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Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,796 cc

LL53 KVDMOT history

LL53 KVD is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 12 Feb 2004. Its MOT is valid until 15 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 145,613 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2026.

LL53 KVD silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Aug 2027
Mileage
145,613 mi
At MOT on 12 Aug 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,782 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL53 KVD
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
12 Feb 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL53 KVD was last recorded at 145,613 miles on 12 Aug 2026, 4,136 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,477 miles · 13 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
4,136 miles
Average per year
6,782 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 145,613 miles
  • 2025 – 141,477 miles
  • 2024 – 137,747 miles
  • 2023 – 135,794 miles
  • 2022 – 132,081 miles
  • 2021 – 124,670 miles
  • 2020 – 118,873 miles
  • 2019 – 111,749 miles
  • 2018 – 103,053 miles
  • 2017 – 94,287 miles
  • 2016 – 81,332 miles
  • 2015 – 75,196 miles
  • 2014 – 67,350 miles
  • 2013 – 61,858 miles
  • 2012 – 55,204 miles
  • 2011 – 50,203 miles
  • 2010 – 43,788 miles
  • 2009 – 30,882 miles
  • 2008 – 17,606 miles
  • 2007 – 13,727 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,613 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

24 tests since 2 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,613 miles (+4,136)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    145,613 miles
    Test number
    613482177580
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  2. Pass141,477 miles (+3,730)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    141,477 miles
    Test number
    397660476978
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both side (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  3. Pass137,747 miles (+1,953)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    137,747 miles
    Test number
    619540831933
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass135,794 miles (+3,713)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    135,794 miles
    Test number
    325756900672
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass132,081 miles (+7,411)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    132,081 miles
    Test number
    331552598515
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass124,670 miles (+5,797)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    124,670 miles
    Test number
    932961621685

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass118,873 miles (+7,124)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    118,873 miles
    Test number
    220144281514
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass111,749 miles (+8,696)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    111,749 miles
    Test number
    810184269096
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass103,053 miles (+8,766)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    103,053 miles
    Test number
    239005237962

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass94,287 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    94,287 miles
    Test number
    981751837038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail94,287 miles (+12,955)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,287 miles
    Test number
    602656554377
    • FailureNearside Front 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  12. Pass81,332 miles (+13)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    81,332 miles
    Test number
    913469506850
    • AdvisoryDrivers seat base goes down when first sat in, seat is secure
    • AdvisoryLight corrosion on brake discs
    • AdvisoryO/s/front tyre wearing on edges
  13. Fail81,319 miles (+6,123)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,319 miles
    Test number
    627245706908
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryBase on drivers seat moves when first sit in vehicle, seat is safe and secure
  14. Pass75,196 miles (+7,846)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    75,196 miles
    Test number
    725483385063
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  15. Pass67,350 miles (+5,492)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    67,350 miles
    Test number
    245824084018
    • NoteChip in screen
    • NoteExhaust hanger bracket broken
  16. Pass61,858 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    61,858 miles
    Test number
    588402493050
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  17. Fail61,858 miles (+6,654)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,858 miles
    Test number
    138561293031
    • FailureFront registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  18. Pass55,204 miles (+5,001)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    55,204 miles
    Test number
    506015892059
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing on the outer edge
  19. Pass50,203 miles (+6,415)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    50,203 miles
    Test number
    675636901180
    • NoteNail in centre tread offside front tyre
    • NoteSlight play both front wheel bearings (within specification)
  20. Pass43,788 miles (+12,906)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    43,788 miles
    Test number
    424836400162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass30,882 miles (+13,276)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    30,882 miles
    Test number
    941641709177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass17,606 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    17,606 miles
    Test number
    434993418197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail17,605 miles (+3,878)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,605 miles
    Test number
    483602018194
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
  24. Pass13,727 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    13,727 miles
    Test number
    450441567088
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Questions about LL53 KVD

Does LL53 KVD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL53 KVD is valid until 15 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL53 KVD?
The MOT on LL53 KVD is valid until 15 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 KVD done?
LL53 KVD was recorded at 145,613 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2026, an average of 6,782 miles a year.
Has LL53 KVD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL53 KVD has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Aug 2017.
Has the mileage on LL53 KVD 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 KVD find?
LL53 KVD passed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2026 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated; offside headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated; nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.

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