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Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,796 cc

LL53 SMOMOT history

LL53 SMO is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 19 Oct 2003. Its MOT expired on 2 Oct 2023 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 64,708 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Sept 2022.

LL53 SMO silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 2 Oct 2023
Mileage
64,708 mi
At MOT on 26 Sept 2022
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,229 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL53 SMO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
19 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
26 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL53 SMO was last recorded at 64,708 miles on 26 Sept 2022, 3,416 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
61,292 miles · 30 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
3,416 miles
Average per year
3,229 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 64,708 miles
  • 2021 – 61,292 miles
  • 2020 – 59,277 miles
  • 2019 – 56,756 miles
  • 2018 – 52,214 miles
  • 2017 – 49,362 miles
  • 2016 – 45,936 miles
  • 2015 – 42,893 miles
  • 2014 – 38,734 miles
  • 2013 – 35,309 miles
  • 2011 – 31,419 miles
  • 2010 – 28,172 miles
  • 2009 – 24,971 miles
  • 2008 – 20,597 miles
  • 2007 – 14,933 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass64,708 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Both rear tyres cracking

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

24 tests since 28 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass64,708 miles (+3,416)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    64,708 miles
    Test number
    823282825970

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass61,292 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    61,292 miles
    Test number
    729081772416
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail61,290 miles (+2,013)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,290 miles
    Test number
    705294476176
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass59,277 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    59,277 miles
    Test number
    590054458941
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracking
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust bracket / hanger missing

  5. Fail59,277 miles (+2,521)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,277 miles
    Test number
    914391608715
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracking
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust bracket / hanger missing

  6. Pass56,756 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    56,756 miles
    Test number
    222227676125
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracking
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre worn outer edge

  7. Fail56,756 miles (+4,542)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,756 miles
    Test number
    590996648897
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracking
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre worn outer edge

  8. Pass52,214 miles (+2,852)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    52,214 miles
    Test number
    301715028382
    • AdvisoryUnder trays not allowing full inspection.

  9. Pass49,362 miles (+18)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    49,362 miles
    Test number
    825073564196
    • AdvisoryEM light on
    • AdvisoryEngine misfire
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre valve split

  10. Fail49,344 miles (+3,408)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,344 miles
    Test number
    430249274584
    • DangerousOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryEM light on
    • AdvisoryEngine misfire
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre valve split

  11. Pass45,936 miles (+19)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    45,936 miles
    Test number
    805800321533
    • AdvisoryAdvise tracking
    • AdvisoryChild seat
    • AdvisoryEM light on (suspected air leak)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Fail45,917 miles (+3,024)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,917 miles
    Test number
    711382495732
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryAdvise tracking
    • AdvisoryChild seat
    • AdvisoryEM light on (suspected air leak)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass42,893 miles (+4,159)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    42,893 miles
    Test number
    965293960869
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre cracking

  14. Fail38,734 miles5 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,734 miles
    Test number
    486956634104
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

  15. Pass38,734 miles (+3,425)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2015
    Odometer
    38,734 miles
    Test number
    898706434117
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

  16. Pass35,309 miles (+3,890)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    35,309 miles
    Test number
    317430563033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail31,419 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,419 miles
    Test number
    659693371289
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  18. Pass31,419 miles (+3,247)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    31,419 miles
    Test number
    838363871236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass28,172 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    28,172 miles
    Test number
    560126180252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail28,163 miles (+3,192)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,163 miles
    Test number
    394115080250
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  21. Pass24,971 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    24,971 miles
    Test number
    734914479233
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail24,971 miles (+4,374)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,971 miles
    Test number
    582033579202
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass20,597 miles (+5,664)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    20,597 miles
    Test number
    802265778281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass14,933 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    14,933 miles
    Test number
    860808317135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL53 SMO

Does LL53 SMO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL53 SMO expired on 2 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL53 SMO?
The MOT on LL53 SMO expired on 2 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL53 SMO done?
LL53 SMO was recorded at 64,708 miles at its MOT on 26 Sept 2022, an average of 3,229 miles a year.
Has LL53 SMO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL53 SMO has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on LL53 SMO 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 SMO find?
LL53 SMO passed its latest MOT on 26 Sept 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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