Mercedes-Benz C
Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,796 cc
LS53 JVOMOT history
LS53 JVO is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 6 Nov 2003. Its MOT is valid until 20 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 203,285 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 20 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 203,285 mi
- At MOT on 24 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 23
- 20 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 9,703 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS53 JVO
- 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
- 6 Nov 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 20 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS53 JVO was last recorded at 203,285 miles on 24 Nov 2025, 117 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Nov 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 203,168 miles · 20 Nov 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 117 miles
- Average per year
- 9,703 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 203,285 miles
- 2024 – 198,299 miles
- 2023 – 191,427 miles
- 2022 – 182,503 miles
- 2021 – 173,670 miles
- 2020 – 167,200 miles
- 2019 – 161,426 miles
- 2018 – 150,278 miles
- 2017 – 141,640 miles
- 2016 – 131,291 miles
- 2015 – 122,489 miles
- 2014 – 111,248 miles
- 2013 – 96,525 miles
- 2012 – 85,708 miles
- 2011 – 73,984 miles
- 2010 – 60,346 miles
- 2009 – 51,512 miles
- 2008 – 43,632 miles
- 2007 – 28,118 miles
- 2006 – 19,590 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass203,285 miles
- MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light in mirror (4.4.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)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.
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Full MOT history
23 tests since 19 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass203,285 miles (+117)2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 203,285 miles
- Test number
- 969654307333
- MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light in mirror (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail203,168 miles (+4,869)1 major3 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 203,168 miles
- Test number
- 724219280748
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light in mirror (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass198,299 miles (+6,872)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 198,299 miles
- Test number
- 638065941303
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass191,427 miles (+8,924)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 191,427 miles
- Test number
- 678433014316
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass182,503 miles (+8,833)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 182,503 miles
- Test number
- 987557847479
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavily on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass173,670 miles (+6,470)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 173,670 miles
- Test number
- 161995330335
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass167,200 miles (+5,774)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 167,200 miles
- Test number
- 694995990138
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass161,426 miles (+11,148)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 161,426 miles
- Test number
- 439632514021
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass150,278 miles (+8,638)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 150,278 miles
- Test number
- 224417720535
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryBoth outer head lamp lenses are weathering
Pass141,640 miles (+10,349)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 141,640 miles
- Test number
- 527001954283
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear nearside and offside above fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bushes nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Pass131,291 miles (+8,802)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 131,291 miles
- Test number
- 786419188442
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryCentre exhaust mountings deteriorating
Pass122,489 miles (+81)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 122,489 miles
- Test number
- 558699012351
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail122,408 miles (+11,160)1 failure1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,408 miles
- Test number
- 638079424946
- FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass111,248 miles (+14,723)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 111,248 miles
- Test number
- 505494044364
- NoteCorrosion to n/s/r brake pipe
Pass96,525 miles (+10,817)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 96,525 miles
- Test number
- 399115143389
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,708 miles (+11,724)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 85,708 miles
- Test number
- 609563952353
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,984 miles (+180)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 73,984 miles
- Test number
- 806535051340
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail73,804 miles (+13,458)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,804 miles
- Test number
- 537581651397
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass60,346 miles (+8,834)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 60,346 miles
- Test number
- 983549040354
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,512 miles (+7,880)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 51,512 miles
- Test number
- 980119549361
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,632 miles (+15,514)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 43,632 miles
- Test number
- 793697448375
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,118 miles (+8,528)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 28,118 miles
- Test number
- 631388047392
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,590 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 19,590 miles
- Test number
- 620833156305
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS53 JVO
- Does LS53 JVO currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS53 JVO is valid until 20 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LS53 JVO?
- The MOT on LS53 JVO is valid until 20 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 JVO done?
- LS53 JVO was recorded at 203,285 miles at its MOT on 24 Nov 2025, an average of 9,703 miles a year.
- Has LS53 JVO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS53 JVO has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on LS53 JVO 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 JVO find?
- LS53 JVO passed its latest MOT on 24 Nov 2025 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light in mirror; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 4 more.
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