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Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,796 cc

LR53 SDVMOT history

LR53 SDV is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 30 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 100,231 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jun 2026.

LR53 SDV silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Jul 2027
Mileage
100,231 mi
At MOT on 12 Jun 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,257 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR53 SDV
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 2 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR53 SDV was last recorded at 100,231 miles on 12 Jun 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jun 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 29 Sept 2010: 43,278 miles, lower than 62,243 miles on 30 Sept 2009.
  • 23 Sept 2020: 75,127 miles, lower than 96,851 miles on 3 Oct 2019.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
100,231 miles · 10 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,257 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 100,231 miles
  • 2025 – 88,824 miles
  • 2024 – 86,000 miles
  • 2023 – 82,622 miles
  • 2022 – 79,230 miles
  • 2020 – 75,127 miles
  • 2019 – 96,851 miles
  • 2018 – 72,992 miles
  • 2017 – 70,715 miles
  • 2016 – 68,420 miles
  • 2015 – 64,825 miles
  • 2014 – 61,916 miles
  • 2013 – 58,426 miles
  • 2012 – 53,699 miles
  • 2011 – 48,962 miles
  • 2010 – 43,278 miles
  • 2009 – 62,243 miles
  • 2008 – 56,332 miles
  • 2007 – 37,894 miles
  • 2006 – 16,260 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,231 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

27 tests since 20 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,231 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    100,231 miles
    Test number
    789987668325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail100,231 miles (+11,407)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,231 miles
    Test number
    111492860501
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass88,824 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    88,824 miles
    Test number
    627909438158
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail88,824 miles (+2,824)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,824 miles
    Test number
    268111293041
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass86,000 miles (+3,378)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    86,000 miles
    Test number
    288566515659

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass82,622 miles (+3,392)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    82,622 miles
    Test number
    780295906727

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass79,230 miles (+52)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    79,230 miles
    Test number
    796370385121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail79,178 miles (+4,051)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,178 miles
    Test number
    884836143234
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass75,127 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    75,127 miles
    Test number
    147767395845

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail75,127 miles (-21,724)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,127 miles
    Test number
    510274489345
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass96,851 miles (+23,859)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    96,851 miles
    Test number
    640611500290
    • AdvisoryUndertraYS FITTD

  12. Pass72,992 miles (+2,277)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    72,992 miles
    Test number
    137954364853
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  13. Pass70,715 miles (+2,295)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    70,715 miles
    Test number
    812389216947

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass68,420 miles (+3,595)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    68,420 miles
    Test number
    210870610825

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass64,825 miles (+2,909)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    64,825 miles
    Test number
    496254312716

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass61,916 miles (+3,490)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    61,916 miles
    Test number
    565555074202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass58,426 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    58,426 miles
    Test number
    159798573224
    • NoteGearbox oil leak

  18. Fail58,425 miles (+4,726)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,425 miles
    Test number
    946028273252
    • 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 ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteGearbox oil leak

  19. Pass53,699 miles (+4,737)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    53,699 miles
    Test number
    268258852217
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass48,962 miles (+5,684)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    48,962 miles
    Test number
    745583251202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass43,278 miles (-18,965)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    43,278 miles
    Test number
    390162570292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass62,243 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    62,243 miles
    Test number
    822433079295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail62,243 miles (+5,911)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,243 miles
    Test number
    880033579214
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

  24. Pass56,332 miles (+78)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    56,332 miles
    Test number
    913255818327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail56,254 miles (+18,360)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,254 miles
    Test number
    423623218414
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass37,894 miles (+21,634)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    37,894 miles
    Test number
    453119167269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass16,260 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    16,260 miles
    Test number
    204063366279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR53 SDV

Does LR53 SDV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR53 SDV is valid until 2 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR53 SDV?
The MOT on LR53 SDV is valid until 2 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR53 SDV done?
LR53 SDV was recorded at 100,231 miles at its MOT on 12 Jun 2026, an average of 4,257 miles a year.
Has LR53 SDV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR53 SDV has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on LR53 SDV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 29 Sept 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR53 SDV find?
LR53 SDV passed its latest MOT on 12 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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