Mercedes-Benz C
Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,796 cc
LS53 CJFMOT history
LS53 CJF is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 14 Nov 2003. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 96,007 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 8 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 96,007 mi
- At MOT on 9 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 20 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 3,690 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS53 CJF
- 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
- 14 Nov 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 8 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS53 CJF was last recorded at 96,007 miles on 9 Jul 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jul 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 96,007 miles · 8 Jul 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 3,690 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 96,007 miles
- 2025 – 83,612 miles
- 2024 – 80,142 miles
- 2023 – 77,158 miles
- 2022 – 76,844 miles
- 2021 – 75,975 miles
- 2020 – 74,154 miles
- 2019 – 73,184 miles
- 2018 – 72,267 miles
- 2017 – 71,163 miles
- 2016 – 68,849 miles
- 2015 – 66,393 miles
- 2014 – 63,539 miles
- 2013 – 60,722 miles
- 2012 – 57,348 miles
- 2011 – 49,482 miles
- 2010 – 40,606 miles
- 2009 – 36,222 miles
- 2007 – 30,054 miles
- 2006 – 23,740 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass96,007 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Affected by indicator. (4.2.3 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024
Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023
Full MOT history
28 tests since 7 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass96,007 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 96,007 miles
- Test number
- 270134268973
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Affected by indicator. (4.2.3 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Fail96,007 miles (+12,395)1 dangerous2 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,007 miles
- Test number
- 213459412737
- DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Affected by indicator. (4.2.3 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass83,612 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 83,612 miles
- Test number
- 498887374767
- AdvisoryCentral Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
FailMileage not read1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 818193118611
- DangerousOffside Rear Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Pass80,142 miles (+2,984)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 80,142 miles
- Test number
- 751955114543
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass77,158 miles (+314)1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 77,158 miles
- Test number
- 481094394628
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront suspension components have surface corrosion
- AdvisoryOffside Front track rod slight play
- AdvisoryOffside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear suspension components have surface corrosion
- AdvisorySteering wheels leather coming away from wheel
Pass76,844 miles (+869)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 76,844 miles
- Test number
- 292126929389
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass75,975 miles (+1)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 75,975 miles
- Test number
- 161923932873
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail75,974 miles (+1,820)2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,974 miles
- Test number
- 548341798599
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass74,154 miles (+6)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 74,154 miles
- Test number
- 910092490790
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output near side and off side front (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front fog light not working
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail74,148 miles (+964)3 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,148 miles
- Test number
- 519584368179
- MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output near side and off side front (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front fog light not working
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass73,184 miles (+917)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 73,184 miles
- Test number
- 395284173288
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass72,267 miles (+1,104)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 72,267 miles
- Test number
- 895222197416
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,163 miles (+2,314)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 71,163 miles
- Test number
- 791799983093
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,849 miles (+2,456)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 68,849 miles
- Test number
- 995436825258
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,393 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 66,393 miles
- Test number
- 650352515057
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail66,393 miles (+2,854)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,393 miles
- Test number
- 625735195128
- FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- NoteRear brake discs slightly worn
- NoteFront brake discs slightly corroded
Pass63,539 miles (+2,817)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 63,539 miles
- Test number
- 369673284187
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,722 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 60,722 miles
- Test number
- 229876993403
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail60,722 miles (+3,374)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,722 miles
- Test number
- 455586393172
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Fail57,348 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,348 miles
- Test number
- 367957602490
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass57,348 miles (+7,866)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 57,348 miles
- Test number
- 525917602278
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,482 miles (+8,876)
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2012
- Odometer
- 49,482 miles
- Test number
- 276926821180
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,606 miles (+4,384)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 40,606 miles
- Test number
- 923295120056
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,222 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 36,222 miles
- Test number
- 134614719495
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail36,222 miles (+6,168)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 36,222 miles
- Test number
- 191492819466
- FailureRear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Pass30,054 miles (+6,314)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 30,054 miles
- Test number
- 473438437315
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,740 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 23,740 miles
- Test number
- 944241246370
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS53 CJF
- Does LS53 CJF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS53 CJF is valid until 8 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LS53 CJF?
- The MOT on LS53 CJF is valid until 8 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LS53 CJF done?
- LS53 CJF was recorded at 96,007 miles at its MOT on 9 Jul 2026, an average of 3,690 miles a year.
- Has LS53 CJF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS53 CJF has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on LS53 CJF 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 LS53 CJF find?
- LS53 CJF passed its latest MOT on 9 Jul 2026 with 7 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; nearside front service brake binding but not excessively, and 4 more.
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