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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,796 cc

LS53 CLJMOT history

LS53 CLJ is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 10 Nov 2003. Its MOT is valid until 25 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 74,170 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Nov 2025.

LS53 CLJ silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Nov 2026
Mileage
74,170 mi
At MOT on 20 Nov 2025
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,138 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 CLJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
10 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 CLJ was last recorded at 74,170 miles on 20 Nov 2025, 995 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,175 miles · 21 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
995 miles
Average per year
3,138 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 74,170 miles
  • 2024 – 73,175 miles
  • 2023 – 72,077 miles
  • 2022 – 70,640 miles
  • 2021 – 68,133 miles
  • 2020 – 66,286 miles
  • 2019 – 64,551 miles
  • 2018 – 61,904 miles
  • 2017 – 58,057 miles
  • 2016 – 53,630 miles
  • 2015 – 53,337 miles
  • 2014 – 51,106 miles
  • 2013 – 48,532 miles
  • 2012 – 46,659 miles
  • 2011 – 44,788 miles
  • 2010 – 43,038 miles
  • 2009 – 36,492 miles
  • 2008 – 28,564 miles
  • 2007 – 22,026 miles
  • 2006 – 14,448 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,170 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

27 tests since 9 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,170 miles (+995)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    74,170 miles
    Test number
    835137967296
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  2. Pass73,175 miles (+1,098)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    73,175 miles
    Test number
    232592958876
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass72,077 miles (+1,437)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    72,077 miles
    Test number
    100101890950
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass70,640 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    70,640 miles
    Test number
    107450907894

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail70,640 miles (+2,507)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,640 miles
    Test number
    321294545533
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

  6. Pass68,133 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    68,133 miles
    Test number
    930422354853
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail68,133 miles (+1,847)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,133 miles
    Test number
    228280534118
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass66,286 miles (+1,735)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    66,286 miles
    Test number
    350271050108
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass64,551 miles (+2,647)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    64,551 miles
    Test number
    327755137084
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass61,904 miles (+3,847)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    61,904 miles
    Test number
    100168273659
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass58,057 miles (+4,427)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    58,057 miles
    Test number
    111594773059
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass53,630 miles (+12)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    53,630 miles
    Test number
    859152504081
    • 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)

  13. Fail53,618 miles (+281)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,618 miles
    Test number
    528980804152
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • 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)

  14. Pass53,337 miles (+2,231)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    53,337 miles
    Test number
    985142817692

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass51,106 miles (+2,574)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    51,106 miles
    Test number
    925156614328
    • NoteBoth rear tyres on legal limit

  16. Pass48,532 miles (+1,873)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    48,532 miles
    Test number
    988145613382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass46,659 miles (+1,871)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    46,659 miles
    Test number
    999144312383
    • 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)

  18. Pass44,788 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    44,788 miles
    Test number
    426664111461
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail44,788 miles (+1,750)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,788 miles
    Test number
    717794911365
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  20. Pass43,038 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    43,038 miles
    Test number
    994457710381
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Fail43,037 miles (+6,545)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,037 miles
    Test number
    473267810314
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass36,492 miles (+7,928)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    36,492 miles
    Test number
    413878109319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass28,564 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    28,564 miles
    Test number
    864282208330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail28,564 miles (+6,538)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,564 miles
    Test number
    262682408309
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front 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)

  25. Pass22,026 miles (+7,578)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    22,026 miles
    Test number
    561133017362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass14,448 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    14,448 miles
    Test number
    460333216455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail14,448 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,448 miles
    Test number
    470423516424
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LS53 CLJ

Does LS53 CLJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS53 CLJ is valid until 25 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS53 CLJ?
The MOT on LS53 CLJ is valid until 25 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS53 CLJ done?
LS53 CLJ was recorded at 74,170 miles at its MOT on 20 Nov 2025, an average of 3,138 miles a year.
Has LS53 CLJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 CLJ has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on LS53 CLJ 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 CLJ find?
LS53 CLJ passed its latest MOT on 20 Nov 2025 with 2 minor defects: nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated.

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