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Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,796 cc

LS53 CKDMOT history

LS53 CKD is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 10 Nov 2003. Its MOT expired on 5 Jan 2026 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 81,815 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jan 2025.

LS53 CKD blue Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 5 Jan 2026
Mileage
81,815 mi
At MOT on 6 Jan 2025
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,826 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 CKD
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
10 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 CKD was last recorded at 81,815 miles on 6 Jan 2025, 286 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,529 miles · 11 May 2024
Between the last two tests
286 miles
Average per year
2,826 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 81,815 miles
  • 2024 – 81,529 miles
  • 2023 – 81,413 miles
  • 2022 – 78,668 miles
  • 2021 – 74,043 miles
  • 2020 – 72,021 miles
  • 2019 – 69,414 miles
  • 2017 – 67,313 miles
  • 2016 – 65,856 miles
  • 2015 – 62,435 miles
  • 2014 – 59,073 miles
  • 2013 – 54,460 miles
  • 2011 – 50,014 miles
  • 2010 – 47,017 miles
  • 2008 – 42,462 miles
  • 2007 – 31,626 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,815 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2013

Full MOT history

19 tests since 5 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,815 miles (+286)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    81,815 miles
    Test number
    769091805685

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass81,529 miles (+116)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2025
    Odometer
    81,529 miles
    Test number
    486700190490
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder covered by under seal

  3. Pass81,413 miles (+2,745)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2024
    Odometer
    81,413 miles
    Test number
    950713749175
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear covered by under seal

  4. Pass78,668 miles (+4,625)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2023
    Odometer
    78,668 miles
    Test number
    635281624043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass74,043 miles (+2,022)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2022
    Odometer
    74,043 miles
    Test number
    939654249331
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass72,021 miles (+2,607)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2021
    Odometer
    72,021 miles
    Test number
    936086188014
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass69,414 miles (+2,101)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    69,414 miles
    Test number
    934050905359
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass67,313 miles (+1,457)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    67,313 miles
    Test number
    614133364005
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Pass65,856 miles (+3,421)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    65,856 miles
    Test number
    946347416617

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail62,435 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,435 miles
    Test number
    365547795009
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  11. Pass62,435 miles (+3,362)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    62,435 miles
    Test number
    787657295084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass59,073 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    59,073 miles
    Test number
    207655084085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail59,012 miles (+4,552)2 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,012 miles
    Test number
    168645284402
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  14. Pass54,460 miles (+4,446)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    54,460 miles
    Test number
    486930453006
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass50,014 miles (+2,997)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    50,014 miles
    Test number
    345139121243
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass47,017 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    47,017 miles
    Test number
    792365080022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail47,017 miles (+4,555)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,017 miles
    Test number
    932045580039
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  18. Pass42,462 miles (+10,836)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    42,462 miles
    Test number
    324710278297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass31,626 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    31,626 miles
    Test number
    734615597085
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LS53 CKD

Does LS53 CKD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS53 CKD expired on 5 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS53 CKD?
The MOT on LS53 CKD expired on 5 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS53 CKD done?
LS53 CKD was recorded at 81,815 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2025, an average of 2,826 miles a year.
Has LS53 CKD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 CKD has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Apr 2015.
Has the mileage on LS53 CKD 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 CKD find?
LS53 CKD passed its latest MOT on 6 Jan 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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