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Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,796 cc

LS53 VNTMOT history

LS53 VNT is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 14 Nov 2003. Its MOT is valid until 31 Oct 2026 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 94,647 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Nov 2025.

LS53 VNT black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 31 Oct 2026
Mileage
94,647 mi
At MOT on 1 Nov 2025
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,043 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 VNT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
14 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 VNT was last recorded at 94,647 miles on 1 Nov 2025, 7,074 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,573 miles · 3 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
7,074 miles
Average per year
3,043 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 94,647 miles
  • 2024 – 87,573 miles
  • 2023 – 82,255 miles
  • 2022 – 75,998 miles
  • 2019 – 75,473 miles
  • 2018 – 73,867 miles
  • 2017 – 71,704 miles
  • 2016 – 70,480 miles
  • 2015 – 68,990 miles
  • 2014 – 67,180 miles
  • 2013 – 65,159 miles
  • 2012 – 62,766 miles
  • 2011 – 60,336 miles
  • 2010 – 56,682 miles
  • 2009 – 53,467 miles
  • 2008 – 48,801 miles
  • 2007 – 42,330 miles
  • 2006 – 36,404 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,647 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

22 tests since 12 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,647 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    94,647 miles
    Test number
    505326838275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail94,647 miles (+7,074)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,647 miles
    Test number
    679123167473
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass87,573 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    87,573 miles
    Test number
    677298103090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail87,573 miles (+5,318)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,573 miles
    Test number
    907866485182
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass82,255 miles (+6,257)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    82,255 miles
    Test number
    403065975832
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass75,998 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    75,998 miles
    Test number
    452118576960

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail75,998 miles (+525)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,998 miles
    Test number
    577936165445
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass75,473 miles (+1,606)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    75,473 miles
    Test number
    143726127337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass73,867 miles (+2,163)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    73,867 miles
    Test number
    963153935563

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass71,704 miles (+1,224)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    71,704 miles
    Test number
    770746957637

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass70,480 miles (+1,490)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    70,480 miles
    Test number
    956059382944
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  12. Pass68,990 miles (+1,810)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    68,990 miles
    Test number
    525369645515

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass67,180 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    67,180 miles
    Test number
    195968044211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail67,180 miles (+2,021)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,180 miles
    Test number
    148288444269
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  15. Pass65,159 miles (+2,393)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    65,159 miles
    Test number
    227546743211
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass62,766 miles (+2,430)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    62,766 miles
    Test number
    398438442414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass60,336 miles (+3,654)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    60,336 miles
    Test number
    355983941450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass56,682 miles (+3,215)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    56,682 miles
    Test number
    421339530257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass53,467 miles (+4,666)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    53,467 miles
    Test number
    802410839252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass48,801 miles (+6,471)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    48,801 miles
    Test number
    933132158265
    • NoteNear side rear tyre worn to 3m/m on the inner edge
    • NoteNear side front inner brake pad low

  21. Pass42,330 miles (+5,926)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    42,330 miles
    Test number
    533546737212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass36,404 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    36,404 miles
    Test number
    212345156267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS53 VNT

Does LS53 VNT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS53 VNT is valid until 31 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS53 VNT?
The MOT on LS53 VNT is valid until 31 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS53 VNT done?
LS53 VNT was recorded at 94,647 miles at its MOT on 1 Nov 2025, an average of 3,043 miles a year.
Has LS53 VNT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 VNT has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LS53 VNT 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 VNT find?
LS53 VNT passed its latest MOT on 1 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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