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Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 2,148 cc

LL53 FNHMOT history

LL53 FNH is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 14 Feb 2004. Its MOT is valid until 15 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 109,967 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Feb 2026.

LL53 FNH blue Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz C-Class, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 15 Feb 2027
Mileage
109,967 mi
At MOT on 16 Feb 2026
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
1,278 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL53 FNH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
14 Feb 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL53 FNH was last recorded at 109,967 miles on 16 Feb 2026, 2,564 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 Oct 2009: 67,120 miles, lower than 123,434 miles on 11 May 2009.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
107,403 miles · 26 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,564 miles
Average per year
1,278 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 109,967 miles
  • 2024 – 107,403 miles
  • 2023 – 103,867 miles
  • 2022 – 102,603 miles
  • 2021 – 101,621 miles
  • 2020 – 100,248 miles
  • 2019 – 98,214 miles
  • 2018 – 97,506 miles
  • 2017 – 96,499 miles
  • 2016 – 93,020 miles
  • 2015 – 81,180 miles
  • 2014 – 74,086 miles
  • 2013 – 73,133 miles
  • 2011 – 71,958 miles
  • 2010 – 70,661 miles
  • 2009 – 67,120 miles
  • 2008 – 106,343 miles
  • 2007 – 85,602 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,967 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
  • AdvisoryFront discs corroded
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack endsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Brake pipes corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • REAR NUMBER PLATE MARKED

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass109,967 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    109,967 miles
    Test number
    461562418102
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryFront discs corroded
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack ends

  2. Fail109,967 miles (+2,564)3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,967 miles
    Test number
    440687032422
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryFront discs corroded
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack ends

  3. Pass107,403 miles (+3,536)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    107,403 miles
    Test number
    646335762419
    • AdvisoryPlay in both front wheel bearings

  4. Pass103,867 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    103,867 miles
    Test number
    204542163630
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail103,867 miles (+1,264)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,867 miles
    Test number
    133353099406
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass102,603 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    102,603 miles
    Test number
    931560360313
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn on outer edge
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack ends
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes corroded

  7. Fail102,603 miles (+982)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,603 miles
    Test number
    923218138791
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn on outer edge
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack ends
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes corroded

  8. Pass101,621 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    101,621 miles
    Test number
    593219128190
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on outer edges
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes corroded

  9. Fail101,621 miles (+1,373)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,621 miles
    Test number
    348202040731
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on outer edges
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes corroded

  10. Pass100,248 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    100,248 miles
    Test number
    698559623263
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes corroded

  11. Fail100,248 miles (+2,034)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,248 miles
    Test number
    303911693159
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes corroded

  12. Pass98,214 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    98,214 miles
    Test number
    628680777605
    • AdvisoryBOTH BRAKE PIPES FRONT TO REAR TO REAR FLEXES CORRODED

  13. Fail98,214 miles (+708)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,214 miles
    Test number
    914555667022
    • Repaired at testCentral Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryBOTH BRAKE PIPES FRONT TO REAR TO REAR FLEXES CORRODED

  14. Pass97,506 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    97,506 miles
    Test number
    356835661201
    • AdvisoryBOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS
    • AdvisoryBOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS
    • AdvisoryBOTH REAR TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES ON TREAD BARS
    • AdvisoryENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON DASH
    • AdvisoryREAR NUMBER PLATE MARKED

  15. Fail97,506 miles (+1,007)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,506 miles
    Test number
    471642121237
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryBOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS
    • AdvisoryBOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS
    • AdvisoryBOTH REAR TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES ON TREAD BARS
    • AdvisoryENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON DASH
    • AdvisoryREAR NUMBER PLATE MARKED

  16. Pass96,499 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    96,499 miles
    Test number
    949186524291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail96,499 miles (+3,479)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,499 miles
    Test number
    846920406276
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  18. Pass93,020 miles (+11,840)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    93,020 miles
    Test number
    666419156341
    • AdvisoryBOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS
    • AdvisoryBOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED
    • AdvisoryBOTH REAR TYRES ON TREAD BARS AND WORN ON INNER EDGES OF TYRES
    • AdvisoryREAR NUMBER PLATE MARKED

  19. Pass81,180 miles (+7,094)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    81,180 miles
    Test number
    146166735436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass74,086 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    74,086 miles
    Test number
    576434144093
    • NoteBOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS
    • NoteBOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

  21. Fail74,086 miles (+953)5 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,086 miles
    Test number
    476251544080
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS
    • NoteBOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED
    • NoteENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON DASH

  22. Pass73,133 miles (+1,175)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    73,133 miles
    Test number
    657072543052
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth rear wheels parking brake grabbing slightly
    • NoteExhaust clamp middle silencer broken

  23. Pass71,958 miles (+90)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    71,958 miles
    Test number
    339461111366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail71,868 miles (+1,207)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,868 miles
    Test number
    187557901355
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  25. Pass70,661 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    70,661 miles
    Test number
    492747800344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail70,654 miles (+3,534)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,654 miles
    Test number
    781459390266
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  27. Pass67,120 miles (-56,314)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    67,120 miles
    Test number
    724366589219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass123,434 miles (+17,091)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2010
    Odometer
    123,434 miles
    Test number
    632981639179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass106,343 miles (+20,741)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2009
    Odometer
    106,343 miles
    Test number
    123140238158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass85,602 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    85,602 miles
    Test number
    911562127031
    • NoteO/s and n/s front tyres wearing on outside

Questions about LL53 FNH

Does LL53 FNH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL53 FNH is valid until 15 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL53 FNH?
The MOT on LL53 FNH is valid until 15 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL53 FNH done?
LL53 FNH was recorded at 109,967 miles at its MOT on 16 Feb 2026, an average of 1,278 miles a year.
Has LL53 FNH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL53 FNH has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LL53 FNH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 Oct 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LL53 FNH find?
LL53 FNH passed its latest MOT on 16 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: exhaust corroded; front discs corroded; play in steering rack ends.

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