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Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,796 cc

LL53 FNNMOT history

LL53 FNN is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 30 Jan 2004. Its MOT is valid until 17 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 173,700 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2026.

LL53 FNN black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Aug 2027
Mileage
173,700 mi
At MOT on 12 Aug 2026
MOT tests
31
19 passed · 12 failed
Per year
6,935 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL53 FNN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
30 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL53 FNN was last recorded at 173,700 miles on 12 Aug 2026, 4,151 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
169,549 miles · 12 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
4,151 miles
Average per year
6,935 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 173,700 miles
  • 2025 – 169,549 miles
  • 2024 – 165,872 miles
  • 2023 – 161,020 miles
  • 2022 – 155,729 miles
  • 2021 – 149,060 miles
  • 2020 – 144,398 miles
  • 2019 – 139,039 miles
  • 2018 – 134,786 miles
  • 2017 – 131,953 miles
  • 2016 – 123,567 miles
  • 2015 – 114,234 miles
  • 2013 – 105,761 miles
  • 2012 – 94,441 miles
  • 2011 – 85,628 miles
  • 2010 – 75,899 miles
  • 2009 – 64,152 miles
  • 2008 – 59,029 miles
  • 2007 – 42,458 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass173,700 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Indicator side repeater lens cover damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2013

Full MOT history

31 tests since 4 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass173,700 miles (+4,151)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    173,700 miles
    Test number
    566893281901
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass169,549 miles (+3,677)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    169,549 miles
    Test number
    679563622840
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass165,872 miles (+4,852)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    165,872 miles
    Test number
    456719528854
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass161,020 miles (+5,291)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    161,020 miles
    Test number
    255576023504
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass155,729 miles (+6,669)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    155,729 miles
    Test number
    792562886508
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s n/s (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass149,060 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    149,060 miles
    Test number
    867369375055
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play o/s n/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail149,060 miles (+4,662)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,060 miles
    Test number
    299921917133
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play o/s n/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass144,398 miles (+5,359)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    144,398 miles
    Test number
    193675505627

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass139,039 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    139,039 miles
    Test number
    154345037936
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s n/s (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail139,039 miles (+4,253)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,039 miles
    Test number
    129467875551
    • Repaired at testRear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s n/s (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass134,786 miles (+2,833)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    134,786 miles
    Test number
    142355368142
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn (5.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn (5.2.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass131,953 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    131,953 miles
    Test number
    548266558584
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Indicator side repeater lens cover damaged

  13. Fail131,952 miles (+8,385)8 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,952 miles
    Test number
    954226510660
    • FailureFront registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Indicator side repeater lens cover damaged

  14. Pass123,567 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    123,567 miles
    Test number
    930779226056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail123,567 miles (+619)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,567 miles
    Test number
    694526787567
    • FailureNearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Fail122,948 miles (+8,714)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,948 miles
    Test number
    695043082805
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass114,234 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    114,234 miles
    Test number
    837740935071
    • NoteRear both tyres close to the legal limit

  18. Fail114,234 miles (+8,473)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,234 miles
    Test number
    656156225048
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteRear both indicators are too white
    • NoteRear both tyres close to the legal limit

  19. Pass105,761 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    105,761 miles
    Test number
    459694853313
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NotePlastic outer sill covers fitted

  20. Fail105,761 miles1 repaired2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,761 miles
    Test number
    465094153418
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NotePlastic outer sill covers fitted

  21. Fail105,761 miles (+11,320)4 failures2 repaired1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,761 miles
    Test number
    878090463247
    • 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)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NotePlastic outer sill covers fitted
    • NoteTested in wet conditions

  22. Pass94,441 miles (+8,813)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    94,441 miles
    Test number
    208842962225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass85,628 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    85,628 miles
    Test number
    897266051295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail85,628 miles (+9,729)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,628 miles
    Test number
    968325451283
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  25. Pass75,899 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    75,899 miles
    Test number
    651872600287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail75,882 miles (+11,730)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,882 miles
    Test number
    761530500285
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  27. Pass64,152 miles (+5,123)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    64,152 miles
    Test number
    242926699043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass59,029 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    59,029 miles
    Test number
    550054958209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail59,029 miles (+16,571)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,029 miles
    Test number
    572414858277
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  30. Pass42,458 miles (+99)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    42,458 miles
    Test number
    521460257266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail42,359 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,359 miles
    Test number
    661947347210
    • 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)

Questions about LL53 FNN

Does LL53 FNN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL53 FNN is valid until 17 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL53 FNN?
The MOT on LL53 FNN is valid until 17 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL53 FNN done?
LL53 FNN was recorded at 173,700 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2026, an average of 6,935 miles a year.
Has LL53 FNN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL53 FNN has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on LL53 FNN 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 FNN find?
LL53 FNN passed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2026 with 5 advisories: central rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; nearside rear direction indicator slightly discoloured, and 2 more.

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