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Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 2,148 cc

LL53 SUFMOT history

LL53 SUF is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 11 Nov 2003. Its MOT expired on 10 Sept 2022 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 81,711 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Mar 2023.

LL53 SUF silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 10 Sept 2022
Mileage
81,711 mi
At MOT on 6 Sept 2017
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,672 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL53 SUF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
11 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Sept 2022
Latest MOT test
6 Mar 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

LL53 SUF was last recorded at 81,711 miles on 6 Sept 2017, 7,627 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jun 2016.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,084 miles · 24 Jun 2016
Between the last two tests
7,627 miles
Average per year
5,672 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2017 – 81,711 miles
  • 2016 – 74,084 miles
  • 2015 – 64,539 miles
  • 2014 – 55,908 miles
  • 2013 – 49,199 miles
  • 2012 – 49,188 miles
  • 2011 – 44,055 miles
  • 2010 – 37,282 miles
  • 2008 – 32,099 miles
  • 2006 – 20,910 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail
  • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick BOTH (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorRoad wheel fixing missing x4, ONE EACH TYRE (5.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT failures mean

Full MOT history

19 tests since 18 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. FailMileage not read2 dangerous5 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    561631755038
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick BOTH (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRoad wheel fixing missing x4, ONE EACH TYRE (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. PassMileage not read2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    401651427206
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. PassMileage not read9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    429342616223
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. PassMileage not read1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    308378880472
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just legal (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play just legal (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

  5. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    423627956877

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass81,711 miles (+7,627)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    81,711 miles
    Test number
    375863823168
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has cuts
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  7. Pass74,084 miles (+9,545)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    74,084 miles
    Test number
    614893308574
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre have siditley cut.

  8. Pass64,539 miles (+8,631)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    64,539 miles
    Test number
    726560515065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass55,908 miles (+6,709)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    55,908 miles
    Test number
    637123104076
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  10. Pass49,199 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    49,199 miles
    Test number
    327539403040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail49,188 miles (+5,133)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,188 miles
    Test number
    478681712451
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  12. Pass44,055 miles (+6,773)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    44,055 miles
    Test number
    389465451009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass37,282 miles (+34)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    37,282 miles
    Test number
    102914650077
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  14. Fail37,248 miles (+5,149)1 dangerous2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,248 miles
    Test number
    134218040447
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  15. Pass32,099 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    32,099 miles
    Test number
    161323838326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail32,090 miles (+5,724)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,090 miles
    Test number
    224012938326
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

  17. Pass26,366 miles (+5,456)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    26,366 miles
    Test number
    102452808040
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  18. Pass20,910 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    20,910 miles
    Test number
    483833556355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail20,910 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,910 miles
    Test number
    402422856375
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LL53 SUF

Does LL53 SUF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL53 SUF expired on 10 Sept 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL53 SUF?
The MOT on LL53 SUF expired on 10 Sept 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL53 SUF done?
LL53 SUF was recorded at 81,711 miles at its MOT on 6 Sept 2017, an average of 5,672 miles a year.
Has LL53 SUF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL53 SUF has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on LL53 SUF 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 SUF find?
LL53 SUF failed its latest MOT on 6 Mar 2023 with 2 dangerous defects, 5 major defects, 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: offside rear tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; rear brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both; engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction, and 10 more.

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