Mercedes-Benz C
Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 2,148 cc
LS53 JVWMOT history
LS53 JVW is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 27 Oct 2003. Its MOT expired on 6 Nov 2023 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 218,049 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Nov 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 6 Nov 2023
- Mileage
- 218,049 mi
- At MOT on 7 Nov 2022
- MOT tests
- 25
- 17 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 8,455 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS53 JVW
- 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
- 27 Oct 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 6 Nov 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Nov 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS53 JVW was last recorded at 218,049 miles on 7 Nov 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2022.
Mileage went down between tests
- 6 Sept 2013: 126,461 miles, lower than 194,240 miles on 8 Sept 2012.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 218,049 miles · 14 Oct 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 8,455 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 218,049 miles
- 2021 – 185,099 miles
- 2020 – 173,968 miles
- 2019 – 163,281 miles
- 2018 – 154,389 miles
- 2017 – 149,910 miles
- 2016 – 139,953 miles
- 2015 – 133,645 miles
- 2014 – 130,876 miles
- 2013 – 126,461 miles
- 2012 – 194,240 miles
- 2010 – 106,110 miles
- 2009 – 102,874 miles
- 2008 – 98,603 miles
- 2007 – 91,542 miles
- 2006 – 83,250 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass218,049 miles
- MinorFront Brake hose slightly damaged both / cracking/perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryStonechips to windscreenRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisorySurface corrosion forming rear subframe
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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Rear Suspension Rusty
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
25 tests since 28 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass218,049 miles1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 218,049 miles
- Test number
- 121142681802
- MinorFront Brake hose slightly damaged both / cracking/perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryStonechips to windscreen
- AdvisorySurface corrosion forming rear subframe
Fail218,049 miles (+32,950)1 dangerous9 major2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 218,049 miles
- Test number
- 173330321278
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.30 (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Direction indicator not working side repeater in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryEML on
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear subframe corroding
- AdvisoryStonechips to windscreen
Pass185,099 miles (+59)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 185,099 miles
- Test number
- 226946589232
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension Rusty
Fail185,040 miles (+11,072)2 dangerous6 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 185,040 miles
- Test number
- 288308107715
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back Box (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension Rusty
Pass173,968 miles (+407)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 173,968 miles
- Test number
- 696867751115
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail173,561 miles (+10,280)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 173,561 miles
- Test number
- 956151722985
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Pass163,281 miles (+8,892)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 163,281 miles
- Test number
- 233165316424
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass154,389 miles (+4,479)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 154,389 miles
- Test number
- 607852651619
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing badly on edges(bald)
Pass149,910 miles (+9,957)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 149,910 miles
- Test number
- 422214007972
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass139,953 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 139,953 miles
- Test number
- 764414352781
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail139,952 miles (+6,307)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,952 miles
- Test number
- 517891294480
- FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)
Pass133,645 miles (+2,769)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 133,645 miles
- Test number
- 598040913018
- AdvisoryOffside Rear shock absorber reduced damping affect
- AdvisoryO/s handbrake effort lower than n/s
Fail130,876 miles1 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,876 miles
- Test number
- 635036364240
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- NoteVehicle underbody rear suspension components surface corrosion
Pass130,876 miles (+4,415)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 130,876 miles
- Test number
- 768936264245
- NoteVehicle underbody rear suspension components surface corrosion
Pass126,461 miles (-67,779)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 126,461 miles
- Test number
- 519819743290
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass194,240 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 194,240 miles
- Test number
- 896502752222
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail194,240 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 194,240 miles
- Test number
- 988032352208
- FailureOffside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass184,454 km
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 184,454 km
- Test number
- 258578741294
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass106,110 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 106,110 miles
- Test number
- 372161250423
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail106,110 miles (+3,236)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,110 miles
- Test number
- 552070950289
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass102,874 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 102,874 miles
- Test number
- 364791639369
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail102,868 miles (+4,265)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,868 miles
- Test number
- 611170339333
- DangerousOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Pass98,603 miles (+7,061)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 98,603 miles
- Test number
- 760516038383
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,542 miles (+8,292)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 91,542 miles
- Test number
- 121444027302
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,250 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 83,250 miles
- Test number
- 272732736331
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Questions about LS53 JVW
- Does LS53 JVW currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LS53 JVW expired on 6 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LS53 JVW?
- The MOT on LS53 JVW expired on 6 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LS53 JVW done?
- LS53 JVW was recorded at 218,049 miles at its MOT on 7 Nov 2022, an average of 8,455 miles a year.
- Has LS53 JVW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS53 JVW has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2022.
- Has the mileage on LS53 JVW ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 6 Sept 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LS53 JVW find?
- LS53 JVW passed its latest MOT on 7 Nov 2022 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: front brake hose slightly damaged both / cracking/perished; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 3 more.
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