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Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,796 cc

LR53 SLVMOT history

LR53 SLV is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 11 Nov 2003. Its MOT expired on 12 Mar 2024 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 118,958 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Mar 2023.

LR53 SLV blue Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 12 Mar 2024
Mileage
118,958 mi
At MOT on 13 Mar 2023
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,260 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR53 SLV
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
11 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
13 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR53 SLV was last recorded at 118,958 miles on 13 Mar 2023, 274 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,684 miles · 20 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
274 miles
Average per year
5,260 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 118,958 miles
  • 2021 – 116,566 miles
  • 2019 – 112,535 miles
  • 2018 – 109,189 miles
  • 2017 – 104,975 miles
  • 2016 – 101,184 miles
  • 2014 – 95,891 miles
  • 2013 – 85,453 miles
  • 2012 – 77,322 miles
  • 2010 – 66,952 miles
  • 2009 – 59,773 miles
  • 2008 – 51,651 miles
  • 2007 – 42,827 miles
  • 2006 – 32,717 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,958 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2013

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 19 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,958 miles (+274)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    118,958 miles
    Test number
    363896759697
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  2. Fail118,684 miles (+2,118)1 dangerous4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,684 miles
    Test number
    962764308162
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel arch corroded

  3. Pass116,566 miles (+4,031)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    116,566 miles
    Test number
    969021337260
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass112,535 miles (+3,346)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    112,535 miles
    Test number
    478053312746
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both drop links (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass109,189 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    109,189 miles
    Test number
    188102350561
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted unable to access all testable items

  6. Fail109,189 miles (+4,214)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,189 miles
    Test number
    541661561078
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted unable to access all testable items

  7. Pass104,975 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    104,975 miles
    Test number
    725166890833

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail104,973 miles (+3,789)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,973 miles
    Test number
    887156714267
    • FailureIndicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

  9. Pass101,184 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    101,184 miles
    Test number
    946357960478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail101,182 miles (+23)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,182 miles
    Test number
    697446406123
    • FailureFront Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint both sides (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureIndicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  11. Fail101,159 miles (+5,268)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,159 miles
    Test number
    164317960610
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Back arm (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint back arm (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater not working wing mirror (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  12. Pass95,891 miles (+10,438)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    95,891 miles
    Test number
    217155044230
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass85,453 miles (+981)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    85,453 miles
    Test number
    668311063017
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass84,472 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    84,472 miles
    Test number
    369741223090
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail84,472 miles (+7,150)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,472 miles
    Test number
    996701323019
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass77,322 miles (+10,370)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    77,322 miles
    Test number
    437947012043
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass66,952 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    66,952 miles
    Test number
    273100000364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail66,952 miles (+7,179)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,952 miles
    Test number
    114740500385
    • FailureNearside Outer Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  19. Pass59,773 miles (+8,122)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    59,773 miles
    Test number
    811297019343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass51,651 miles (+8,824)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    51,651 miles
    Test number
    933710718353
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass42,827 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    42,827 miles
    Test number
    201009917366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail42,827 miles (+10,110)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,827 miles
    Test number
    451266507431
    • 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)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  23. Pass32,717 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    32,717 miles
    Test number
    652432696236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR53 SLV

Does LR53 SLV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR53 SLV expired on 12 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR53 SLV?
The MOT on LR53 SLV expired on 12 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR53 SLV done?
LR53 SLV was recorded at 118,958 miles at its MOT on 13 Mar 2023, an average of 5,260 miles a year.
Has LR53 SLV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR53 SLV has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on LR53 SLV 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 SLV find?
LR53 SLV passed its latest MOT on 13 Mar 2023 with 4 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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