Mercedes-Benz C
Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,796 cc
LS53 PSUMOT history
LS53 PSU is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 2 Jan 2004. Its MOT expired on 19 Feb 2025 and it has passed 17 of 29 MOT tests, with 135,140 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Feb 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 19 Feb 2025
- Mileage
- 135,140 mi
- At MOT on 19 Feb 2024
- MOT tests
- 29
- 17 passed · 12 failed
- Per year
- 6,066 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS53 PSU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- C
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,796 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 2 Jan 2004
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 19 Feb 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Feb 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS53 PSU was last recorded at 135,140 miles on 19 Feb 2024, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Feb 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 135,139 miles · 13 Feb 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 1 miles
- Average per year
- 6,066 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 135,140 miles
- 2023 – 128,069 miles
- 2022 – 128,009 miles
- 2021 – 122,907 miles
- 2020 – 119,326 miles
- 2018 – 114,808 miles
- 2017 – 109,090 miles
- 2016 – 104,150 miles
- 2015 – 87,267 miles
- 2014 – 82,138 miles
- 2013 – 75,277 miles
- 2012 – 68,867 miles
- 2011 – 65,272 miles
- 2010 – 55,981 miles
- 2009 – 46,049 miles
- 2008 – 40,148 miles
- 2007 – 31,332 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass135,140 miles
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp insecure n/s number plate lamp insecure. (4.7.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front number plate cracked. (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Inner slight play track rod n/s inner joint.
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear subframe corroded, slight play in rear subframe bushes. (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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 worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory6 MOTs, 2007–2017
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2017
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits
Major3 MOTs, 2020–2022
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2017
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017
Full MOT history
29 tests since 8 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass135,140 miles (+1)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 135,140 miles
- Test number
- 317402303274
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp insecure n/s number plate lamp insecure. (4.7.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front number plate cracked. (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Inner slight play track rod n/s inner joint.
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear subframe corroded, slight play in rear subframe bushes. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail135,139 miles1 dangerous4 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,139 miles
- Test number
- 717795483698
- DangerousRear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed both rear tyres showing cord/ply on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour o/s/r indicator showing white. (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp insecure n/s number plate lamp insecure. (4.7.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner slight play track rod n/s inner joint.
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear subframe corroded, slight play in rear subframe bushes. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFront number plate cracked
Fail135,132 miles (+7,063)1 dangerous4 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,132 miles
- Test number
- 808489856530
- DangerousRear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed both rear tyres showing cord/ply on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour o/s/r indicator showing white. (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp insecure n/s number plate lamp insecure. (4.7.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner slight play track rod n/s inner joint.
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear subframe corroded, slight play in rear subframe bushes. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFront number plate cracked
Pass128,069 miles (+60)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 128,069 miles
- Test number
- 197830375638
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail128,009 miles (+5,102)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,009 miles
- Test number
- 733298365244
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass122,907 miles (+10)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 122,907 miles
- Test number
- 970912621937
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail122,897 miles (+3,571)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,897 miles
- Test number
- 489400756540
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass119,326 miles (+10)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 119,326 miles
- Test number
- 584027028363
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and Rear brake pipes covered in under seal (1.1.11 (c))
Fail119,316 miles (+33)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,316 miles
- Test number
- 987288004176
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and Rear brake pipes covered in under seal (1.1.11 (c))
Fail119,283 miles (+4,475)5 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,283 miles
- Test number
- 276652423797
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryN/s and o/s rear disc badley corroded
Pass114,808 miles (+16)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 114,808 miles
- Test number
- 579588114563
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail114,792 miles (+5,702)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,792 miles
- Test number
- 371984986056
- MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Pass109,090 miles (+15)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 109,090 miles
- Test number
- 198312845678
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail109,075 miles (+36)3 failures7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,075 miles
- Test number
- 102870763084
- 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)
- AdvisoryFront Wiper blades poor
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryUndertray fitted not allowing full inspection to underside of vehicle
Fail109,039 miles (+4,889)5 failures8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,039 miles
- Test number
- 967804633912
- 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)
- FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- AdvisoryFront Wiper blades poor
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake binding slightly
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryUndertray fitted not allowing full inspection to underside of vehicle
Pass104,150 miles (+16,883)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 104,150 miles
- Test number
- 344055682999
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass87,267 miles (+5,129)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 87,267 miles
- Test number
- 776556420819
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryRear Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Pass82,138 miles (+6,861)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 82,138 miles
- Test number
- 288604654388
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass75,277 miles (+2,767)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 75,277 miles
- Test number
- 656197743312
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,510 miles (+3,643)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 72,510 miles
- Test number
- 338476113064
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteEngine management light on
Pass68,867 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 68,867 miles
- Test number
- 917074222000
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Fail68,867 miles (+3,595)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,867 miles
- Test number
- 507553922022
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass65,272 miles (+9,291)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 65,272 miles
- Test number
- 646750011066
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass55,981 miles (+9,932)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 55,981 miles
- Test number
- 722261210094
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,049 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 46,049 miles
- Test number
- 453562029064
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail46,047 miles (+5,899)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,047 miles
- Test number
- 813751829040
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass40,148 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 40,148 miles
- Test number
- 890469128067
- NoteSmall amount of play in n/s anti roll bar link
Fail40,148 miles (+8,816)1 failure2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,148 miles
- Test number
- 460344028023
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- NoteN/s rear tyre on legal tread depth
- NoteSmall amount of play in n/s anti roll bar link
Pass31,332 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 31,332 miles
- Test number
- 421748607058
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about LS53 PSU
- Does LS53 PSU currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LS53 PSU expired on 19 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LS53 PSU?
- The MOT on LS53 PSU expired on 19 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LS53 PSU done?
- LS53 PSU was recorded at 135,140 miles at its MOT on 19 Feb 2024, an average of 6,066 miles a year.
- Has LS53 PSU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS53 PSU has failed 12 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Feb 2024.
- Has the mileage on LS53 PSU 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 PSU find?
- LS53 PSU passed its latest MOT on 19 Feb 2024 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp insecure n/s number plate lamp insecure.; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front number plate cracked.; nearside inner slight play track rod n/s inner joint., and 1 more.
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