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Mercedes-Benz C

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,796 cc

LR53 LHAMOT history

LR53 LHA is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 16 Oct 2003. Its MOT is valid until 19 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 38,089 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Dec 2025.

LR53 LHA black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Dec 2026
Mileage
38,089 mi
At MOT on 11 Dec 2025
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,328 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR53 LHA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
16 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR53 LHA was last recorded at 38,089 miles on 11 Dec 2025, 742 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
37,347 miles · 19 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
742 miles
Average per year
1,328 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 38,089 miles
  • 2024 – 37,347 miles
  • 2023 – 36,194 miles
  • 2022 – 35,221 miles
  • 2021 – 34,369 miles
  • 2020 – 34,068 miles
  • 2019 – 32,897 miles
  • 2018 – 31,920 miles
  • 2017 – 30,796 miles
  • 2016 – 28,782 miles
  • 2015 – 27,512 miles
  • 2014 – 26,094 miles
  • 2013 – 25,035 miles
  • 2012 – 24,244 miles
  • 2011 – 23,614 miles
  • 2010 – 22,548 miles
  • 2009 – 21,260 miles
  • 2008 – 18,667 miles
  • 2007 – 15,618 miles
  • 2006 – 12,131 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass38,089 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside & offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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.

  • Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Oil leaking excessively from engine

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front Wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

26 tests since 23 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass38,089 miles (+742)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    38,089 miles
    Test number
    764797329156
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside & offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  2. Pass37,347 miles (+1,153)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    37,347 miles
    Test number
    893735031016
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  3. Pass36,194 miles (+973)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    36,194 miles
    Test number
    287091525058
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass35,221 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    35,221 miles
    Test number
    256210421768
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear arms corroded

  5. Fail35,221 miles (+852)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,221 miles
    Test number
    864545699109
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear arms corroded

  6. Pass34,369 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    34,369 miles
    Test number
    128776189920
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension arms corroded

  7. Fail34,369 miles (+301)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,369 miles
    Test number
    762639492071
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension arms corroded

  8. Pass34,068 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    34,068 miles
    Test number
    407008105313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail34,048 miles (+1,151)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,048 miles
    Test number
    619866990778
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass32,897 miles (+977)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    32,897 miles
    Test number
    428363186542
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated droplink (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s and n/s (4.4.3 (a))

  11. Pass31,920 miles (+1,124)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2019
    Odometer
    31,920 miles
    Test number
    679873221340
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear All direction indicators slightly discoloured o/s and n/s (4.4.3 (a))

  12. Pass30,796 miles (+2,014)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2018
    Odometer
    30,796 miles
    Test number
    144883038845
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and has outer wall damage (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  13. Pass28,782 miles (+1,270)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2017
    Odometer
    28,782 miles
    Test number
    787973820061
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of belts
    • AdvisoryUndertrays and engine covers fitted obscuring some items

  14. Pass27,512 miles (+1,418)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2016
    Odometer
    27,512 miles
    Test number
    965321245199
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass26,094 miles (+1,059)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2015
    Odometer
    26,094 miles
    Test number
    788371644170
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteChild seat fitted

  16. Pass25,035 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2014
    Odometer
    25,035 miles
    Test number
    226230343487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail25,035 miles (+791)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,035 miles
    Test number
    915250043131
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  18. Pass24,244 miles (+630)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2013
    Odometer
    24,244 miles
    Test number
    277222742162
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Fail23,614 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,614 miles
    Test number
    496997431129
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  20. Pass23,614 miles (+1,066)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2012
    Odometer
    23,614 miles
    Test number
    969867031182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass22,548 miles (+1,288)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2011
    Odometer
    22,548 miles
    Test number
    322191640118
    • NoteFull underbody tray

  22. Pass21,260 miles (+2,593)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2010
    Odometer
    21,260 miles
    Test number
    491083239102
    • NoteSuspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
    • NoteTop cover fitted
    • NoteUnder tray fitted

  23. Pass18,667 miles (+3,049)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2009
    Odometer
    18,667 miles
    Test number
    803544548115
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine top cover fitted.
    • NoteFull engine tray fitted.

  24. Pass15,618 miles (+3,487)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2008
    Odometer
    15,618 miles
    Test number
    941432247163
    • NoteFull engine tray fitted.

  25. Fail12,131 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,131 miles
    Test number
    253203346121
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

  26. Pass12,131 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2007
    Odometer
    12,131 miles
    Test number
    404133446159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR53 LHA

Does LR53 LHA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR53 LHA is valid until 19 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LR53 LHA?
The MOT on LR53 LHA is valid until 19 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR53 LHA done?
LR53 LHA was recorded at 38,089 miles at its MOT on 11 Dec 2025, an average of 1,328 miles a year.
Has LR53 LHA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR53 LHA has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on LR53 LHA 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 LHA find?
LR53 LHA passed its latest MOT on 11 Dec 2025 with 5 advisories: front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside front arm; nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall side, and 2 more.

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