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Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,796 cc

LR53 SWZMOT history

LR53 SWZ is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 8 Dec 2003. Its MOT is valid until 1 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 70,588 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jan 2026.

LR53 SWZ blue Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Feb 2027
Mileage
70,588 mi
At MOT on 23 Jan 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,859 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR53 SWZ
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
8 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR53 SWZ was last recorded at 70,588 miles on 23 Jan 2026, 1,571 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 Dec 2014: 36,767 miles, lower than 39,593 miles on 9 Dec 2014.

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
69,017 miles · 30 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,571 miles
Average per year
2,859 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 70,588 miles
  • 2025 – 69,017 miles
  • 2024 – 67,744 miles
  • 2022 – 66,487 miles
  • 2021 – 64,702 miles
  • 2020 – 63,144 miles
  • 2019 – 61,694 miles
  • 2018 – 57,849 miles
  • 2017 – 54,788 miles
  • 2016 – 46,961 miles
  • 2014 – 36,767 miles
  • 2013 – 35,064 miles
  • 2012 – 32,600 miles
  • 2010 – 30,315 miles
  • 2009 – 27,446 miles
  • 2006 – 15,837 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,588 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

26 tests since 30 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,588 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    70,588 miles
    Test number
    228059638267
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

  2. Fail70,588 miles (+1,571)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,588 miles
    Test number
    478973128407
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

  3. Pass69,017 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    69,017 miles
    Test number
    792183459859

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail69,017 miles (+1,273)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,017 miles
    Test number
    406816501672
    • MajorFront Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorRear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

  5. Pass67,744 miles (+1,257)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    67,744 miles
    Test number
    933588910837

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass66,487 miles (+1,785)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    66,487 miles
    Test number
    370944134788

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass64,702 miles (+1,558)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    64,702 miles
    Test number
    190073559645
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass63,144 miles (+1,450)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    63,144 miles
    Test number
    978359771358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass61,694 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    61,694 miles
    Test number
    215485355130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail61,694 miles (+3,845)4 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,694 miles
    Test number
    920987404944
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass57,849 miles (+3,061)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    57,849 miles
    Test number
    655509360821
    • AdvisoryRear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass54,788 miles (+2,782)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    54,788 miles
    Test number
    669445570473
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads wearing thin

  13. Pass52,006 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    52,006 miles
    Test number
    111795837587
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

  14. Fail51,983 miles (+5,022)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,983 miles
    Test number
    405397943835
    • FailureNearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass46,961 miles (+10,194)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    46,961 miles
    Test number
    134864284460
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both, cross strut arms (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass36,767 miles (-2,826)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    36,767 miles
    Test number
    435783254425
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteTyres perished,no cords exposed.

  17. Fail39,593 miles (+4,529)2 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,593 miles
    Test number
    997673344314
    • FailureNearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteTyres perished,no cords exposed.

  18. Pass35,064 miles (+1,998)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    35,064 miles
    Test number
    745658553318
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass33,066 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    33,066 miles
    Test number
    265942603083
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  20. Fail33,066 miles (+466)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,066 miles
    Test number
    606132603069
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  21. Fail32,600 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,600 miles
    Test number
    616443102074
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  22. Pass32,600 miles (+2,285)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    32,600 miles
    Test number
    666373802054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass30,315 miles (+2,869)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    30,315 miles
    Test number
    720914550377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass27,446 miles (+1,902)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    27,446 miles
    Test number
    770844749303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass25,544 miles (+9,707)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    25,544 miles
    Test number
    551626809013
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  26. Pass15,837 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    15,837 miles
    Test number
    961904936382
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about LR53 SWZ

Does LR53 SWZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR53 SWZ is valid until 1 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR53 SWZ?
The MOT on LR53 SWZ is valid until 1 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR53 SWZ done?
LR53 SWZ was recorded at 70,588 miles at its MOT on 23 Jan 2026, an average of 2,859 miles a year.
Has LR53 SWZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR53 SWZ has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LR53 SWZ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Dec 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR53 SWZ find?
LR53 SWZ passed its latest MOT on 23 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; offside front wheel bearing has slight play; rear direction indicator slightly discoloured both.

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