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Mercedes-Benz C 320

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 3,199 cc

LS53 CLNMOT history

LS53 CLN is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz C 320 first used on 11 Nov 2003. Its MOT expired on 19 Oct 2025 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 140,049 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2024.

LS53 CLN blue Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 19 Oct 2025
Mileage
140,049 mi
At MOT on 10 Oct 2024
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,976 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 CLN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C 320
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
11 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
10 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 CLN was last recorded at 140,049 miles on 10 Oct 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Apr 2011: 60,429 miles, lower than 107,491 miles on 16 Apr 2011.

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
140,049 miles · 9 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,976 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 140,049 miles
  • 2023 – 137,230 miles
  • 2022 – 131,246 miles
  • 2021 – 125,116 miles
  • 2020 – 121,301 miles
  • 2019 – 117,445 miles
  • 2018 – 110,655 miles
  • 2017 – 101,512 miles
  • 2016 – 93,366 miles
  • 2015 – 86,488 miles
  • 2014 – 79,495 miles
  • 2013 – 73,342 miles
  • 2012 – 68,481 miles
  • 2011 – 62,791 miles
  • 2010 – 54,842 miles
  • 2009 – 49,106 miles
  • 2008 – 43,339 miles
  • 2007 – 35,150 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,049 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront tyres worn lowRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear brake pads worn lowRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2013

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

28 tests since 23 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,049 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    140,049 miles
    Test number
    835297244662
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn low
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads worn low

  2. Fail140,049 miles (+2,819)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,049 miles
    Test number
    237881037221
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn low
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads worn low

  3. Pass137,230 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    137,230 miles
    Test number
    538283843040
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail137,230 miles (+5,984)1 dangerous7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,230 miles
    Test number
    805073713842
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass131,246 miles (+6,130)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    131,246 miles
    Test number
    562500052742
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass125,116 miles (+3,815)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    125,116 miles
    Test number
    805066828724
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  7. Pass121,301 miles (+3,856)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    121,301 miles
    Test number
    877145533737

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass117,445 miles (+6,790)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    117,445 miles
    Test number
    540097102965
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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))

  9. Pass110,655 miles (+9,143)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    110,655 miles
    Test number
    354683905470
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass101,512 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    101,512 miles
    Test number
    389610531422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail101,511 miles (+8,145)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,511 miles
    Test number
    273458539844
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads wearing thin

  12. Pass93,366 miles (+6,878)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    93,366 miles
    Test number
    791856322308
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass86,488 miles (+6,993)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    86,488 miles
    Test number
    871844714990

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass79,495 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    79,495 miles
    Test number
    837613534299
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn outer shoulder and slight damage outer sidewall
    • NoteNearside rear tyre slight damage outer sidewall
    • NoteOffside front tyre slightly worn shoulders and damaged outer sidewall

  15. Fail79,495 miles (+6,153)1 failure4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,495 miles
    Test number
    488563134297
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn outer shoulder and slight damage outer sidewall
    • NoteNearside rear tyre slight damage outer sidewall
    • NoteOffside front tyre slightly worn shoulders and damaged outer sidewall

  16. Pass73,342 miles (+29)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    73,342 miles
    Test number
    525476213315
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail73,313 miles (+4,832)1 failure2 repaired4 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,313 miles
    Test number
    786452413383
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Fail68,481 miles1 repaired7 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,481 miles
    Test number
    158456002315
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs pitted and worn
    • NoteFront brake pads wearing thin
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteRear brake calipers corroded
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  19. Pass68,481 miles (+5,690)7 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    68,481 miles
    Test number
    915426202308
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs pitted and worn
    • NoteFront brake pads wearing thin
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteRear brake calipers corroded
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  20. Pass62,791 miles (+2,362)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    62,791 miles
    Test number
    407989791244
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly worn

  21. Pass60,429 miles (-47,062)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    60,429 miles
    Test number
    165798901150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail107,491 miles (+52,649)2 dangerous2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,491 miles
    Test number
    729796501183
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • 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)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre has deep split in tread

  23. Pass54,842 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    54,842 miles
    Test number
    724700970086
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  24. Fail54,842 miles (+5,736)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,842 miles
    Test number
    373888660045
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  25. Pass49,106 miles (+5,767)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    49,106 miles
    Test number
    700913219169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass43,339 miles (+8,189)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    43,339 miles
    Test number
    192769878421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass35,150 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    35,150 miles
    Test number
    951592987049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail35,150 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,150 miles
    Test number
    774452687060
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LS53 CLN

Does LS53 CLN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS53 CLN expired on 19 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS53 CLN?
The MOT on LS53 CLN expired on 19 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS53 CLN done?
LS53 CLN was recorded at 140,049 miles at its MOT on 10 Oct 2024, an average of 5,976 miles a year.
Has LS53 CLN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 CLN has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LS53 CLN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Apr 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS53 CLN find?
LS53 CLN passed its latest MOT on 10 Oct 2024 with 4 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; front tyres worn low, and 1 more.

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