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Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,796 cc

LR53 SFFMOT history

LR53 SFF is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 22 Nov 2003. Its MOT expired on 11 May 2024 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 95,645 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 May 2023.

LR53 SFF black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 11 May 2024
Mileage
95,645 mi
At MOT on 12 May 2023
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,606 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR53 SFF
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
22 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 May 2024
Latest MOT test
12 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR53 SFF was last recorded at 95,645 miles on 12 May 2023, 3,578 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 May 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,067 miles · 5 May 2022
Between the last two tests
3,578 miles
Average per year
4,606 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 95,645 miles
  • 2022 – 92,067 miles
  • 2021 – 86,806 miles
  • 2019 – 79,701 miles
  • 2018 – 77,761 miles
  • 2017 – 75,000 miles
  • 2016 – 72,786 miles
  • 2015 – 69,122 miles
  • 2014 – 66,125 miles
  • 2013 – 63,952 miles
  • 2012 – 61,817 miles
  • 2011 – 58,211 miles
  • 2010 – 51,420 miles
  • 2009 – 43,787 miles
  • 2008 – 35,200 miles
  • 2007 – 26,751 miles
  • 2006 – 19,161 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,645 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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

23 tests since 3 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,645 miles (+3,578)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2024
    Odometer
    95,645 miles
    Test number
    152993424216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass92,067 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2023
    Odometer
    92,067 miles
    Test number
    383504120059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail92,067 miles (+5,261)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,067 miles
    Test number
    926079113277
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass86,806 miles (+7,105)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    86,806 miles
    Test number
    616411913491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass79,701 miles (+1,940)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    79,701 miles
    Test number
    614189616871
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  6. Pass77,761 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    77,761 miles
    Test number
    138373863990
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail77,761 miles (+2,761)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,761 miles
    Test number
    386204491960
    • MajorCoil spring fractured or broken both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass75,000 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    75,000 miles
    Test number
    355810535838
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Fail75,000 miles (+2,214)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,000 miles
    Test number
    599497604634
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high Both sides (1.8)
    • Repaired at testRear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating both sides (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Pass72,786 miles (+3,664)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    72,786 miles
    Test number
    393119274508
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre perished on tyre walls

  11. Pass69,122 miles (+2,997)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    69,122 miles
    Test number
    232176593419
    • AdvisoryN/S/F Tyre has fine cracks on outer sidewall
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass66,125 miles (+2,173)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    66,125 miles
    Test number
    769168014381
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass63,952 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    63,952 miles
    Test number
    406527353218
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail63,952 miles (+2,135)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,952 miles
    Test number
    997807953247
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass61,817 miles (+3,606)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    61,817 miles
    Test number
    548956752267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass58,211 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    58,211 miles
    Test number
    138765761295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail58,211 miles (+6,791)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,211 miles
    Test number
    515105161276
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  18. Fail51,420 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,420 miles
    Test number
    433015060200
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass51,420 miles (+7,633)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    51,420 miles
    Test number
    512885660241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass43,787 miles (+8,587)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    43,787 miles
    Test number
    150622769228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass35,200 miles (+8,449)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    35,200 miles
    Test number
    271567768247
    • NoteFront brakes unbalance 20pc

  22. Pass26,751 miles (+7,590)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    26,751 miles
    Test number
    332488767297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass19,161 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    19,161 miles
    Test number
    651736776260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR53 SFF

Does LR53 SFF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR53 SFF expired on 11 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR53 SFF?
The MOT on LR53 SFF expired on 11 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR53 SFF done?
LR53 SFF was recorded at 95,645 miles at its MOT on 12 May 2023, an average of 4,606 miles a year.
Has LR53 SFF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR53 SFF has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 4 May 2022.
Has the mileage on LR53 SFF 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 SFF find?
LR53 SFF passed its latest MOT on 12 May 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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