Mercedes-Benz C
Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,796 cc
LX53 DFDMOT history
LX53 DFD is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 30 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 4 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 170,094 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 4 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 170,094 mi
- At MOT on 1 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 30
- 21 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 6,764 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LX53 DFD
- 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
- 30 Sept 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 4 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LX53 DFD was last recorded at 170,094 miles on 1 Aug 2026, 4,990 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 165,104 miles · 5 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,990 miles
- Average per year
- 6,764 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 170,094 miles
- 2025 – 165,104 miles
- 2024 – 160,070 miles
- 2023 – 155,748 miles
- 2022 – 151,407 miles
- 2021 – 145,064 miles
- 2020 – 140,896 miles
- 2019 – 136,353 miles
- 2018 – 132,018 miles
- 2017 – 127,551 miles
- 2016 – 123,540 miles
- 2015 – 118,959 miles
- 2014 – 113,489 miles
- 2013 – 107,761 miles
- 2012 – 101,099 miles
- 2011 – 92,892 miles
- 2010 – 84,419 miles
- 2009 – 74,845 miles
- 2008 – 64,234 miles
- 2007 – 50,942 miles
- 2006 – 35,902 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass170,094 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides top and bottom (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
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.
Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Rear Nail in tyre
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Full MOT history
30 tests since 29 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass170,094 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 170,094 miles
- Test number
- 161512482761
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides top and bottom (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail170,094 miles (+4,990)1 repaired7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 170,094 miles
- Test number
- 545457689577
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides top and bottom (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass165,104 miles1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 165,104 miles
- Test number
- 258346663663
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail165,104 miles (+5,034)2 repaired1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 165,104 miles
- Test number
- 977891943777
- Repaired at testExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass160,070 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 160,070 miles
- Test number
- 517537840587
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail160,070 miles (+4,322)1 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 160,070 miles
- Test number
- 132076311020
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass155,748 miles9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 155,748 miles
- Test number
- 647522000134
- AdvisoryCentral Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded slight (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded slight (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
- AdvisoryKnocking noise front suspension but un-able to identify
Fail155,748 miles (+4,341)2 repaired9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 155,748 miles
- Test number
- 558522786198
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded slight (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded slight (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
- AdvisoryKnocking noise front suspension but un-able to identify
Pass151,407 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 151,407 miles
- Test number
- 502042502950
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail151,407 miles (+6,343)1 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,407 miles
- Test number
- 967686566168
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass145,064 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 145,064 miles
- Test number
- 310394966311
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail145,064 miles (+4,168)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,064 miles
- Test number
- 219486689058
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front lower arm dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre
Pass140,896 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 140,896 miles
- Test number
- 207447402536
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail140,895 miles (+4,542)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,895 miles
- Test number
- 377484995059
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass136,353 miles (+4,335)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 136,353 miles
- Test number
- 751089198305
- AdvisoryAdvise front tyres have slight inner and outer edge wear
Pass132,018 miles (+4,467)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 132,018 miles
- Test number
- 486673730653
- AdvisoryAdvise crack in w/screen in zone A not in view at lower edge of screen
Pass127,551 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 127,551 miles
- Test number
- 977866807095
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail127,551 miles (+4,011)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,551 miles
- Test number
- 178452222861
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Pass123,540 miles (+4,581)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 123,540 miles
- Test number
- 562130123085
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass118,959 miles (+5,470)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 118,959 miles
- Test number
- 967896705289
- AdvisoryNearside 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
Pass113,489 miles (+5,728)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 113,489 miles
- Test number
- 167191294170
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass107,761 miles (+6,662)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 107,761 miles
- Test number
- 255117593103
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass101,099 miles (+8,207)4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 101,099 miles
- Test number
- 206743062224
- NoteEML light on
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteIdle speed high
Pass92,892 miles (+8,473)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 92,892 miles
- Test number
- 839344761203
- NoteEngine idle slightly high
Pass84,419 miles (+9,574)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 84,419 miles
- Test number
- 740507660207
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteSuspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
Pass74,845 miles (+10,611)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 74,845 miles
- Test number
- 350258569429
- NoteFront tyres getting low
Pass64,234 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 64,234 miles
- Test number
- 680674578230
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail64,229 miles (+13,287)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,229 miles
- Test number
- 511723278233
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass50,942 miles (+15,040)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 50,942 miles
- Test number
- 352077067467
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass35,902 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 35,902 miles
- Test number
- 393482276491
- NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Questions about LX53 DFD
- Does LX53 DFD currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX53 DFD is valid until 4 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LX53 DFD?
- The MOT on LX53 DFD is valid until 4 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LX53 DFD done?
- LX53 DFD was recorded at 170,094 miles at its MOT on 1 Aug 2026, an average of 6,764 miles a year.
- Has LX53 DFD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LX53 DFD has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on LX53 DFD 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 LX53 DFD find?
- LX53 DFD passed its latest MOT on 1 Aug 2026 with 7 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; rear anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened; rear coil spring corroded both sides, and 4 more.
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