Mercedes-Benz C
Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,796 cc
LM53 ZHCMOT history
LM53 ZHC is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 12 Jan 2004. Its MOT is valid until 11 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 77,601 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 11 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 77,601 mi
- At MOT on 12 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 27
- 20 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 1,828 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM53 ZHC
- 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 Jan 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 11 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LM53 ZHC was last recorded at 77,601 miles on 12 Nov 2025, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 77,593 miles · 27 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 8 miles
- Average per year
- 1,828 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 77,601 miles
- 2024 – 76,506 miles
- 2023 – 74,846 miles
- 2022 – 72,581 miles
- 2021 – 70,710 miles
- 2020 – 68,683 miles
- 2019 – 67,057 miles
- 2018 – 65,469 miles
- 2017 – 63,284 miles
- 2016 – 61,754 miles
- 2015 – 59,705 miles
- 2014 – 57,998 miles
- 2013 – 56,259 miles
- 2012 – 55,041 miles
- 2011 – 53,170 miles
- 2010 – 51,314 miles
- 2009 – 49,035 miles
- 2008 – 47,094 miles
- 2007 – 44,337 miles
- 2006 – 41,629 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass77,601 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
27 tests since 8 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass77,601 miles (+8)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 77,601 miles
- Test number
- 379988584867
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail77,593 miles (+1,087)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,593 miles
- Test number
- 835916601685
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn below limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge out side edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass76,506 miles2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 76,506 miles
- Test number
- 266058197569
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Fail76,506 miles (+1,660)1 repaired2 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,506 miles
- Test number
- 784664822876
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Pass74,846 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 74,846 miles
- Test number
- 762461916785
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Fail74,846 miles (+2,265)2 dangerous5 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,846 miles
- Test number
- 609123313008
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass72,581 miles (+1,871)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 72,581 miles
- Test number
- 193767034309
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass70,710 miles (+2)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 70,710 miles
- Test number
- 478917662695
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail70,708 miles (+2,025)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,708 miles
- Test number
- 158193397103
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass68,683 miles (+9)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 68,683 miles
- Test number
- 244638759598
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail68,674 miles (+1,617)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,674 miles
- Test number
- 122738965072
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass67,057 miles (+1,588)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 67,057 miles
- Test number
- 359522439286
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass65,469 miles (+2,185)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 65,469 miles
- Test number
- 544393225807
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass63,284 miles (+1,530)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 63,284 miles
- Test number
- 244459368469
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,754 miles (+2,049)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 61,754 miles
- Test number
- 477401353846
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,705 miles (+1,707)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 59,705 miles
- Test number
- 545826615275
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,998 miles (+1,739)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 57,998 miles
- Test number
- 109944674112
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass56,259 miles (+1,218)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 56,259 miles
- Test number
- 718375673126
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,041 miles (+38)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 55,041 miles
- Test number
- 786154172160
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail55,003 miles (+1,833)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,003 miles
- Test number
- 147373462151
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass53,170 miles (+31)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 53,170 miles
- Test number
- 726149751114
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail53,139 miles (+1,825)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,139 miles
- Test number
- 748878151104
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass51,314 miles (+2,279)
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2011
- Odometer
- 51,314 miles
- Test number
- 213654640416
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,035 miles (+1,941)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2010
- Odometer
- 49,035 miles
- Test number
- 233223739161
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass47,094 miles (+2,757)
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2009
- Odometer
- 47,094 miles
- Test number
- 163764938193
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,337 miles (+2,708)
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2008
- Odometer
- 44,337 miles
- Test number
- 940454237167
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,629 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 41,629 miles
- Test number
- 912097566027
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LM53 ZHC
- Does LM53 ZHC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM53 ZHC is valid until 11 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LM53 ZHC?
- The MOT on LM53 ZHC is valid until 11 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LM53 ZHC done?
- LM53 ZHC was recorded at 77,601 miles at its MOT on 12 Nov 2025, an average of 1,828 miles a year.
- Has LM53 ZHC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LM53 ZHC has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Oct 2025.
- Has the mileage on LM53 ZHC 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 LM53 ZHC find?
- LM53 ZHC passed its latest MOT on 12 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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