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Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 2,148 cc

LE53 HRRMOT history

LE53 HRR is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 31 Dec 2003. Its MOT is valid until 10 Jul 2027 and it has passed 10 of 16 MOT tests, with 273,596 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jul 2026.

LE53 HRR silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Jul 2027
Mileage
273,596 km
At MOT on 11 Jul 2026
MOT tests
16
10 passed · 6 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE53 HRR
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
31 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE53 HRR was last recorded at 273,596 km on 11 Jul 2026, 1,916 km more than at the previous MOT on 2 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
271,680 km · 2 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,916 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 273,596 km
  • 2025 – 271,680 km
  • 2017 – 322,421 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass273,596 km
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018

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.

  • Fuel pipes corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Undertrays fitted preventing full inspection of underside components

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Fuel Pipe/s corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

16 tests since 12 Jun 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass273,596 km (+1,916)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    273,596 km
    Test number
    890497321214
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass271,680 km
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    271,680 km
    Test number
    618216501556

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass266,101 miles (+8,074)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    266,101 miles
    Test number
    667916701388
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded
  4. Pass258,027 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    258,027 miles
    Test number
    707781400002
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted preventing full inspection of underside components
  5. Fail258,027 miles (+11,268)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    258,027 miles
    Test number
    800698636062
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted preventing full inspection of underside components
  6. Pass246,759 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    246,759 miles
    Test number
    509460084358
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted preventing full inspection of underside components
  7. Fail246,759 miles (+7,076)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    246,759 miles
    Test number
    577542294593
    • MajorCentral Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted preventing full inspection of underside components
  8. Pass239,683 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    239,683 miles
    Test number
    531371121297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail239,683 miles (+4,731)1 dangerous4 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    239,683 miles
    Test number
    199965195714
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass234,952 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    234,952 miles
    Test number
    918304927708
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner steering rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  11. Fail234,952 miles (+8,068)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    234,952 miles
    Test number
    717170837579
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner steering rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  12. Pass226,884 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    226,884 miles
    Test number
    583154636067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail226,884 miles (+9,371)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    226,884 miles
    Test number
    189116028457
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  14. Pass217,513 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    217,513 miles
    Test number
    493120795718
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  15. Fail217,513 miles5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    217,513 miles
    Test number
    572675425423
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded both front tyo rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right left hand drive lamp (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right left hand drive lamp (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  16. Pass322,421 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    322,421 km
    Test number
    465371918701
    • AdvisoryEngine, sill, under body and inner wheel arch covers fitted

Questions about LE53 HRR

Does LE53 HRR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE53 HRR is valid until 10 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LE53 HRR?
The MOT on LE53 HRR is valid until 10 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LE53 HRR done?
LE53 HRR was recorded at 273,596 km at its MOT on 11 Jul 2026.
Has LE53 HRR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE53 HRR has failed 6 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 22 May 2023.
Has the mileage on LE53 HRR 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 HRR find?
LE53 HRR passed its latest MOT on 11 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; oil leak, but not excessive.

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