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Mercedes-Benz C

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,796 cc

LS53 PUFMOT history

LS53 PUF is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 2 Jan 2004. Its MOT is valid until 28 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 116,408 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Apr 2026.

LS53 PUF black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Apr 2027
Mileage
116,408 mi
At MOT on 29 Apr 2026
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,639 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 PUF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
2 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 PUF was last recorded at 116,408 miles on 29 Apr 2026, 1,510 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,898 miles · 6 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,510 miles
Average per year
4,639 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,408 miles
  • 2025 – 114,898 miles
  • 2024 – 113,450 miles
  • 2022 – 111,927 miles
  • 2021 – 110,452 miles
  • 2020 – 109,319 miles
  • 2019 – 108,169 miles
  • 2018 – 106,687 miles
  • 2017 – 105,495 miles
  • 2016 – 102,578 miles
  • 2015 – 96,867 miles
  • 2014 – 91,109 miles
  • 2013 – 84,134 miles
  • 2012 – 76,260 miles
  • 2011 – 68,752 miles
  • 2010 – 59,447 miles
  • 2009 – 50,510 miles
  • 2008 – 42,743 miles
  • 2007 – 36,432 miles
  • 2006 – 26,585 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,408 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened including all rear suspension parts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

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)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

23 tests since 18 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,408 miles (+1,510)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    116,408 miles
    Test number
    638565359006
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened including all rear suspension parts (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass114,898 miles (+1,448)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    114,898 miles
    Test number
    116633329437
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened including all suspension parts (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass113,450 miles (+1,523)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    113,450 miles
    Test number
    216372976690
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass111,927 miles (+1,475)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    111,927 miles
    Test number
    161009820975

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass110,452 miles (+1,133)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    110,452 miles
    Test number
    971260413636

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass109,319 miles (+1,150)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    109,319 miles
    Test number
    307108586086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass108,169 miles (+1,482)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    108,169 miles
    Test number
    566871286694
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass106,687 miles (+1,192)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    106,687 miles
    Test number
    946589411393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass105,495 miles (+2,917)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    105,495 miles
    Test number
    510216139291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass102,578 miles (+5,711)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    102,578 miles
    Test number
    769985568184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass96,867 miles (+5,758)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    96,867 miles
    Test number
    132933866939

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass91,109 miles (+6,975)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    91,109 miles
    Test number
    119398334384
    • 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)
  13. Pass84,134 miles (+7,874)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    84,134 miles
    Test number
    175834343338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass76,260 miles (+7,508)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    76,260 miles
    Test number
    425802432349
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteMinor cracking to both front lower arm bushes
    • NoteMinor cuts on offside front tyre sidewall
  15. Pass68,752 miles (+9,305)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    68,752 miles
    Test number
    305128041301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass59,447 miles (+8,937)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    59,447 miles
    Test number
    561729340360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass50,510 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    50,510 miles
    Test number
    482970559476
    • NoteFront brake discs badly worn
  18. Fail50,510 miles (+7,767)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,510 miles
    Test number
    722620759396
    • FailureOffside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront brake discs badly worn
  19. Pass42,743 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    42,743 miles
    Test number
    480437848358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail42,742 miles (+6,310)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,742 miles
    Test number
    340436848387
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
  21. Pass36,432 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    36,432 miles
    Test number
    130427547357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail36,432 miles (+9,847)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,432 miles
    Test number
    803527747377
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
  23. Pass26,585 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    26,585 miles
    Test number
    852432056388
    • NoteTyre treads low

Questions about LS53 PUF

Does LS53 PUF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS53 PUF is valid until 28 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS53 PUF?
The MOT on LS53 PUF is valid until 28 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS53 PUF done?
LS53 PUF was recorded at 116,408 miles at its MOT on 29 Apr 2026, an average of 4,639 miles a year.
Has LS53 PUF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 PUF has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Dec 2009.
Has the mileage on LS53 PUF 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 PUF find?
LS53 PUF passed its latest MOT on 29 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened including all rear suspension parts.

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