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Mercedes-Benz C

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 2,597 cc

LS53 CKOMOT history

LS53 CKO is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 22 Oct 2003. Its MOT expired on 6 Nov 2024 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 202,363 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jan 2025.

LS53 CKO blue Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 6 Nov 2024
Mileage
202,363 mi
At MOT on 9 Jan 2025
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
9,856 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 CKO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,597 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
22 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
9 Jan 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LS53 CKO was last recorded at 202,363 miles on 9 Jan 2025, 13,262 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
189,101 miles · 16 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
13,262 miles
Average per year
9,856 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 202,363 miles
  • 2023 – 189,101 miles
  • 2022 – 179,148 miles
  • 2021 – 166,116 miles
  • 2020 – 154,449 miles
  • 2019 – 133,973 miles
  • 2018 – 121,385 miles
  • 2017 – 103,824 miles
  • 2016 – 86,910 miles
  • 2015 – 77,198 miles
  • 2013 – 64,763 miles
  • 2012 – 60,491 miles
  • 2011 – 55,201 miles
  • 2010 – 50,361 miles
  • 2009 – 44,410 miles
  • 2008 – 38,301 miles
  • 2007 – 30,445 miles
  • 2006 – 22,586 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail202,363 miles
  • DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel fractured On previous weld repair (5.2.2 (a))
  • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded NS & OS - Near rear NS fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
  • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearmost

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play frontmost

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

26 tests since 14 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail202,363 miles (+13,262)1 dangerous4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,363 miles
    Test number
    781745956309
    • DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel fractured On previous weld repair (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded NS & OS - Near rear NS fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass189,101 miles (+9,953)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    189,101 miles
    Test number
    656509027800
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass179,148 miles (+5)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    179,148 miles
    Test number
    885549406067
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play frontmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust corroded

  4. Fail179,143 miles (+13,027)2 dangerous4 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,143 miles
    Test number
    529987409490
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play frontmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust corroded

  5. Pass166,116 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    166,116 miles
    Test number
    344991411279
    • AdvisoryCentral both sides exhaust mounts broken
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides mounts on subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides mounts on subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail166,116 miles (+11,667)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,116 miles
    Test number
    699404973959
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral both sides exhaust mounts broken
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides mounts on subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides mounts on subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass154,449 miles (+20,476)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    154,449 miles
    Test number
    241181659957
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass133,973 miles (+278)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    133,973 miles
    Test number
    593943171242
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail133,695 miles (+12,310)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,695 miles
    Test number
    944933593524
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded main run over fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass121,385 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2019
    Odometer
    121,385 miles
    Test number
    573658327963
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  11. Fail121,377 miles (+17,553)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,377 miles
    Test number
    647604330179
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  12. Pass103,824 miles (+16,914)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2018
    Odometer
    103,824 miles
    Test number
    205019723032
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge.

  13. Pass86,910 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2017
    Odometer
    86,910 miles
    Test number
    849340729833

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail86,910 miles (+9,712)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,910 miles
    Test number
    775924975632
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  15. Fail77,198 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,198 miles
    Test number
    408810265109
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)

  16. Pass77,198 miles (+12,435)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    77,198 miles
    Test number
    496650365170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass64,763 miles (+4,272)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    64,763 miles
    Test number
    988203073284
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass60,491 miles (+45)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    60,491 miles
    Test number
    666164982282
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Fail60,446 miles (+5,245)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,446 miles
    Test number
    837619772273
    • FailureOffside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass55,201 miles (+4,840)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    55,201 miles
    Test number
    678556471227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass50,361 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    50,361 miles
    Test number
    674186360249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail50,361 miles (+5,951)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,361 miles
    Test number
    844876660283
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass44,410 miles (+6,109)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    44,410 miles
    Test number
    111362289290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass38,301 miles (+7,856)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    38,301 miles
    Test number
    874397788201
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNearside rear tyre on limit.

  25. Pass30,445 miles (+7,859)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    30,445 miles
    Test number
    740362197210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass22,586 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    22,586 miles
    Test number
    563397386251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS53 CKO

Does LS53 CKO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS53 CKO expired on 6 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS53 CKO?
The MOT on LS53 CKO expired on 6 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS53 CKO done?
LS53 CKO was recorded at 202,363 miles at its MOT on 9 Jan 2025, an average of 9,856 miles a year.
Has LS53 CKO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 CKO has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LS53 CKO 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 CKO find?
LS53 CKO failed its latest MOT on 9 Jan 2025 with 1 dangerous defect, 4 major defects, 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside rear road wheel fractured on previous weld repair; fuel cap/sealing device ineffective; nearside front suspension arm ball joint excessively worn, and 5 more.

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