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Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,796 cc

LS53 PUUMOT history

LS53 PUU is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 12 Nov 2003. Its MOT expired on 6 May 2025 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 90,017 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 May 2024.

LS53 PUU silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 6 May 2025
Mileage
90,017 mi
At MOT on 7 May 2024
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,708 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 PUU
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
12 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 May 2025
Latest MOT test
7 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 PUU was last recorded at 90,017 miles on 7 May 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,017 miles · 2 May 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,708 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 90,017 miles
  • 2023 – 87,762 miles
  • 2022 – 82,135 miles
  • 2021 – 76,230 miles
  • 2020 – 71,588 miles
  • 2019 – 66,327 miles
  • 2018 – 57,952 miles
  • 2017 – 50,632 miles
  • 2016 – 45,049 miles
  • 2015 – 38,230 miles
  • 2014 – 31,896 miles
  • 2013 – 27,953 miles
  • 2012 – 22,728 miles
  • 2011 – 21,005 miles
  • 2010 – 18,559 miles
  • 2009 – 16,037 miles
  • 2008 – 12,879 miles
  • 2007 – 10,358 miles
  • 2006 – 7,568 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,017 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

25 tests since 2 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,017 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2025
    Odometer
    90,017 miles
    Test number
    366556170003
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail90,017 miles (+2,255)2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,017 miles
    Test number
    390184310425
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass87,762 miles (+5,627)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    87,762 miles
    Test number
    651920410060
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass82,135 miles (+5,905)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    82,135 miles
    Test number
    973255044357
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass76,230 miles (+4,642)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    76,230 miles
    Test number
    623064433230
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened mountings also (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass71,588 miles (+5,261)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    71,588 miles
    Test number
    156211034935
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front bush - recommended - split on full lock (usually solid bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished also - recommended (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front bush - recommended - split on full lock (usually solid bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside - also attachment brackets (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass66,327 miles (+18)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    66,327 miles
    Test number
    631141384160
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail66,309 miles (+8,357)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,309 miles
    Test number
    415962144543
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass57,952 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    57,952 miles
    Test number
    355215394533

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail57,952 miles (+7,320)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,952 miles
    Test number
    539615057672
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

  11. Pass50,632 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    50,632 miles
    Test number
    388229925314
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on edges
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust bracket broken
    • AdvisoryCrack in screen not in drivers veiw

  12. Fail50,632 miles (+5,583)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,632 miles
    Test number
    302448641440
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on edges
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust bracket broken

  13. Pass45,049 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    45,049 miles
    Test number
    254175939140
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryLarge crack in nearside lower windscreen, but not effecting the drivers view
    • AdvisorySlight wear on front brake discs

  14. Fail45,049 miles (+6,819)1 failure7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,049 miles
    Test number
    848385906452
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryLarge crack in nearside lower windscreen, but not effecting the drivers view
    • AdvisorySlight wear on front brake discs

  15. Pass38,230 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    38,230 miles
    Test number
    342933539780
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Fail38,230 miles (+6,334)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,230 miles
    Test number
    556288510774
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Pass31,896 miles (+3,943)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    31,896 miles
    Test number
    357340894223
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteCut in n/s/front tyre side wall but not deep enough to expose cords.

  18. Pass27,953 miles (+5,225)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    27,953 miles
    Test number
    537835583281
    • 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)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass22,728 miles (+1,723)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    22,728 miles
    Test number
    818788352255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass21,005 miles (+2,446)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    21,005 miles
    Test number
    635985881274
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteFront suspension arm bushes are split o/s and n/s
    • NoteN/s rear tyre very worn

  21. Pass18,559 miles (+2,522)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    18,559 miles
    Test number
    474748700409
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  22. Pass16,037 miles (+3,158)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    16,037 miles
    Test number
    713552699241
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass12,879 miles (+2,521)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    12,879 miles
    Test number
    671509788245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass10,358 miles (+2,790)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    10,358 miles
    Test number
    932301097288
    • NoteBrake pedal soft
    • NoteFront tyres are cracked in tread

  25. Pass7,568 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    7,568 miles
    Test number
    241616706391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS53 PUU

Does LS53 PUU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS53 PUU expired on 6 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS53 PUU?
The MOT on LS53 PUU expired on 6 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS53 PUU done?
LS53 PUU was recorded at 90,017 miles at its MOT on 7 May 2024, an average of 4,708 miles a year.
Has LS53 PUU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 PUU has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 2 May 2024.
Has the mileage on LS53 PUU 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 PUU find?
LS53 PUU passed its latest MOT on 7 May 2024 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: offside front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all; central front exhaust mounting defective, and 4 more.

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