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Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,796 cc

LS53 PLVMOT history

LS53 PLV is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 17 Nov 2003. Its MOT is valid until 17 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 26,823 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2025.

LS53 PLV silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Nov 2026
Mileage
26,823 mi
At MOT on 28 Oct 2025
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,163 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 PLV
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
17 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 PLV was last recorded at 26,823 miles on 28 Oct 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
26,823 miles · 27 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
1,163 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 26,823 miles
  • 2024 – 26,307 miles
  • 2023 – 25,660 miles
  • 2022 – 25,475 miles
  • 2021 – 25,235 miles
  • 2020 – 24,890 miles
  • 2019 – 24,553 miles
  • 2018 – 24,096 miles
  • 2017 – 23,580 miles
  • 2016 – 22,388 miles
  • 2015 – 21,295 miles
  • 2014 – 19,846 miles
  • 2013 – 18,520 miles
  • 2012 – 16,960 miles
  • 2011 – 15,627 miles
  • 2010 – 14,277 miles
  • 2009 – 11,739 miles
  • 2008 – 9,024 miles
  • 2007 – 6,999 miles
  • 2006 – 4,744 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass26,823 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

23 tests since 2 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass26,823 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    26,823 miles
    Test number
    553848584051
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Fail26,823 miles (+516)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,823 miles
    Test number
    862423800838
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass26,307 miles (+647)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    26,307 miles
    Test number
    478590327926
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass25,660 miles (+185)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    25,660 miles
    Test number
    972564226061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass25,475 miles (+240)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    25,475 miles
    Test number
    545592684709

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass25,235 miles (+345)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    25,235 miles
    Test number
    944281905288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass24,890 miles (+337)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    24,890 miles
    Test number
    819252046331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass24,553 miles (+457)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    24,553 miles
    Test number
    636217466081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass24,096 miles (+516)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    24,096 miles
    Test number
    863278059406
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre wearing on outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass23,580 miles (+1,192)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    23,580 miles
    Test number
    812283868600

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass22,388 miles (+1,093)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    22,388 miles
    Test number
    743606265317
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  12. Pass21,295 miles (+1,449)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    21,295 miles
    Test number
    835741355049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass19,846 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    19,846 miles
    Test number
    438017014413
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Fail19,846 miles (+1,326)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,846 miles
    Test number
    349577514340
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass18,520 miles (+1,560)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    18,520 miles
    Test number
    487390923300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass16,960 miles (+1,333)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    16,960 miles
    Test number
    447361422304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass15,627 miles (+1,350)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    15,627 miles
    Test number
    466790421498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass14,277 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    14,277 miles
    Test number
    492581120411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail14,277 miles (+2,538)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,277 miles
    Test number
    432531020356
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
  20. Pass11,739 miles (+2,715)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    11,739 miles
    Test number
    214011629361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass9,024 miles (+2,025)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    9,024 miles
    Test number
    612853128345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass6,999 miles (+2,255)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    6,999 miles
    Test number
    694890027355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass4,744 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    4,744 miles
    Test number
    582406706356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS53 PLV

Does LS53 PLV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS53 PLV is valid until 17 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS53 PLV?
The MOT on LS53 PLV is valid until 17 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS53 PLV done?
LS53 PLV was recorded at 26,823 miles at its MOT on 28 Oct 2025, an average of 1,163 miles a year.
Has LS53 PLV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 PLV has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LS53 PLV 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 PLV find?
LS53 PLV passed its latest MOT on 28 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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