Mercedes-Benz C
Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,796 cc
LS53 POAMOT history
LS53 POA is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 30 Nov 2003. Its MOT is valid until 23 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 99,335 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 23 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 99,335 mi
- At MOT on 24 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 19
- 15 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 4,338 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS53 POA
- 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 Nov 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 23 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS53 POA was last recorded at 99,335 miles on 24 Mar 2026, 18 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Mar 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 99,317 miles · 23 Mar 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 18 miles
- Average per year
- 4,338 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 99,335 miles
- 2024 – 93,666 miles
- 2019 – 92,069 miles
- 2018 – 88,549 miles
- 2017 – 82,565 miles
- 2016 – 76,033 miles
- 2015 – 69,729 miles
- 2014 – 64,133 miles
- 2013 – 55,414 miles
- 2011 – 47,067 miles
- 2010 – 37,896 miles
- 2009 – 31,240 miles
- 2008 – 22,791 miles
- 2007 – 17,146 miles
- 2006 – 15,292 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass99,335 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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.
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken
Major2 MOTs, 2026
Full MOT history
19 tests since 8 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass99,335 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 99,335 miles
- Test number
- 370419650566
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail99,334 miles (+17)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,334 miles
- Test number
- 818152695481
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail99,317 miles (+5,651)8 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,317 miles
- Test number
- 580173630144
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre box (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorRear Exhaust system insecure Centre exhaust system (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass93,666 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2025
- Odometer
- 93,666 miles
- Test number
- 794013302236
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail93,666 miles (+1,597)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,666 miles
- Test number
- 103741703817
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass92,069 miles (+3,520)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 92,069 miles
- Test number
- 552008557836
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,549 miles (+5,984)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2019
- Odometer
- 88,549 miles
- Test number
- 971417515440
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass82,565 miles (+6,532)
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2018
- Odometer
- 82,565 miles
- Test number
- 157245910453
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,033 miles (+6,304)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 76,033 miles
- Test number
- 236508852180
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,729 miles (+5,596)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 69,729 miles
- Test number
- 886176115089
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,133 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 64,133 miles
- Test number
- 278039024098
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail64,133 miles (+8,719)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,133 miles
- Test number
- 628239824020
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Pass55,414 miles (+8,347)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 55,414 miles
- Test number
- 886932333087
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,067 miles (+9,171)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 47,067 miles
- Test number
- 455916521484
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,896 miles (+6,656)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 37,896 miles
- Test number
- 462819520308
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,240 miles (+8,449)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 31,240 miles
- Test number
- 441335919467
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,791 miles (+5,645)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 22,791 miles
- Test number
- 942168418397
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,146 miles (+1,854)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 17,146 miles
- Test number
- 570980317305
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,292 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 15,292 miles
- Test number
- 780372116388
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS53 POA
- Does LS53 POA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS53 POA is valid until 23 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LS53 POA?
- The MOT on LS53 POA is valid until 23 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LS53 POA done?
- LS53 POA was recorded at 99,335 miles at its MOT on 24 Mar 2026, an average of 4,338 miles a year.
- Has LS53 POA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS53 POA has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on LS53 POA 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 POA find?
- LS53 POA passed its latest MOT on 24 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.
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