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Mercedes-Benz C

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,796 cc

LD53 WPXMOT history

LD53 WPX is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 14 Nov 2003. Its MOT expired on 16 Nov 2024 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 100,721 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Nov 2023.

LD53 WPX blue Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 16 Nov 2024
Mileage
100,721 mi
At MOT on 17 Nov 2023
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,086 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 WPX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
14 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
17 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 WPX was last recorded at 100,721 miles on 17 Nov 2023, 83 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Apr 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,638 miles · 26 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
83 miles
Average per year
5,086 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 100,721 miles
  • 2022 – 93,867 miles
  • 2021 – 88,754 miles
  • 2020 – 84,500 miles
  • 2019 – 83,219 miles
  • 2017 – 77,461 miles
  • 2016 – 72,314 miles
  • 2015 – 70,412 miles
  • 2014 – 67,952 miles
  • 2013 – 63,206 miles
  • 2012 – 56,951 miles
  • 2011 – 49,787 miles
  • 2010 – 43,295 miles
  • 2009 – 34,251 miles
  • 2008 – 25,503 miles
  • 2007 – 17,344 miles
  • 2006 – 12,672 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,721 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryService brake efficiency only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

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 the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 26 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,721 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    100,721 miles
    Test number
    159168272050
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryService brake efficiency only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

  2. Fail100,721 miles (+83)3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,721 miles
    Test number
    579653465547
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryService brake efficiency only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

  3. Fail100,638 miles (+6,771)1 dangerous2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,638 miles
    Test number
    147551411090
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass93,867 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    93,867 miles
    Test number
    528369141797
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail93,867 miles (+5,113)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,867 miles
    Test number
    788745772430
    • Repaired at testBrake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • Repaired at testExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass88,754 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    88,754 miles
    Test number
    558473739111
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail88,754 miles (+4,254)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,754 miles
    Test number
    618927003695
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass84,500 miles (+1,281)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    84,500 miles
    Test number
    856672406013
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass83,219 miles (+5,758)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    83,219 miles
    Test number
    460370177793

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass77,461 miles (+5,147)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    77,461 miles
    Test number
    441545913268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass72,314 miles (+1,902)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    72,314 miles
    Test number
    456635313569

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass70,412 miles (+2,460)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    70,412 miles
    Test number
    301181817787

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass67,952 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    67,952 miles
    Test number
    188666384295
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail67,952 miles (+4,746)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,952 miles
    Test number
    139823684233
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass63,206 miles (+6,255)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    63,206 miles
    Test number
    659194303367
    • NoteO/S/F TYRE NEAR LEGAL LIMIT
    • NoteO/S/R TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

  16. Pass56,951 miles (+3)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    56,951 miles
    Test number
    138036702356
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • Note1x exhaust mtg broken (not insecure)

  17. Fail56,948 miles (+7,161)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,948 miles
    Test number
    708433402308
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • Note1x exhaust mtg broken (not insecure)

  18. Pass49,787 miles (+6,492)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    49,787 miles
    Test number
    587030501315
    • NoteExhaust system corroded
    • NoteO/side front tyre worn on inner edge

  19. Pass43,295 miles (+9,044)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    43,295 miles
    Test number
    310210020382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass34,251 miles (+8,748)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    34,251 miles
    Test number
    662812209307
    • 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)

  21. Pass25,503 miles (+8,159)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    25,503 miles
    Test number
    330251938385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass17,344 miles (+1,027)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    17,344 miles
    Test number
    350280437325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass16,317 miles (+3,645)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    16,317 miles
    Test number
    304436207203
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perished/cracked
    • NoteOffside front tyre perished/cracked on inner side wall
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perished/cracked on inner side wall

  24. Pass12,672 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    12,672 miles
    Test number
    160807406219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD53 WPX

Does LD53 WPX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD53 WPX expired on 16 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD53 WPX?
The MOT on LD53 WPX expired on 16 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD53 WPX done?
LD53 WPX was recorded at 100,721 miles at its MOT on 17 Nov 2023, an average of 5,086 miles a year.
Has LD53 WPX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 WPX has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LD53 WPX 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 WPX find?
LD53 WPX passed its latest MOT on 17 Nov 2023 with 7 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 4 more.

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