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Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 2,148 cc

LS53 CLXMOT history

LS53 CLX is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 24 Oct 2003. Its MOT expired on 15 Sept 2024 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 184,601 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Sept 2023.

LS53 CLX silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 15 Sept 2024
Mileage
184,601 mi
At MOT on 16 Sept 2023
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,978 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 CLX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
24 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
16 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 CLX was last recorded at 184,601 miles on 16 Sept 2023, 12,882 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
171,719 miles · 15 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
12,882 miles
Average per year
8,978 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 184,601 miles
  • 2022 – 171,719 miles
  • 2021 – 151,294 miles
  • 2020 – 148,571 miles
  • 2018 – 145,127 miles
  • 2017 – 140,216 miles
  • 2016 – 133,584 miles
  • 2015 – 122,966 miles
  • 2014 – 110,725 miles
  • 2013 – 99,991 miles
  • 2012 – 92,447 miles
  • 2011 – 84,403 miles
  • 2010 – 77,353 miles
  • 2009 – 68,776 miles
  • 2008 – 57,845 miles
  • 2007 – 45,328 miles
  • 2006 – 32,889 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass184,601 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @ Back box (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2010

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

22 tests since 23 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass184,601 miles (+12,882)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    184,601 miles
    Test number
    759045372749
    • MinorOffside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @ Back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass171,719 miles (+20,425)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    171,719 miles
    Test number
    159539478283
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass151,294 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    151,294 miles
    Test number
    775282738982

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail151,294 miles (+2,723)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,294 miles
    Test number
    733695521195
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass148,571 miles (+3,444)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    148,571 miles
    Test number
    344634745730
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass145,127 miles (+231)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    145,127 miles
    Test number
    949498546428
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail144,896 miles (+4,680)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,896 miles
    Test number
    418259063316
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass140,216 miles (+6,632)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    140,216 miles
    Test number
    398744635742

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass133,584 miles (+10,618)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    133,584 miles
    Test number
    799963781670
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass122,966 miles (+12,241)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    122,966 miles
    Test number
    896478168621

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass110,725 miles (+10,734)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    110,725 miles
    Test number
    709725994264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass99,991 miles (+7,544)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    99,991 miles
    Test number
    518336493246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass92,447 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    92,447 miles
    Test number
    156482492229
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  14. Fail92,447 miles (+8,044)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,447 miles
    Test number
    649312692246
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  15. Pass84,403 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    84,403 miles
    Test number
    307254791228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail84,402 miles (+7,049)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,402 miles
    Test number
    228753091223
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  17. Pass77,353 miles (+8,577)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    77,353 miles
    Test number
    641952900312
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  18. Pass68,776 miles (+10,931)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    68,776 miles
    Test number
    562646509371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass57,845 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    57,845 miles
    Test number
    432066598210
    • 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)

  20. Fail57,843 miles (+12,515)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,843 miles
    Test number
    971645498243
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • 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)

  21. Pass45,328 miles (+12,439)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    45,328 miles
    Test number
    474275197253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass32,889 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    32,889 miles
    Test number
    832946896298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS53 CLX

Does LS53 CLX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS53 CLX expired on 15 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS53 CLX?
The MOT on LS53 CLX expired on 15 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS53 CLX done?
LS53 CLX was recorded at 184,601 miles at its MOT on 16 Sept 2023, an average of 8,978 miles a year.
Has LS53 CLX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 CLX has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on LS53 CLX 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 CLX find?
LS53 CLX passed its latest MOT on 16 Sept 2023 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside front registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @ back box; front brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 3 more.

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