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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,796 cc

LS53 EPCMOT history

LS53 EPC is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 20 Nov 2003. Its MOT expired on 17 Nov 2022 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 95,914 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Nov 2021.

LS53 EPC silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 17 Nov 2022
Mileage
95,914 mi
At MOT on 18 Nov 2021
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,440 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 EPC
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
20 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
18 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 EPC was last recorded at 95,914 miles on 18 Nov 2021, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,907 miles · 17 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
4,440 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 95,914 miles
  • 2019 – 92,535 miles
  • 2018 – 90,816 miles
  • 2017 – 87,253 miles
  • 2016 – 84,799 miles
  • 2015 – 76,122 miles
  • 2014 – 68,486 miles
  • 2013 – 64,783 miles
  • 2012 – 59,192 miles
  • 2011 – 55,649 miles
  • 2010 – 51,335 miles
  • 2009 – 44,679 miles
  • 2008 – 38,743 miles
  • 2006 – 29,301 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,914 miles
  • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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 Coil spring fractured or broken

    Major2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing

    Major2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

20 tests since 17 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,914 miles (+7)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    95,914 miles
    Test number
    255357531174
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail95,907 miles (+37)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,907 miles
    Test number
    503344893607
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail95,870 miles (+3,335)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,870 miles
    Test number
    226336507833
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass92,535 miles (+27)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    92,535 miles
    Test number
    257282785024
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Fail92,508 miles (+1,692)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,508 miles
    Test number
    462346760736
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass90,816 miles (+56)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    90,816 miles
    Test number
    414028166020
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  7. Fail90,760 miles (+3,507)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,760 miles
    Test number
    514882614502
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass87,253 miles (+63)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    87,253 miles
    Test number
    766784626778

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail87,190 miles (+2,391)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,190 miles
    Test number
    188945935770
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm outer balljoint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured both front, offside rear (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass84,799 miles (+8,677)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    84,799 miles
    Test number
    752270991873
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass76,122 miles (+7,636)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    76,122 miles
    Test number
    728668435058
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass68,486 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    68,486 miles
    Test number
    106411314016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail68,486 miles (+3,703)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,486 miles
    Test number
    255401414024
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  14. Pass64,783 miles (+5,591)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    64,783 miles
    Test number
    815429703012
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass59,192 miles (+3,543)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    59,192 miles
    Test number
    686619902001
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass55,649 miles (+4,314)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    55,649 miles
    Test number
    496817101092
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass51,335 miles (+6,656)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    51,335 miles
    Test number
    742861810007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass44,679 miles (+5,936)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    44,679 miles
    Test number
    202845209073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass38,743 miles (+9,442)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    38,743 miles
    Test number
    710410918007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass29,301 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    29,301 miles
    Test number
    452011926431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS53 EPC

Does LS53 EPC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS53 EPC expired on 17 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS53 EPC?
The MOT on LS53 EPC expired on 17 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS53 EPC done?
LS53 EPC was recorded at 95,914 miles at its MOT on 18 Nov 2021, an average of 4,440 miles a year.
Has LS53 EPC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 EPC has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on LS53 EPC 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 EPC find?
LS53 EPC passed its latest MOT on 18 Nov 2021 with 1 minor defect: front headlamp lens slightly defective.

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