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Black · Diesel · 2003 · 2,148 cc

LS53 VNDMOT history

LS53 VND is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 14 Nov 2003. Its MOT expired on 12 Sept 2024 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 300,177 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Sept 2023.

LS53 VND black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 12 Sept 2024
Mileage
300,177 km
At MOT on 11 Sept 2023
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 VND
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
14 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
11 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 VND was last recorded at 300,177 km on 11 Sept 2023.

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 300,177 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass300,177 km
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rears (1.1.11 (c))

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 legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

22 tests since 16 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass300,177 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    300,177 km
    Test number
    999901858792
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rears (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass182,045 miles (+5,102)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    182,045 miles
    Test number
    149581826945
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass176,943 miles (+2,548)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    176,943 miles
    Test number
    467765104482
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral surface corrosion to underside of vehicle
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass174,395 miles (+6,705)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    174,395 miles
    Test number
    286493144067
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass167,690 miles (+6,554)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    167,690 miles
    Test number
    496080183472
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass161,136 miles (+7,888)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2019
    Odometer
    161,136 miles
    Test number
    235983050913

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass153,248 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2018
    Odometer
    153,248 miles
    Test number
    622897047935
    • 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)

  8. Fail153,248 miles (+6,902)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,248 miles
    Test number
    945091759490
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • 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)

  9. Pass146,346 miles (+2,872)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    146,346 miles
    Test number
    309339827688

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass143,474 miles (+9,709)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    143,474 miles
    Test number
    197867195438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass133,765 miles (+7,561)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    133,765 miles
    Test number
    888511733354
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteOff side front tyre slight worn outer edge

  12. Pass126,204 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    126,204 miles
    Test number
    447473532393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail126,204 miles (+9,483)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,204 miles
    Test number
    689203332305
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass116,721 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    116,721 miles
    Test number
    117579121310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail116,721 miles (+10,038)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,721 miles
    Test number
    858729121337
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  16. Pass106,683 miles (+7,496)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    106,683 miles
    Test number
    184329820388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass99,187 miles (+7,289)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    99,187 miles
    Test number
    154707729310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass91,898 miles (+13)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    91,898 miles
    Test number
    923360238361
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  19. Fail91,885 miles (+8,667)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,885 miles
    Test number
    480457728445
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteBoth front tyres are slightly out of shape
    • NoteStone chip in sweep area

  20. Pass83,218 miles (+11,101)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    83,218 miles
    Test number
    671749917395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass72,117 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    72,117 miles
    Test number
    314430696288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail72,117 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,117 miles
    Test number
    563479486235
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Questions about LS53 VND

Does LS53 VND currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS53 VND expired on 12 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS53 VND?
The MOT on LS53 VND expired on 12 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS53 VND done?
LS53 VND was recorded at 300,177 km at its MOT on 11 Sept 2023.
Has LS53 VND ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 VND has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 9 May 2017.
Has the mileage on LS53 VND 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 VND find?
LS53 VND passed its latest MOT on 11 Sept 2023 with 1 advisory: front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rears.

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