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Red · Diesel · 2003 · 2,685 cc

LD53 WOVMOT history

LD53 WOV is a red diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 4 Dec 2003. Its MOT is valid until 18 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 124,462 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Nov 2025.

LD53 WOV red Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Nov 2026
Mileage
124,462 mi
At MOT on 17 Nov 2025
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,109 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 WOV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
4 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 WOV was last recorded at 124,462 miles on 17 Nov 2025, 1,170 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,292 miles · 19 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,170 miles
Average per year
5,109 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 124,462 miles
  • 2024 – 123,292 miles
  • 2023 – 120,778 miles
  • 2022 – 119,411 miles
  • 2021 – 116,282 miles
  • 2020 – 114,420 miles
  • 2019 – 113,269 miles
  • 2016 – 90,756 miles
  • 2015 – 87,827 miles
  • 2014 – 85,949 miles
  • 2013 – 71,845 miles
  • 2012 – 60,971 miles
  • 2011 – 56,330 miles
  • 2010 – 50,385 miles
  • 2009 – 44,810 miles
  • 2007 – 36,875 miles
  • 2006 – 27,486 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,462 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • 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))
  • AdvisoryUndertray Fitted

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.

  • Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass124,462 miles (+1,170)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    124,462 miles
    Test number
    495829030486
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryUndertray Fitted

  2. Pass123,292 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    123,292 miles
    Test number
    943271784995
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (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))

  3. Fail123,291 miles (+2,513)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,291 miles
    Test number
    768333215619
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (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))

  4. Pass120,778 miles (+1,367)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    120,778 miles
    Test number
    950478271212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass119,411 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    119,411 miles
    Test number
    286165937560
    • MinorNearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D- bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle under body (rear) & rear suspension components surface rust

  6. Fail119,411 miles (+3,129)1 repaired2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,411 miles
    Test number
    906201034124
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D- bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle under body (rear) & rear suspension components surface rust

  7. Pass116,282 miles (+1,862)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    116,282 miles
    Test number
    954160339194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass114,420 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    114,420 miles
    Test number
    108074080040
    • AdvisoryCoating of oil around osf control arm inner joint
    • AdvisoryFull underbody covers fitted
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components very corroded
    • AdvisoryVehicle fitted with 4 winter tyres
    • AdvisoryVehicle fitted with tow bar(7 pin)

  9. Fail114,420 miles (+1,151)3 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,420 miles
    Test number
    793280166510
    • Repaired at testCentral Front Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction object hanging from rear view mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testCentral Front Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction object stuck on windscreen (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoating of oil around osf control arm inner joint
    • AdvisoryFull underbody covers fitted
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components very corroded
    • AdvisoryVehicle fitted with 4 winter tyres
    • AdvisoryVehicle fitted with tow bar(7 pin)

  10. Pass113,269 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    113,269 miles
    Test number
    742002851988

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail113,269 miles (+22,513)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,269 miles
    Test number
    639852678503
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  12. Pass90,756 miles (+2,929)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    90,756 miles
    Test number
    626627041705
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  13. Pass87,827 miles (+1,878)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    87,827 miles
    Test number
    468544185027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass85,949 miles (+34)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    85,949 miles
    Test number
    577281934299
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth sides front windscreen wiper blades smearing screen
    • NoteFront footbrake has uneven application

  15. Fail85,915 miles1 failure2 repaired5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,915 miles
    Test number
    106160334206
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth sides front windscreen wiper blades smearing screen
    • NoteFront footbrake has uneven application

  16. Pass129,551 km2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    129,551 km
    Test number
    465197043230
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass71,845 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    71,845 miles
    Test number
    296454603054
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Fail71,845 miles (+10,874)1 failure3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,845 miles
    Test number
    186154903407
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth front brake discs worn

  19. Pass60,971 miles (+4,641)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    60,971 miles
    Test number
    269557822015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass56,330 miles (+5,945)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    56,330 miles
    Test number
    239543051053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass50,385 miles (+5,575)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    50,385 miles
    Test number
    543908740099
    • NoteOil leak(near turbo charger)???
    • NoteScrew in nearside rear tyre

  22. Pass44,810 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    44,810 miles
    Test number
    293329949017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail44,810 miles (+7,935)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,810 miles
    Test number
    491799749001
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testBrake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

  24. Pass36,875 miles (+9,389)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    36,875 miles
    Test number
    972488937335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass27,486 miles6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    27,486 miles
    Test number
    121298626379
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOIL LEAK FROM O/S OF ENGINE -COVERS HIDING AREA OF LEAK

Questions about LD53 WOV

Does LD53 WOV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD53 WOV is valid until 18 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LD53 WOV?
The MOT on LD53 WOV is valid until 18 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD53 WOV done?
LD53 WOV was recorded at 124,462 miles at its MOT on 17 Nov 2025, an average of 5,109 miles a year.
Has LD53 WOV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 WOV has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LD53 WOV 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 WOV find?
LD53 WOV passed its latest MOT on 17 Nov 2025 with 9 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 6 more.

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