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Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,796 cc

LR53 VBVMOT history

LR53 VBV is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 22 Oct 2003. Its MOT expired on 14 Jan 2023 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 81,649 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jan 2022.

LR53 VBV silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 14 Jan 2023
Mileage
81,649 mi
At MOT on 3 Jan 2022
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,318 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR53 VBV
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
22 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
3 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR53 VBV was last recorded at 81,649 miles on 3 Jan 2022, 12,683 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jan 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 6 Jan 2021: 68,966 miles, lower than 91,951 miles on 15 Jul 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
68,966 miles · 6 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
12,683 miles
Average per year
4,318 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 81,649 miles
  • 2021 – 68,966 miles
  • 2019 – 91,951 miles
  • 2018 – 90,035 miles
  • 2017 – 87,393 miles
  • 2016 – 84,397 miles
  • 2015 – 78,658 miles
  • 2013 – 43,062 miles
  • 2012 – 40,181 miles
  • 2011 – 36,239 miles
  • 2010 – 33,562 miles
  • 2009 – 31,241 miles
  • 2008 – 26,454 miles
  • 2007 – 20,782 miles
  • 2006 – 15,948 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,649 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2013

Full MOT history

22 tests since 17 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,649 miles (+12,683)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    81,649 miles
    Test number
    517471980064
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass68,966 miles (-22,985)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    68,966 miles
    Test number
    834186846871
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass91,951 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    91,951 miles
    Test number
    168387239153
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  4. Fail91,951 miles (+1,916)8 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,951 miles
    Test number
    907059017765
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected in wing mirror (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning in wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected in wing mirror (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning in wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  5. Pass90,035 miles (+2,642)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2019
    Odometer
    90,035 miles
    Test number
    836620078510

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass87,393 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2018
    Odometer
    87,393 miles
    Test number
    712921409827
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

  7. Fail87,393 miles (+2,996)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,393 miles
    Test number
    688875067733
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

  8. Pass84,397 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    84,397 miles
    Test number
    985497718370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail84,383 miles (+5,725)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,383 miles
    Test number
    771540938196
    • DangerousNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  10. Pass78,658 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    78,658 miles
    Test number
    799217195082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail78,658 miles (+35,596)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,658 miles
    Test number
    129227995075
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass43,062 miles2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    43,062 miles
    Test number
    756653453239
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteFront bumper insecure
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth front wheel arch insecure
    • NoteEngine light on
    • NoteN/s/r mulding side strep insecure

  13. Fail43,062 miles (+2,881)4 failures2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,062 miles
    Test number
    448723953256
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteFront bumper insecure
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth front wheel arch insecure
    • NoteEngine light on
    • NoteN/s/r mulding side strep insecure

  14. Pass40,181 miles (+3,942)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    40,181 miles
    Test number
    477667392223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass36,239 miles (+2,677)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    36,239 miles
    Test number
    979967861200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass33,562 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    33,562 miles
    Test number
    342433560493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail33,562 miles (+2,321)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,562 miles
    Test number
    424833260257
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  18. Pass31,241 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    31,241 miles
    Test number
    352429779437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail31,241 miles (+4,787)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,241 miles
    Test number
    964808679276
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass26,454 miles (+5,672)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    26,454 miles
    Test number
    230795578257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass20,782 miles (+4,834)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    20,782 miles
    Test number
    154578977205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass15,948 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    15,948 miles
    Test number
    644540696204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR53 VBV

Does LR53 VBV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR53 VBV expired on 14 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR53 VBV?
The MOT on LR53 VBV expired on 14 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR53 VBV done?
LR53 VBV was recorded at 81,649 miles at its MOT on 3 Jan 2022, an average of 4,318 miles a year.
Has LR53 VBV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR53 VBV has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jul 2019.
Has the mileage on LR53 VBV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 6 Jan 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR53 VBV find?
LR53 VBV passed its latest MOT on 3 Jan 2022 with 3 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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