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Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,796 cc

LR53 VYFMOT history

LR53 VYF is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 17 Nov 2003. Its MOT is valid until 25 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 76,919 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Feb 2026.

LR53 VYF black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Feb 2027
Mileage
76,919 mi
At MOT on 16 Feb 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,846 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR53 VYF
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
17 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR53 VYF was last recorded at 76,919 miles on 16 Feb 2026, 175 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Feb 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 26 Apr 2010: 44,537 miles, lower than 370,005 miles on 30 Oct 2008.

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
76,744 miles · 26 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
175 miles
Average per year
2,846 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 76,919 miles
  • 2025 – 76,744 miles
  • 2024 – 76,407 miles
  • 2023 – 76,318 miles
  • 2021 – 76,034 miles
  • 2020 – 75,710 miles
  • 2019 – 75,275 miles
  • 2018 – 74,628 miles
  • 2017 – 69,635 miles
  • 2016 – 66,824 miles
  • 2015 – 63,526 miles
  • 2014 – 58,271 miles
  • 2013 – 55,014 miles
  • 2012 – 51,116 miles
  • 2011 – 48,571 miles
  • 2010 – 44,537 miles
  • 2008 – 370,005 miles
  • 2007 – 29,063 miles
  • 2006 – 22,164 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,919 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

25 tests since 20 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,919 miles (+175)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    76,919 miles
    Test number
    802322658433
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass76,744 miles (+337)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    76,744 miles
    Test number
    982547757587
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass76,407 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    76,407 miles
    Test number
    296620529737
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail76,407 miles (+89)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,407 miles
    Test number
    825394065488
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass76,318 miles (+284)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    76,318 miles
    Test number
    439174255132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass76,034 miles (+324)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    76,034 miles
    Test number
    399173855587

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass75,710 miles (+435)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    75,710 miles
    Test number
    679979108509

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass75,275 miles (+647)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    75,275 miles
    Test number
    682978472238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass74,628 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2019
    Odometer
    74,628 miles
    Test number
    370957545728

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail74,623 miles (+4,988)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,623 miles
    Test number
    733955194161
    • FailureFront registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  11. Pass69,635 miles (+2,811)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    69,635 miles
    Test number
    301330118062
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front+Rear (6.3.1d)

  12. Pass66,824 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    66,824 miles
    Test number
    157907896196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail66,824 miles (+3,298)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,824 miles
    Test number
    482353586293
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

  14. Pass63,526 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    63,526 miles
    Test number
    428395955118
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Fail63,525 miles (+5,254)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,525 miles
    Test number
    499825855146
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass58,271 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    58,271 miles
    Test number
    536522914126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail58,271 miles (+3,257)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,271 miles
    Test number
    215102814402
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

  18. Pass55,014 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    55,014 miles
    Test number
    268826003179
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  19. Fail55,014 miles (+3,898)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,014 miles
    Test number
    257676503139
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  20. Pass51,116 miles (+2,545)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    51,116 miles
    Test number
    395327112106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass48,571 miles (+4,034)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2012
    Odometer
    48,571 miles
    Test number
    477618841147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass44,537 miles (-325,468)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    44,537 miles
    Test number
    194286410139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass370,005 miles (+340,942)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    370,005 miles
    Test number
    403804208346
    • NoteN/S/F TRYE SLIGHTLY WORN ON EDGES

  24. Pass29,063 miles (+6,899)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    29,063 miles
    Test number
    250541517303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass22,164 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    22,164 miles
    Test number
    940334626346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR53 VYF

Does LR53 VYF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR53 VYF is valid until 25 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR53 VYF?
The MOT on LR53 VYF is valid until 25 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 VYF done?
LR53 VYF was recorded at 76,919 miles at its MOT on 16 Feb 2026, an average of 2,846 miles a year.
Has LR53 VYF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR53 VYF has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LR53 VYF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 26 Apr 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR53 VYF find?
LR53 VYF passed its latest MOT on 16 Feb 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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