Mercedes-Benz C
Orange · Petrol · 2003 · 1,796 cc
LE53 GXTMOT history
LE53 GXT is an orange petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 29 Oct 2003. Its MOT expired on 8 Jan 2025 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 129,808 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jan 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 8 Jan 2025
- Mileage
- 129,808 mi
- At MOT on 9 Jan 2024
- MOT tests
- 20
- 15 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 7,025 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LE53 GXT
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- C
- Colour
- Orange
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,796 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 29 Oct 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 8 Jan 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Jan 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LE53 GXT was last recorded at 129,808 miles on 9 Jan 2024, 6,354 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jan 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 123,454 miles · 7 Jan 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 6,354 miles
- Average per year
- 7,025 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 129,808 miles
- 2023 – 123,454 miles
- 2021 – 122,579 miles
- 2019 – 101,961 miles
- 2018 – 98,743 miles
- 2017 – 75,815 miles
- 2015 – 54,329 miles
- 2014 – 29,517 miles
- 2013 – 19,380 miles
- 2012 – 17,880 miles
- 2011 – 16,349 miles
- 2010 – 15,256 miles
- 2009 – 13,571 miles
- 2008 – 12,150 miles
- 2007 – 10,624 miles
- 2006 – 8,888 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass129,808 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective
Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective
Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013
Full MOT history
20 tests since 23 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass129,808 miles (+6,354)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 129,808 miles
- Test number
- 470921192313
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass123,454 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 123,454 miles
- Test number
- 955866323382
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Fail123,454 miles (+875)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,454 miles
- Test number
- 291036898604
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Fail122,579 miles (+20,618)1 dangerous7 major4 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,579 miles
- Test number
- 926001412977
- DangerousAir filter induction pipe severely insecure could cause damage
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16W (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Caused by worn wipers (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16W (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Borderline (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass101,961 miles2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 101,961 miles
- Test number
- 208753421862
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail101,961 miles (+3,218)1 repaired2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,961 miles
- Test number
- 854584377519
- Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass98,743 miles (+22,928)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 98,743 miles
- Test number
- 944029551371
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryEml staying on
Pass75,815 miles (+21,486)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 75,815 miles
- Test number
- 642198034982
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,329 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 54,329 miles
- Test number
- 708471985126
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail54,326 miles (+24,809)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,326 miles
- Test number
- 818299132672
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Pass29,517 miles (+10,137)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 29,517 miles
- Test number
- 609211624344
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,380 miles (+1,500)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 19,380 miles
- Test number
- 206898293238
- AdvisoryFront registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass17,880 miles (+1,531)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 17,880 miles
- Test number
- 357069792260
- AdvisoryFront registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass16,349 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 16,349 miles
- Test number
- 365540501337
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail16,349 miles (+1,093)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 16,349 miles
- Test number
- 249368791229
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass15,256 miles (+1,685)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 15,256 miles
- Test number
- 381609990285
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass13,571 miles (+1,421)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 13,571 miles
- Test number
- 250096789253
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass12,150 miles (+1,526)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 12,150 miles
- Test number
- 544378788251
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass10,624 miles (+1,736)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 10,624 miles
- Test number
- 442592197285
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass8,888 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 8,888 miles
- Test number
- 622376796233
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LE53 GXT
- Does LE53 GXT currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LE53 GXT expired on 8 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LE53 GXT?
- The MOT on LE53 GXT expired on 8 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LE53 GXT done?
- LE53 GXT was recorded at 129,808 miles at its MOT on 9 Jan 2024, an average of 7,025 miles a year.
- Has LE53 GXT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LE53 GXT has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jan 2023.
- Has the mileage on LE53 GXT 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 LE53 GXT find?
- LE53 GXT passed its latest MOT on 9 Jan 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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