Mercedes-Benz C
Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,796 cc
LS53 PNUMOT history
LS53 PNU is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 30 Oct 2003. Its MOT expired on 18 May 2026 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 135,991 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 May 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 18 May 2026
- Mileage
- 135,991 mi
- At MOT on 19 May 2025
- MOT tests
- 28
- 19 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 6,700 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS53 PNU
- 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
- 30 Oct 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 18 May 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 19 May 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS53 PNU was last recorded at 135,991 miles on 19 May 2025, 157 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 135,834 miles · 12 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 157 miles
- Average per year
- 6,700 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 135,991 miles
- 2024 – 125,005 miles
- 2023 – 114,812 miles
- 2022 – 108,028 miles
- 2021 – 99,384 miles
- 2020 – 82,748 miles
- 2019 – 70,261 miles
- 2018 – 54,937 miles
- 2016 – 42,564 miles
- 2015 – 40,458 miles
- 2014 – 37,329 miles
- 2013 – 33,883 miles
- 2012 – 30,122 miles
- 2011 – 28,376 miles
- 2010 – 25,401 miles
- 2009 – 22,206 miles
- 2008 – 19,277 miles
- 2007 – 15,460 miles
- 2006 – 11,648 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass135,991 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
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.
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
Major3 MOTs, 2020–2025
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Failure3 MOTs, 2016–2018
Nearside Side repeater not working
Major2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Side repeater not working
Major2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
28 tests since 27 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass135,991 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2026
- Odometer
- 135,991 miles
- Test number
- 228591431728
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Fail135,990 miles (+156)3 dangerous11 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,990 miles
- Test number
- 859139238631
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Fail135,834 miles (+10,829)3 dangerous6 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,834 miles
- Test number
- 713091252516
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass125,005 miles (+10,193)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2025
- Odometer
- 125,005 miles
- Test number
- 230552368750
- MinorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Pass114,812 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2024
- Odometer
- 114,812 miles
- Test number
- 223022654446
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Fail114,812 miles (+6,784)1 repaired6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,812 miles
- Test number
- 258894493776
- Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Pass108,028 miles (+8,644)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2023
- Odometer
- 108,028 miles
- Test number
- 479756338437
- MinorNearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn thin and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Pass99,384 miles (+16,636)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2022
- Odometer
- 99,384 miles
- Test number
- 344709464740
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front
- AdvisoryOffside Front headlight bracket damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))
Pass82,748 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2021
- Odometer
- 82,748 miles
- Test number
- 296831045208
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside headlight brackets damaged
Fail82,748 miles (+12,487)3 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,748 miles
- Test number
- 207279113523
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside headlight brackets damaged
Pass70,261 miles (+15,324)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 70,261 miles
- Test number
- 598176727534
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass54,937 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 54,937 miles
- Test number
- 890953008226
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail54,932 miles (+12,368)1 dangerous1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,932 miles
- Test number
- 741803116768
- DangerousTrack rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Pass42,564 miles (+178)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 42,564 miles
- Test number
- 696505017452
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail42,386 miles (+171)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,386 miles
- Test number
- 302569562350
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Fail42,215 miles (+1,757)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,215 miles
- Test number
- 703024651088
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Pass40,458 miles (+3,129)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 40,458 miles
- Test number
- 983842836513
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,329 miles (+3,446)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 37,329 miles
- Test number
- 698845894230
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,883 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 33,883 miles
- Test number
- 126435803330
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail33,883 miles (+3,761)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 33,883 miles
- Test number
- 645435503397
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass30,122 miles (+1,746)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 30,122 miles
- Test number
- 839184602317
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,376 miles (+2,975)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 28,376 miles
- Test number
- 526860801325
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,401 miles (+3,195)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 25,401 miles
- Test number
- 533300300313
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,206 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 22,206 miles
- Test number
- 922126209391
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail22,206 miles (+2,929)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 22,206 miles
- Test number
- 512156709381
- FailureNearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass19,277 miles (+3,817)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 19,277 miles
- Test number
- 202548598247
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,460 miles (+3,812)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 15,460 miles
- Test number
- 424008097262
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass11,648 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 11,648 miles
- Test number
- 382500506317
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS53 PNU
- Does LS53 PNU currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LS53 PNU expired on 18 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LS53 PNU?
- The MOT on LS53 PNU expired on 18 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LS53 PNU done?
- LS53 PNU was recorded at 135,991 miles at its MOT on 19 May 2025, an average of 6,700 miles a year.
- Has LS53 PNU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS53 PNU has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 19 May 2025.
- Has the mileage on LS53 PNU 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 PNU find?
- LS53 PNU passed its latest MOT on 19 May 2025 with 8 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 5 more.
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