Mercedes-Benz C
Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 2,148 cc
LS53 PTXMOT history
LS53 PTX is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 20 Nov 2003. Its MOT expired on 6 Jun 2025 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 95,134 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 May 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 6 Jun 2025
- Mileage
- 95,134 mi
- At MOT on 24 May 2024
- MOT tests
- 26
- 18 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 4,272 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS53 PTX
- 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
- 20 Nov 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 6 Jun 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 24 May 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS53 PTX was last recorded at 95,134 miles on 24 May 2024, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 May 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 95,129 miles · 23 May 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 5 miles
- Average per year
- 4,272 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 95,134 miles
- 2023 – 90,189 miles
- 2022 – 88,842 miles
- 2021 – 87,046 miles
- 2020 – 84,460 miles
- 2019 – 81,110 miles
- 2018 – 77,121 miles
- 2017 – 72,781 miles
- 2016 – 68,295 miles
- 2015 – 63,479 miles
- 2014 – 57,765 miles
- 2013 – 53,912 miles
- 2012 – 49,466 miles
- 2011 – 44,571 miles
- 2010 – 40,278 miles
- 2009 – 34,034 miles
- 2008 – 28,270 miles
- 2007 – 24,211 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass95,134 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light
Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011
Full MOT history
26 tests since 17 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass95,134 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 95,134 miles
- Test number
- 290210064787
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail95,129 miles (+4,940)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,129 miles
- Test number
- 469128705282
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Pass90,189 miles (+1,347)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 90,189 miles
- Test number
- 918079053831
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside nearside (5.2.3 (e))
Pass88,842 miles (+1,796)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 88,842 miles
- Test number
- 679106430792
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass87,046 miles (+2,586)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 87,046 miles
- Test number
- 478567957996
- MinorNearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass84,460 miles (+3,350)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 84,460 miles
- Test number
- 950943448079
- MinorNearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass81,110 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 81,110 miles
- Test number
- 589313098143
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail81,110 miles (+3,989)3 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,110 miles
- Test number
- 296395711764
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass77,121 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 77,121 miles
- Test number
- 730115293959
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail77,121 miles (+4,340)2 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,121 miles
- Test number
- 152762476484
- MajorParking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
- MajorRear Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass72,781 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 72,781 miles
- Test number
- 575071341360
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)
Fail72,781 miles (+4,486)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,781 miles
- Test number
- 373119729264
- Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)
Pass68,295 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 68,295 miles
- Test number
- 964784573173
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
Fail68,295 miles (+4,816)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,295 miles
- Test number
- 726529535800
- Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
Pass63,479 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 63,479 miles
- Test number
- 132713349339
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail63,479 miles (+5,714)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,479 miles
- Test number
- 546314965292
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Pass57,765 miles (+3,853)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 57,765 miles
- Test number
- 327801084245
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass53,912 miles (+4,446)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 53,912 miles
- Test number
- 338557673218
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass49,466 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 49,466 miles
- Test number
- 476464192234
- NoteEngine light is on
Fail49,466 miles (+4,895)2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,466 miles
- Test number
- 308244792418
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- NoteEngine light is on
Pass44,571 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 44,571 miles
- Test number
- 208087981221
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail44,571 miles (+4,293)3 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,571 miles
- Test number
- 627747281222
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass40,278 miles (+6,244)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 40,278 miles
- Test number
- 914332870229
- 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 Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass34,034 miles (+5,764)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 34,034 miles
- Test number
- 944569589290
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,270 miles (+4,059)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 28,270 miles
- Test number
- 904845878296
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,211 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 24,211 miles
- Test number
- 484580697218
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS53 PTX
- Does LS53 PTX currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LS53 PTX expired on 6 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LS53 PTX?
- The MOT on LS53 PTX expired on 6 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LS53 PTX done?
- LS53 PTX was recorded at 95,134 miles at its MOT on 24 May 2024, an average of 4,272 miles a year.
- Has LS53 PTX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS53 PTX has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 23 May 2024.
- Has the mileage on LS53 PTX 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 PTX find?
- LS53 PTX passed its latest MOT on 24 May 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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