Mercedes-Benz logo

Mercedes-Benz C

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,796 cc

LR53 VXXMOT history

LR53 VXX is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 13 Oct 2003. Its MOT expired on 20 Nov 2025 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 138,918 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Nov 2024.

LR53 VXX black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz C-Class, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 20 Nov 2025
Mileage
138,918 mi
At MOT on 12 Nov 2024
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,322 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for LR53 VXX in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
LR53 VXX
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
13 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
12 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR53 VXX was last recorded at 138,918 miles on 12 Nov 2024, 2,294 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,624 miles · 21 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
2,294 miles
Average per year
6,322 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 138,918 miles
  • 2023 – 136,624 miles
  • 2022 – 132,729 miles
  • 2021 – 129,125 miles
  • 2020 – 125,084 miles
  • 2019 – 121,606 miles
  • 2018 – 116,238 miles
  • 2017 – 108,549 miles
  • 2016 – 99,826 miles
  • 2015 – 92,274 miles
  • 2014 – 85,719 miles
  • 2013 – 81,163 miles
  • 2011 – 73,474 miles
  • 2010 – 63,637 miles
  • 2009 – 52,231 miles
  • 2008 – 39,894 miles
  • 2007 – 30,121 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,918 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play alloy arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play alloy arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisorySmell of oil

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 headlamp deteriorating

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Both rear tyres worn (inner) edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Indicator switch faulty Offside operation

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front brake pads low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

24 tests since 28 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,918 miles (+2,294)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    138,918 miles
    Test number
    452829154679
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play alloy arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play alloy arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySmell of oil

  2. Pass136,624 miles (+2)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    136,624 miles
    Test number
    451904783001
    • MinorIndicator switch faulty Offside operation (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn (inner) edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Aluminium arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Aluminium arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail136,622 miles (+3,893)6 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,622 miles
    Test number
    243999047797
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorIndicator switch faulty Offside operation (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn (inner) edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Aluminium arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Aluminium arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass132,729 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    132,729 miles
    Test number
    204503919092
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside front jacking mount rubber missing
    • AdvisoryNearside headlamp deteriorating
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre wearing low / edges worn (damage to outer sidewall)
    • AdvisoryPlay detected in nearside front wheel bearing
    • AdvisorySlight oil leaks from engine/ gearbox areas?
    • AdvisorySlight play in both rear anti roll bar bushes
    • AdvisorySlight play in offside front wheel bearing

  5. Fail132,729 miles (+3,604)1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,729 miles
    Test number
    396848608156
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside front jacking mount rubber missing
    • AdvisoryNearside headlamp deteriorating
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre wearing low / edges worn (damage to outer sidewall)
    • AdvisoryPlay detected in nearside front wheel bearing
    • AdvisorySlight oil leaks from engine/ gearbox areas?
    • AdvisorySlight play in both rear anti roll bar bushes
    • AdvisorySlight play in offside front wheel bearing

  6. Pass129,125 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    129,125 miles
    Test number
    631831891734
    • AdvisoryO/s front pads getting low
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes corroding into rear flexi hose

  7. Fail129,125 miles (+4,041)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,125 miles
    Test number
    221028159152
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn track control arm(steel arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s front pads getting low
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes corroding into rear flexi hose

  8. Pass125,084 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    125,084 miles
    Test number
    768924818504
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads low

  9. Fail125,084 miles (+3,478)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,084 miles
    Test number
    181464995014
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads low

  10. Pass121,606 miles (+5,368)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    121,606 miles
    Test number
    317114242654
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass116,238 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    116,238 miles
    Test number
    879415326737
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall and inner edge worn
    • AdvisoryNearside headlamp deteriorating

  12. Fail116,234 miles (+7,685)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,234 miles
    Test number
    543745564528
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached Lower ball joint insecure (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure Mounting bracket (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall and inner edge worn
    • AdvisoryNearside headlamp deteriorating

  13. Pass108,549 miles (+8,723)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    108,549 miles
    Test number
    591432809645

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass99,826 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    99,826 miles
    Test number
    462876043330
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads low

  15. Fail99,826 miles (+7,552)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,826 miles
    Test number
    691421354135
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads low

  16. Pass92,274 miles (+6,555)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    92,274 miles
    Test number
    726317995159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass85,719 miles (+4,556)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    85,719 miles
    Test number
    899522614295
    • NoteNearside front jacking mount rubber missing
    • NoteNearside rear tyre nearing limit
    • NoteOffside rear tyre getting low
    • NoteSlight play in nearside front wheel bearing

  18. Pass81,163 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    81,163 miles
    Test number
    497432293115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail81,163 miles (+7,689)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,163 miles
    Test number
    868342493144
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  20. Pass73,474 miles (+9,837)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    73,474 miles
    Test number
    745867751264
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteDamage to near side front wheel and tyre side wall. No cords showing

  21. Pass63,637 miles (+11,406)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    63,637 miles
    Test number
    521908060247
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

  22. Pass52,231 miles (+12,337)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    52,231 miles
    Test number
    371704539452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass39,894 miles (+9,773)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    39,894 miles
    Test number
    283513648211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass30,121 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    30,121 miles
    Test number
    584160047214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR53 VXX

Does LR53 VXX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR53 VXX expired on 20 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR53 VXX?
The MOT on LR53 VXX expired on 20 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR53 VXX done?
LR53 VXX was recorded at 138,918 miles at its MOT on 12 Nov 2024, an average of 6,322 miles a year.
Has LR53 VXX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR53 VXX has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LR53 VXX 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 VXX find?
LR53 VXX passed its latest MOT on 12 Nov 2024 with 4 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play alloy arm; offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play alloy arm; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 1 more.

Related registrations

Browse all LR53V registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.