Mercedes-Benz C
Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,796 cc
LS53 TFOMOT history
LS53 TFO is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 19 Jan 2004. Its MOT expired on 5 Apr 2026 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 175,009 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Apr 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 5 Apr 2026
- Mileage
- 175,009 mi
- At MOT on 5 Apr 2025
- MOT tests
- 30
- 19 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 7,742 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS53 TFO
- 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
- 19 Jan 2004
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 5 Apr 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Apr 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS53 TFO was last recorded at 175,009 miles on 5 Apr 2025, 548 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Apr 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 174,461 miles · 5 Apr 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 548 miles
- Average per year
- 7,742 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 175,009 miles
- 2024 – 174,461 miles
- 2023 – 174,342 miles
- 2022 – 173,010 miles
- 2021 – 169,340 miles
- 2020 – 167,879 miles
- 2019 – 164,236 miles
- 2018 – 158,734 miles
- 2017 – 152,711 miles
- 2016 – 143,563 miles
- 2015 – 135,897 miles
- 2014 – 119,764 miles
- 2013 – 110,575 miles
- 2012 – 102,439 miles
- 2011 – 90,654 miles
- 2010 – 82,755 miles
- 2009 – 69,531 miles
- 2008 – 52,860 miles
- 2007 – 35,979 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass175,009 miles
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front & both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side front (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryParking brake weak
- AdvisorySubframe, inner sills, brake pipe, suspension components corroded
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.
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2012
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2012
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2012
Full MOT history
30 tests since 21 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass175,009 miles (+548)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 175,009 miles
- Test number
- 202299551001
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front & both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side front (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryParking brake weak
- AdvisorySubframe, inner sills, brake pipe, suspension components corroded
Pass174,461 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 174,461 miles
- Test number
- 794137023190
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil both side front (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front & both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe, inner sills, suspension components corroded
- AdvisorySlight play in steering joints
Fail174,461 miles (+119)1 repaired8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 174,461 miles
- Test number
- 137167694248
- Repaired at testPosition lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil both side front (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front & both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe, inner sills, suspension components corroded
- AdvisorySlight play in steering joints
Pass174,342 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 174,342 miles
- Test number
- 667633516795
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail174,342 miles (+1,332)1 dangerous1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 174,342 miles
- Test number
- 489634269234
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass173,010 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 173,010 miles
- Test number
- 371957338754
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fail173,010 miles (+3,670)2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 173,010 miles
- Test number
- 172435109879
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass169,340 miles (+1,461)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 169,340 miles
- Test number
- 833738926951
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass167,879 miles (+3,643)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 167,879 miles
- Test number
- 448086578462
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass164,236 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 164,236 miles
- Test number
- 557244537031
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail164,236 miles (+5,502)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 164,236 miles
- Test number
- 831635637130
- Repaired at testNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass158,734 miles (+6,023)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 158,734 miles
- Test number
- 464505313085
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass152,711 miles (+9,148)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 152,711 miles
- Test number
- 521929243252
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass143,563 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 143,563 miles
- Test number
- 606536821296
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)
Fail143,563 miles (+7,666)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,563 miles
- Test number
- 769653604682
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)
Pass135,897 miles4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 135,897 miles
- Test number
- 125605615270
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail135,897 miles (+16,133)1 repaired4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,897 miles
- Test number
- 216015215281
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass119,764 miles5 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2015
- Odometer
- 119,764 miles
- Test number
- 959122334145
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail119,764 miles (+9,189)2 failures5 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,764 miles
- Test number
- 227352434187
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass110,575 miles (+8,136)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 110,575 miles
- Test number
- 767355663095
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass102,439 miles (+2)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 102,439 miles
- Test number
- 708091172115
- NoteSlight wear front anti-roll bar links
Fail102,437 miles (+11,783)4 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,437 miles
- Test number
- 235046462156
- 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- NoteO/s/r tyre on 2mm
- NoteSlight wear front anti-roll bar links
Pass90,654 miles (+244)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 90,654 miles
- Test number
- 657757551103
- NoteFront disc starting to wear
Fail90,410 miles (+7,655)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,410 miles
- Test number
- 729387541101
- 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)
Pass82,755 miles (+13,224)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 82,755 miles
- Test number
- 232269650427
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,531 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2010
- Odometer
- 69,531 miles
- Test number
- 482683939130
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail69,528 miles (+16,668)1 failure2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,528 miles
- Test number
- 214553539434
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- NoteN/s/f tread wearing at edges
- NoteO/s/f tyre tread worn down to cord on inner edge
Pass52,860 miles (+136)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 52,860 miles
- Test number
- 292593318165
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail52,724 miles (+16,745)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,724 miles
- Test number
- 271410418462
- FailureSuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass35,979 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 35,979 miles
- Test number
- 120261917135
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS53 TFO
- Does LS53 TFO currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LS53 TFO expired on 5 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LS53 TFO?
- The MOT on LS53 TFO expired on 5 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LS53 TFO done?
- LS53 TFO was recorded at 175,009 miles at its MOT on 5 Apr 2025, an average of 7,742 miles a year.
- Has LS53 TFO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS53 TFO has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Apr 2024.
- Has the mileage on LS53 TFO 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 TFO find?
- LS53 TFO passed its latest MOT on 5 Apr 2025 with 9 advisories: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect, and 6 more.
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