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Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,796 cc

LR53 LHLMOT history

LR53 LHL is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 30 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 6 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 108,919 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2026.

LR53 LHL silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Oct 2027
Mileage
108,919 mi
At MOT on 7 Oct 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,811 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR53 LHL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR53 LHL was last recorded at 108,919 miles on 7 Oct 2026, 5,182 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,737 miles · 6 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
5,182 miles
Average per year
4,811 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 108,919 miles
  • 2025 – 103,737 miles
  • 2024 – 99,654 miles
  • 2023 – 95,561 miles
  • 2022 – 88,894 miles
  • 2021 – 85,533 miles
  • 2020 – 80,993 miles
  • 2019 – 77,977 miles
  • 2018 – 70,226 miles
  • 2017 – 68,858 miles
  • 2016 – 67,421 miles
  • 2015 – 58,218 miles
  • 2014 – 49,452 miles
  • 2013 – 39,942 miles
  • 2012 – 35,575 miles
  • 2011 – 29,182 miles
  • 2010 – 24,827 miles
  • 2009 – 20,609 miles
  • 2008 – 18,962 miles
  • 2007 – 15,563 miles
  • 2006 – 12,401 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,919 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin bothside (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush back (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside 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)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

27 tests since 15 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,919 miles (+5,182)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    108,919 miles
    Test number
    283746765732

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass103,737 miles (+4,083)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    103,737 miles
    Test number
    487705663385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass99,654 miles (+4,093)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    99,654 miles
    Test number
    947076130546

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass95,561 miles (+6,667)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    95,561 miles
    Test number
    216544577742

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass88,894 miles (+3,361)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    88,894 miles
    Test number
    827412483250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass85,533 miles (+4,540)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    85,533 miles
    Test number
    565179254620
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  7. Pass80,993 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    80,993 miles
    Test number
    977907008197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail80,993 miles (+3,016)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,993 miles
    Test number
    712079482675
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass77,977 miles (+7,751)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    77,977 miles
    Test number
    628223281811

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass70,226 miles (+1,368)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    70,226 miles
    Test number
    536243055210
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass68,858 miles (+1,437)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    68,858 miles
    Test number
    378665189274
    • AdvisoryBootlid damaged

  12. Pass67,421 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    67,421 miles
    Test number
    486248846958

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail67,421 miles (+9,203)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,421 miles
    Test number
    604234752388
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint back (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  14. Pass58,218 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    58,218 miles
    Test number
    241927202663
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin bothside (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush back (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail58,218 miles (+8,766)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,218 miles
    Test number
    395479740239
    • FailureNearside 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)
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint back (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin bothside (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush back (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass49,452 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    49,452 miles
    Test number
    587261364293
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail49,452 miles (+9,510)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,452 miles
    Test number
    546091464221
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass39,942 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    39,942 miles
    Test number
    967718123211
    • NoteBonnet not opening has intended.

  19. Fail39,942 miles (+4,367)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,942 miles
    Test number
    358617123251
    • FailureIndicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteBonnet not opening has intended.

  20. Pass35,575 miles (+6,393)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    35,575 miles
    Test number
    255384062281
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  21. Pass29,182 miles (+4,355)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    29,182 miles
    Test number
    878353161233
    • NoteN/s/side repeter (on the mirror) slightly damaged.

  22. Pass24,827 miles (+4,218)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    24,827 miles
    Test number
    681432530262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail20,609 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,609 miles
    Test number
    251169589439
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • 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)

  24. Pass20,609 miles (+1,647)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    20,609 miles
    Test number
    811219889144
    • 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)

  25. Pass18,962 miles (+3,399)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    18,962 miles
    Test number
    182328968243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass15,563 miles (+3,162)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    15,563 miles
    Test number
    751993967271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass12,401 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    12,401 miles
    Test number
    452458556248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR53 LHL

Does LR53 LHL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR53 LHL is valid until 6 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR53 LHL?
The MOT on LR53 LHL is valid until 6 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR53 LHL done?
LR53 LHL was recorded at 108,919 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2026, an average of 4,811 miles a year.
Has LR53 LHL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR53 LHL has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on LR53 LHL 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 LHL find?
LR53 LHL passed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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