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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,796 cc

LL53 EAJMOT history

LL53 EAJ is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 30 Jan 2004. Its MOT expired on 24 Nov 2023 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 93,805 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Nov 2022.

LL53 EAJ silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 24 Nov 2023
Mileage
93,805 mi
At MOT on 25 Nov 2022
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,069 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL53 EAJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
30 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
25 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL53 EAJ was last recorded at 93,805 miles on 25 Nov 2022, 62 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,743 miles · 29 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
62 miles
Average per year
5,069 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 93,805 miles
  • 2021 – 85,866 miles
  • 2020 – 80,572 miles
  • 2019 – 72,202 miles
  • 2018 – 64,703 miles
  • 2017 – 56,865 miles
  • 2016 – 54,321 miles
  • 2015 – 51,418 miles
  • 2014 – 47,583 miles
  • 2013 – 43,537 miles
  • 2012 – 39,388 miles
  • 2011 – 34,750 miles
  • 2009 – 30,170 miles
  • 2008 – 18,989 miles
  • 2007 – 13,415 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,805 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Shocker worn.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Shocker worn.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault

    Failure2 MOTs, 2017–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Under trays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 16 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,805 miles (+62)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    93,805 miles
    Test number
    217662195698
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail93,743 miles (+7,877)2 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,743 miles
    Test number
    692629811882
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass85,866 miles (+5,294)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    85,866 miles
    Test number
    348997842976
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass80,572 miles (+8,370)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    80,572 miles
    Test number
    612167745627
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion
    • AdvisorySlight play in front joints

  5. Pass72,202 miles (+7,499)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    72,202 miles
    Test number
    405771296186
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass64,703 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    64,703 miles
    Test number
    532228823472
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shocker worn.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shocker worn.
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  7. Fail64,701 miles (+7,836)8 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,701 miles
    Test number
    419609632943
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shocker worn.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shocker worn.
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  8. Pass56,865 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    56,865 miles
    Test number
    989512252726
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  9. Fail56,862 miles (+6)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,862 miles
    Test number
    141082254401
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  10. Fail56,856 miles (+2,535)3 dangerous3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,856 miles
    Test number
    366639171134
    • DangerousNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureIndicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front suspension arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front suspension arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront discs worn

  11. Pass54,321 miles (+2,903)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    54,321 miles
    Test number
    635723627252
    • AdvisoryEngine covers under trays fitted

  12. Pass51,418 miles (+3,835)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    51,418 miles
    Test number
    408939805066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass47,583 miles (+4,046)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    47,583 miles
    Test number
    596428204024
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  14. Pass43,537 miles (+4,149)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    43,537 miles
    Test number
    488212423022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass39,388 miles (+4,638)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    39,388 miles
    Test number
    327186812028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass34,750 miles (+4,580)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    34,750 miles
    Test number
    248695421061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass30,170 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    30,170 miles
    Test number
    973150659377
    • Note2 x child seats fitted to n/s not allowing full inspection of adult belts

  18. Fail30,170 miles (+5,844)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,170 miles
    Test number
    944460359369
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Note2 x child seats fitted to n/s not allowing full inspection of adult belts

  19. Pass24,326 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    24,326 miles
    Test number
    154282629472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail24,326 miles (+5,337)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,326 miles
    Test number
    761162329072
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  21. Pass18,989 miles (+5,574)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    18,989 miles
    Test number
    614798618093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass13,415 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    13,415 miles
    Test number
    453226517052
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Questions about LL53 EAJ

Does LL53 EAJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL53 EAJ expired on 24 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL53 EAJ?
The MOT on LL53 EAJ expired on 24 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL53 EAJ done?
LL53 EAJ was recorded at 93,805 miles at its MOT on 25 Nov 2022, an average of 5,069 miles a year.
Has LL53 EAJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL53 EAJ has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on LL53 EAJ 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 LL53 EAJ find?
LL53 EAJ passed its latest MOT on 25 Nov 2022 with 3 advisories: offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin both.

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