorated
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit on outer edge (2mm)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre becoming worn (3mm)

  19. Pass18,441 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    18,441 miles
    Test number
    199912463217
    • NoteBoth front lower front suspension arm inner bushes starting to become deteriorated
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on outer edge (3mm)

  20. Fail18,441 miles (+3,704)1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,441 miles
    Test number
    635082663209
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteBoth front lower front suspension arm inner bushes starting to become deteriorated
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on outer edge (3mm)

  21. Pass14,737 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    14,737 miles
    Test number
    306908342278
    • NoteVarious suspention bushes becoming deteriorated

  22. Fail14,737 miles (+1,918)3 dangerous1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,737 miles
    Test number
    455968942224
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteVarious suspention bushes becoming deteriorated

  23. Pass12,819 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    12,819 miles
    Test number
    368485241218
    • NoteNearside rear tyre cracked/perished and worn close to legal limit
    • NoteOffside front tyre becoming badly cracked/perished
    • NoteOffside rear tyre badly cracked/perished and becoming low

  24. Fail12,819 miles (+1,093)1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,819 miles
    Test number
    377655541258
    • Repaired at testExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre cracked/perished and worn close to legal limit
    • NoteOffside front tyre becoming badly cracked/perished
    • NoteOffside rear tyre badly cracked/perished and becoming low

  25. Pass11,726 miles (+994)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    11,726 miles
    Test number
    833641270260
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteBoth rear tyres becoming worn and badly perished
    • NoteO/s/f tyre badly perishing

  26. Pass10,732 miles (+1,412)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    10,732 miles
    Test number
    320534879409
    • Note"rear fog back up lamp" warning message illuminated on dash
    • NoteBoth rear tyres becomming badly cracked/perished and low (195/65/15)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre becomming badly cracked/perished (195/65/15)

  27. Pass9,320 miles (+877)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    9,320 miles
    Test number
    881111087249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass8,443 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    8,443 miles
    Test number
    814206286272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass8,384 km2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    8,384 km
    Test number
    542010076261
    • NotePlastic belly pans fitted throughout
    • NotePlastic outer sill covers fitted

Questions about LD53 VDL

Does LD53 VDL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD53 VDL is valid until 30 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD53 VDL?
The MOT on LD53 VDL is valid until 30 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD53 VDL done?
LD53 VDL was recorded at 38,927 miles at its MOT on 7 Sept 2026, an average of 1,532 miles a year.
Has LD53 VDL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 VDL has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LD53 VDL 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 VDL find?
LD53 VDL passed its latest MOT on 7 Sept 2026 with 2 minor defects and 8 advisories: offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear; offside obligatory mirror slightly damaged; exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users, and 7 more.

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