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Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,796 cc

LR53 SSOMOT history

LR53 SSO is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 23 Oct 2003. Its MOT expired on 24 Sept 2025 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 83,702 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Sept 2024.

LR53 SSO blue Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 24 Sept 2025
Mileage
83,702 mi
At MOT on 11 Sept 2024
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,402 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR53 SSO
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
23 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
11 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR53 SSO was last recorded at 83,702 miles on 11 Sept 2024, 7,338 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,364 miles · 5 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
7,338 miles
Average per year
3,402 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 83,702 miles
  • 2023 – 76,364 miles
  • 2022 – 72,891 miles
  • 2021 – 71,638 miles
  • 2020 – 70,483 miles
  • 2019 – 68,171 miles
  • 2018 – 65,700 miles
  • 2017 – 60,842 miles
  • 2016 – 57,469 miles
  • 2015 – 54,328 miles
  • 2014 – 52,585 miles
  • 2013 – 49,128 miles
  • 2012 – 45,290 miles
  • 2011 – 41,637 miles
  • 2010 – 37,930 miles
  • 2009 – 33,297 miles
  • 2008 – 29,469 miles
  • 2007 – 26,807 miles
  • 2006 – 23,355 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,702 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

25 tests since 5 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,702 miles (+7,338)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    83,702 miles
    Test number
    773111328401
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass76,364 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    76,364 miles
    Test number
    399436948492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail76,364 miles (+3,473)1 dangerous1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,364 miles
    Test number
    567058334700
    • DangerousNearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass72,891 miles (+1,253)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    72,891 miles
    Test number
    411467175112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass71,638 miles (+1,155)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    71,638 miles
    Test number
    529017062884

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass70,483 miles (+2,312)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    70,483 miles
    Test number
    331631256374
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass68,171 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    68,171 miles
    Test number
    787272734029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail68,171 miles (+2,471)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,171 miles
    Test number
    672838271082
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

  9. Pass65,700 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    65,700 miles
    Test number
    850778508035
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  10. Fail65,700 miles (+4,858)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,700 miles
    Test number
    450620351549
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  11. Pass60,842 miles (+3,373)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    60,842 miles
    Test number
    934639564858

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass57,469 miles (+3,141)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    57,469 miles
    Test number
    774219578574

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass54,328 miles (+1,743)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    54,328 miles
    Test number
    255942055063
    • AdvisoryBOTH FRONT TYRES CRACKED ON OUTTER EGDE..

  14. Pass52,585 miles (+3,457)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    52,585 miles
    Test number
    535349554241
    • NoteBoth front tyres cracked

  15. Pass49,128 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    49,128 miles
    Test number
    808465153262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail49,127 miles (+3,837)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,127 miles
    Test number
    725304553228
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteEngine light on...

  17. Pass45,290 miles (+3,653)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    45,290 miles
    Test number
    799841262260
    • NoteBOTH FRONT TYRES CRACKED ON OUTER EDGES

  18. Pass41,637 miles (+3,707)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    41,637 miles
    Test number
    329405861240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass37,930 miles (+4,633)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    37,930 miles
    Test number
    922596260247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass33,297 miles (+3,828)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    33,297 miles
    Test number
    721478569254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass29,469 miles (+2,662)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    29,469 miles
    Test number
    852903568259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass26,807 miles (+3,452)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    26,807 miles
    Test number
    254773167273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail23,355 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,355 miles
    Test number
    740718436318
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  24. Pass23,355 miles (+679)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    23,355 miles
    Test number
    873688736338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass22,676 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    22,676 miles
    Test number
    743798376268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR53 SSO

Does LR53 SSO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR53 SSO expired on 24 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR53 SSO?
The MOT on LR53 SSO expired on 24 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR53 SSO done?
LR53 SSO was recorded at 83,702 miles at its MOT on 11 Sept 2024, an average of 3,402 miles a year.
Has LR53 SSO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR53 SSO has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on LR53 SSO 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 SSO find?
LR53 SSO passed its latest MOT on 11 Sept 2024 with 1 advisory: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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