Mercedes-Benz logo

Mercedes-Benz C

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 2,148 cc

LL53 LAEMOT history

LL53 LAE is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 30 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 22 Dec 2022 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 133,575 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Dec 2021.

LL53 LAE 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
Expired
On 22 Dec 2022
Mileage
133,575 mi
At MOT on 23 Dec 2021
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,061 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for LL53 LAE in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
LL53 LAE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
23 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL53 LAE was last recorded at 133,575 miles on 23 Dec 2021, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,575 miles · 22 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
7,061 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 133,575 miles
  • 2020 – 126,647 miles
  • 2019 – 122,274 miles
  • 2018 – 118,630 miles
  • 2017 – 113,139 miles
  • 2016 – 106,212 miles
  • 2015 – 97,849 miles
  • 2014 – 88,547 miles
  • 2013 – 81,113 miles
  • 2012 – 73,375 miles
  • 2011 – 65,553 miles
  • 2010 – 58,021 miles
  • 2009 – 50,717 miles
  • 2008 – 43,197 miles
  • 2007 – 34,694 miles
  • 2006 – 25,870 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,575 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisorySlight under corrosionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Front Brake hose slightly damaged nearside and offside

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

  • Indicator switch faulty offside indicators

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside rear chassis. Rear suspension arms corroded.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

22 tests since 22 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,575 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    133,575 miles
    Test number
    830869832009
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight under corrosion

  2. Fail133,575 miles (+6,928)1 dangerous3 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,575 miles
    Test number
    156412879195
    • DangerousCentral Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight under corrosion

  3. Pass126,647 miles (+4,373)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    126,647 miles
    Test number
    491257489395
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySlight under body corrosion

  4. Pass122,274 miles (+3,644)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    122,274 miles
    Test number
    667883114927
    • MinorIndicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass118,630 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    118,630 miles
    Test number
    334405428469
    • MinorFront Brake hose slightly damaged nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorIndicator switch faulty offside indicators (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside rear chassis. Rear suspension arms corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Fail118,630 miles (+5,491)2 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,630 miles
    Test number
    711096619842
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Brake hose slightly damaged nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorIndicator switch faulty offside indicators (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside rear chassis. Rear suspension arms corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass113,139 miles (+6,927)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    113,139 miles
    Test number
    512496463732
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  8. Pass106,212 miles (+8,363)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    106,212 miles
    Test number
    475375229334
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass97,849 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    97,849 miles
    Test number
    777294521888
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  10. Fail97,849 miles (+9,302)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,849 miles
    Test number
    480666280518
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  11. Pass88,547 miles (+2)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    88,547 miles
    Test number
    506436654267
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner edge

  12. Fail88,545 miles (+7,432)6 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,545 miles
    Test number
    239264754242
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner edge

  13. Pass81,113 miles (+7,738)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    81,113 miles
    Test number
    379850363499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass73,375 miles (+7,822)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    73,375 miles
    Test number
    357259262283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass65,553 miles (+7,532)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    65,553 miles
    Test number
    545972571283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass58,021 miles (+7,304)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    58,021 miles
    Test number
    471806160201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass50,717 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    50,717 miles
    Test number
    693122779268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail50,716 miles (+7,519)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,716 miles
    Test number
    963602079202
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  19. Pass43,197 miles (+8,503)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    43,197 miles
    Test number
    433593978230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass34,694 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    34,694 miles
    Test number
    184997967204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail34,694 miles (+8,824)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,694 miles
    Test number
    393587267433
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  22. Pass25,870 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    25,870 miles
    Test number
    274625566234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL53 LAE

Does LL53 LAE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL53 LAE expired on 22 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL53 LAE?
The MOT on LL53 LAE expired on 22 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL53 LAE done?
LL53 LAE was recorded at 133,575 miles at its MOT on 23 Dec 2021, an average of 7,061 miles a year.
Has LL53 LAE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL53 LAE has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on LL53 LAE 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 LAE find?
LL53 LAE passed its latest MOT on 23 Dec 2021 with 9 advisories: nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 6 more.

Related registrations

Browse all LL53L registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.