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Mercedes-Benz C

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,998 cc

LR53 BYHMOT history

LR53 BYH is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 29 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 2 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 26,552 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Aug 2026.

LR53 BYH blue Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Sept 2027
Mileage
26,552 mi
At MOT on 26 Aug 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
893 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR53 BYH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
29 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR53 BYH was last recorded at 26,552 miles on 26 Aug 2026, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
26,546 miles · 20 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
893 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 26,552 miles
  • 2025 – 26,238 miles
  • 2024 – 25,886 miles
  • 2023 – 25,396 miles
  • 2022 – 24,390 miles
  • 2021 – 23,515 miles
  • 2020 – 23,062 miles
  • 2019 – 22,547 miles
  • 2018 – 21,565 miles
  • 2017 – 20,663 miles
  • 2016 – 19,692 miles
  • 2015 – 19,007 miles
  • 2014 – 17,924 miles
  • 2013 – 16,789 miles
  • 2012 – 15,407 miles
  • 2011 – 14,453 miles
  • 2010 – 13,957 miles
  • 2008 – 12,445 miles
  • 2007 – 11,639 miles
  • 2006 – 8,783 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass26,552 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Fluid leak, but not excessive leaking from diff housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Diff

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Rear diff oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Under tray fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 29 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass26,552 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    26,552 miles
    Test number
    174182329966
    • AdvisoryRear Fluid leak, but not excessive leaking from diff housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail26,546 miles (+308)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,546 miles
    Test number
    233018954867
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195-65-15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Fluid leak, but not excessive leaking from diff housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass26,238 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    26,238 miles
    Test number
    805619711471
    • AdvisoryRear diff oil leak

  4. Fail26,227 miles (+341)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,227 miles
    Test number
    255743531683
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear diff oil leak

  5. Pass25,886 miles (+490)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    25,886 miles
    Test number
    466166415375
    • AdvisorySlight fluid leak rear diff

  6. Pass25,396 miles (+1,006)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    25,396 miles
    Test number
    491761978314
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDiff oil leak

  7. Pass24,390 miles (+875)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    24,390 miles
    Test number
    726810413451
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass23,515 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    23,515 miles
    Test number
    736074225833
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  9. Fail23,513 miles (+451)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,513 miles
    Test number
    851184720307
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  10. Pass23,062 miles (+515)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    23,062 miles
    Test number
    175625304856
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  11. Pass22,547 miles (+982)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    22,547 miles
    Test number
    959069550671
    • AdvisoryNSF tyre has a slight disformity on outer wall
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  12. Pass21,565 miles (+902)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    21,565 miles
    Test number
    860863355718

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass20,663 miles (+971)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    20,663 miles
    Test number
    924884627514
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass19,692 miles (+685)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    19,692 miles
    Test number
    637506950577
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass19,007 miles (+1,083)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    19,007 miles
    Test number
    450576210103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass17,924 miles (+1,135)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    17,924 miles
    Test number
    339999734440
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass16,789 miles (+1,382)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    16,789 miles
    Test number
    427057723205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass15,407 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    15,407 miles
    Test number
    595692442220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail15,406 miles (+953)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,406 miles
    Test number
    189842142218
    • 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)

  20. Pass14,453 miles (+496)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    14,453 miles
    Test number
    636304941299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass13,957 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    13,957 miles
    Test number
    483457630200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail13,956 miles (+1,511)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,956 miles
    Test number
    281687230225
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  23. Pass12,445 miles (+806)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    12,445 miles
    Test number
    780489408398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass11,639 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    11,639 miles
    Test number
    622224077235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail11,639 miles (+2,856)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,639 miles
    Test number
    724304477233
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  26. Pass8,783 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    8,783 miles
    Test number
    972862176200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR53 BYH

Does LR53 BYH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR53 BYH is valid until 2 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR53 BYH?
The MOT on LR53 BYH is valid until 2 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR53 BYH done?
LR53 BYH was recorded at 26,552 miles at its MOT on 26 Aug 2026, an average of 893 miles a year.
Has LR53 BYH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR53 BYH has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LR53 BYH 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 LR53 BYH find?
LR53 BYH passed its latest MOT on 26 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: rear fluid leak, but not excessive leaking from diff housing.

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