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Mercedes-Benz C

Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 2,148 cc

LS53 HLFMOT history

LS53 HLF is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 23 Jan 2004. Its MOT is valid until 20 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 136,040 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2026.

LS53 HLF blue Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Oct 2027
Mileage
136,040 mi
At MOT on 9 Oct 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,679 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 HLF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
23 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 HLF was last recorded at 136,040 miles on 9 Oct 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,039 miles · 7 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
5,679 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 136,040 miles
  • 2025 – 130,513 miles
  • 2024 – 123,740 miles
  • 2023 – 116,695 miles
  • 2022 – 109,821 miles
  • 2021 – 102,173 miles
  • 2020 – 97,824 miles
  • 2019 – 93,967 miles
  • 2018 – 88,901 miles
  • 2017 – 85,835 miles
  • 2016 – 80,656 miles
  • 2015 – 74,647 miles
  • 2014 – 70,293 miles
  • 2013 – 64,494 miles
  • 2012 – 60,274 miles
  • 2011 – 56,394 miles
  • 2010 – 50,746 miles
  • 2009 – 38,697 miles
  • 2008 – 31,981 miles
  • 2007 – 23,919 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,040 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

Full MOT history

27 tests since 11 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,040 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    136,040 miles
    Test number
    172079782708
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail136,039 miles (+5,526)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,039 miles
    Test number
    943539194061
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorRear Brake hose excessively deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass130,513 miles (+6,773)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    130,513 miles
    Test number
    891548507186
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass123,740 miles (+7,045)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    123,740 miles
    Test number
    663827730347
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass116,695 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    116,695 miles
    Test number
    511493536807
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  6. Fail116,695 miles (+6,874)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,695 miles
    Test number
    548312105544
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  7. Pass109,821 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    109,821 miles
    Test number
    414309409433
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid slight contamination
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged tyre valve split perished replace ASAP (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear park brake low slight noise when wheel rotated

  8. Fail109,821 miles (+7,648)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,821 miles
    Test number
    532973665992
    • MajorNearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid slight contamination
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged tyre valve split perished replace ASAP (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear park brake low slight noise when wheel rotated

  9. Pass102,173 miles (+4,349)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    102,173 miles
    Test number
    589211590057
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass97,824 miles (+3,857)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    97,824 miles
    Test number
    596193005127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass93,967 miles (+5,066)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    93,967 miles
    Test number
    771688145854

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass88,901 miles (+3,066)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    88,901 miles
    Test number
    408479423665

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass85,835 miles (+5,179)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    85,835 miles
    Test number
    602495303798

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass80,656 miles (+6,009)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    80,656 miles
    Test number
    245265758884

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass74,647 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    74,647 miles
    Test number
    985406305844

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail74,647 miles (+4,354)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,647 miles
    Test number
    362264340787
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  17. Pass70,293 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    70,293 miles
    Test number
    828483344316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail70,293 miles (+5,799)1 failure1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,293 miles
    Test number
    178582244395
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  19. Pass64,494 miles (+4,220)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    64,494 miles
    Test number
    435384543470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass60,274 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    60,274 miles
    Test number
    468353452451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail60,274 miles (+3,880)3 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,274 miles
    Test number
    956362752357
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteAll tyres under defalted

  22. Pass56,394 miles (+5,648)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    56,394 miles
    Test number
    148109041365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass50,746 miles (+12,049)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    50,746 miles
    Test number
    662148050318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass38,697 miles (+150)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    38,697 miles
    Test number
    964789729001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail38,547 miles (+6,566)1 dangerous1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,547 miles
    Test number
    153173729437
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  26. Pass31,981 miles (+8,062)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    31,981 miles
    Test number
    160231438486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass23,919 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    23,919 miles
    Test number
    244471617002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS53 HLF

Does LS53 HLF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS53 HLF is valid until 20 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS53 HLF?
The MOT on LS53 HLF is valid until 20 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS53 HLF done?
LS53 HLF was recorded at 136,040 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2026, an average of 5,679 miles a year.
Has LS53 HLF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 HLF has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LS53 HLF 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 HLF find?
LS53 HLF passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush; rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box.

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