Mercedes-Benz C
Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,796 cc
LR53 GVYMOT history
LR53 GVY is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 25 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 30 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 67,524 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 May 2027
- Mileage
- 67,524 mi
- At MOT on 29 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 20 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 3,232 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR53 GVY
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- C
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,796 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 25 Sept 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 30 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 29 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR53 GVY was last recorded at 67,524 miles on 29 May 2026, 4,615 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 62,909 miles · 31 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,615 miles
- Average per year
- 3,232 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 67,524 miles
- 2025 – 62,909 miles
- 2024 – 58,417 miles
- 2022 – 52,988 miles
- 2021 – 47,028 miles
- 2020 – 43,877 miles
- 2019 – 40,146 miles
- 2018 – 36,243 miles
- 2017 – 33,409 miles
- 2016 – 29,951 miles
- 2015 – 27,615 miles
- 2014 – 23,763 miles
- 2013 – 21,816 miles
- 2012 – 18,377 miles
- 2011 – 15,791 miles
- 2010 – 13,247 miles
- 2009 – 10,799 miles
- 2008 – 8,506 miles
- 2007 – 6,756 miles
- 2006 – 3,982 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass67,524 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
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.
Engine managment is on
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
25 tests since 29 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass67,524 miles (+4,615)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2027
- Odometer
- 67,524 miles
- Test number
- 755800427932
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass62,909 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2026
- Odometer
- 62,909 miles
- Test number
- 231847548338
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail62,909 miles (+4,492)1 repaired6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,909 miles
- Test number
- 582503479687
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass58,417 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2025
- Odometer
- 58,417 miles
- Test number
- 584988159621
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail58,417 miles (+5,429)1 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,417 miles
- Test number
- 515027650081
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass52,988 miles (+5,960)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 52,988 miles
- Test number
- 736970914604
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass47,028 miles (+3,151)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 47,028 miles
- Test number
- 383412470512
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Pass43,877 miles (+3,731)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 43,877 miles
- Test number
- 671528981445
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,146 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 40,146 miles
- Test number
- 857767268828
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail40,144 miles (+3,901)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,144 miles
- Test number
- 728171858487
- MajorLower Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass36,243 miles (+2,834)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 36,243 miles
- Test number
- 259369254951
- MinorOffside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass33,409 miles (+8)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 33,409 miles
- Test number
- 758180610565
- AdvisoryEngine managment is on
Fail33,401 miles (+3,450)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 33,401 miles
- Test number
- 848425498549
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- AdvisoryEngine managment is on
Pass29,951 miles (+2,336)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 29,951 miles
- Test number
- 320294449775
- AdvisoryEngine manigment is on
Pass27,615 miles (+3,852)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 27,615 miles
- Test number
- 110265763519
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,763 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 23,763 miles
- Test number
- 349612564297
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail23,763 miles (+1,947)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 23,763 miles
- Test number
- 619862664211
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass21,816 miles (+3,439)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 21,816 miles
- Test number
- 635922563210
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,377 miles (+2,586)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 18,377 miles
- Test number
- 557491862232
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,791 miles (+2,544)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 15,791 miles
- Test number
- 847336061233
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass13,247 miles (+2,448)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 13,247 miles
- Test number
- 391272670245
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass10,799 miles (+2,293)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 10,799 miles
- Test number
- 382921479212
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass8,506 miles (+1,750)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 8,506 miles
- Test number
- 194733478239
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass6,756 miles (+2,774)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 6,756 miles
- Test number
- 580491677283
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass3,982 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 3,982 miles
- Test number
- 151072976226
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LR53 GVY
- Does LR53 GVY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR53 GVY is valid until 30 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LR53 GVY?
- The MOT on LR53 GVY is valid until 30 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LR53 GVY done?
- LR53 GVY was recorded at 67,524 miles at its MOT on 29 May 2026, an average of 3,232 miles a year.
- Has LR53 GVY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR53 GVY has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 31 May 2025.
- Has the mileage on LR53 GVY 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 GVY find?
- LR53 GVY passed its latest MOT on 29 May 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output, and 3 more.
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