
Mercedes-Benz C
Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,796 cc
LS53 CMZMOT history
LS53 CMZ is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 30 Oct 2003. Its MOT is valid until 18 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 33 MOT tests, with 128,988 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2025.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 18 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 128,988 mi
- At MOT on 3 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 33
- 20 passed · 13 failed
- Per year
- 6,382 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS53 CMZ
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- C
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,796 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 30 Oct 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS53 CMZ was last recorded at 128,988 miles on 3 Dec 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Dec 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 128,986 miles · 2 Dec 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2 miles
- Average per year
- 6,382 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 128,988 miles
- 2024 – 127,653 miles
- 2023 – 126,738 miles
- 2022 – 124,722 miles
- 2021 – 123,494 miles
- 2020 – 122,807 miles
- 2019 – 118,284 miles
- 2018 – 114,880 miles
- 2017 – 107,698 miles
- 2016 – 90,469 miles
- 2015 – 75,495 miles
- 2014 – 51,264 miles
- 2013 – 42,045 miles
- 2012 – 31,723 miles
- 2011 – 25,066 miles
- 2010 – 18,660 miles
- 2009 – 13,591 miles
- 2008 – 10,636 miles
- 2007 – 8,844 miles
- 2006 – 6,870 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Indicator switch faulty
Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Full MOT history
33 tests since 15 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass128,988 miles (+2)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 128,988 miles
- Test number
- 191959916545
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail128,986 miles (+1,333)2 dangerous2 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,986 miles
- Test number
- 286521871561
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearward steel (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass127,653 miles (+915)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 127,653 miles
- Test number
- 687645076016
- MinorIndicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass126,738 miles1 minor13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 126,738 miles
- Test number
- 217640374370
- MinorIndicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCenter Stop Light Leds Missing
- AdvisoryHandbrake Slow To Release
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Mirror Discoloured
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail126,737 miles (+2,015)2 dangerous1 major1 minor13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,737 miles
- Test number
- 514797562583
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorIndicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCenter Stop Light Leds Missing
- AdvisoryHandbrake Slow To Release
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Mirror Discoloured
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass124,722 miles2 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 124,722 miles
- Test number
- 636651780426
- MinorIndicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Stoplight Missing Leds
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail124,722 miles (+1,228)2 major2 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,722 miles
- Test number
- 514827412150
- MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MinorIndicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Stoplight Missing Leds
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass123,494 miles1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 123,494 miles
- Test number
- 793511863614
- MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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 Non obligatory mirror damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering drive belt damaged
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail123,494 miles (+687)3 major1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,494 miles
- Test number
- 776148539479
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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 Non obligatory mirror damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering drive belt damaged
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass122,807 miles1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 122,807 miles
- Test number
- 480088546218
- MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail122,807 miles (+4,523)2 major12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,807 miles
- Test number
- 613215899938
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass118,284 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 118,284 miles
- Test number
- 891856927519
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Fail118,284 miles (+3,404)3 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,284 miles
- Test number
- 172313863147
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass114,880 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 114,880 miles
- Test number
- 178087759062
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail114,880 miles (+7,182)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,880 miles
- Test number
- 334738210292
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass107,698 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 107,698 miles
- Test number
- 958412388378
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail107,698 miles (+17,229)4 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,698 miles
- Test number
- 967464745914
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass90,469 miles (+14,974)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 90,469 miles
- Test number
- 267785410633
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,495 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 75,495 miles
- Test number
- 212157020794
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail75,495 miles (+24,231)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,495 miles
- Test number
- 763933290107
- Repaired at testOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass51,264 miles (+9,219)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 51,264 miles
- Test number
- 658365504367
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,045 miles (+10,322)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 42,045 miles
- Test number
- 666415503301
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,723 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 31,723 miles
- Test number
- 198555102394
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail31,723 miles (+6,657)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 31,723 miles
- Test number
- 446805702396
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Pass25,066 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 25,066 miles
- Test number
- 635066131382
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail25,066 miles (+6,406)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 25,066 miles
- Test number
- 787026231310
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass18,660 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 18,660 miles
- Test number
- 930525610375
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail18,660 miles (+5,069)2 failures2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 18,660 miles
- Test number
- 791858500360
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass13,591 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 13,591 miles
- Test number
- 411744309463
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail13,591 miles (+2,955)1 failure2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 13,591 miles
- Test number
- 723717699283
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- NoteNearside front tyre wearing outer edge
- NoteOffside front tyre wearing outer edge
Pass10,636 miles (+1,792)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 10,636 miles
- Test number
- 703625908352
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass8,844 miles (+1,974)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 8,844 miles
- Test number
- 852850407300
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass6,870 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 6,870 miles
- Test number
- 390918186465
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS53 CMZ
- Does LS53 CMZ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS53 CMZ is valid until 18 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LS53 CMZ?
- The MOT on LS53 CMZ is valid until 18 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LS53 CMZ done?
- LS53 CMZ was recorded at 128,988 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2025, an average of 6,382 miles a year.
- Has LS53 CMZ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS53 CMZ has failed 13 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Dec 2025.
- Has the mileage on LS53 CMZ 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 CMZ find?
- LS53 CMZ passed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2025 with 7 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords, and 4 more.
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