Mercedes-Benz C
Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 1,998 cc
V53 ARPMOT history
V53 ARP is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 17 Jan 2000. Its MOT is valid until 30 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 114,683 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 114,683 mi
- At MOT on 31 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 20 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 2,794 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V53 ARP
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- C
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,998 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2000
- First used
- 17 Jan 2000
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 31 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V53 ARP was last recorded at 114,683 miles on 31 Mar 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Mar 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 114,678 miles · 30 Mar 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 5 miles
- Average per year
- 2,794 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 114,683 miles
- 2024 – 112,024 miles
- 2023 – 111,555 miles
- 2022 – 110,508 miles
- 2021 – 109,352 miles
- 2020 – 108,619 miles
- 2019 – 106,650 miles
- 2018 – 104,300 miles
- 2017 – 100,880 miles
- 2016 – 98,329 miles
- 2015 – 93,806 miles
- 2014 – 89,060 miles
- 2013 – 85,942 miles
- 2012 – 82,717 miles
- 2011 – 79,481 miles
- 2010 – 76,112 miles
- 2009 – 72,678 miles
- 2008 – 66,961 miles
- 2007 – 60,182 miles
- 2006 – 58,894 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass114,683 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear covered with tapeRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2024
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2016
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2018
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2018
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2018
Full MOT history
24 tests since 13 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass114,683 miles (+5)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 114,683 miles
- Test number
- 437722764637
- AdvisoryNearside Rear covered with tape
Fail114,678 miles (+2,654)7 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,678 miles
- Test number
- 580446155954
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded leaking (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear covered with tape
Pass112,024 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 112,024 miles
- Test number
- 826434279803
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail112,024 miles (+469)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,024 miles
- Test number
- 305097411938
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass111,555 miles (+1,047)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 111,555 miles
- Test number
- 604705756761
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass110,508 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 110,508 miles
- Test number
- 239862820020
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail110,508 miles (+1,156)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,508 miles
- Test number
- 122928337045
- MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill end/closing panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass109,352 miles (+733)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 109,352 miles
- Test number
- 321739939437
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All visible brake pipes either covered in grease or surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryGeneral underside condition of vehicle corroded
Pass108,619 miles (+1,969)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 108,619 miles
- Test number
- 382114368837
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All visible surface corrosion and covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryGeneral underside condition of vehicle corroded
Pass106,650 miles (+2,350)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 106,650 miles
- Test number
- 381928387902
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass104,300 miles (+3,420)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 104,300 miles
- Test number
- 661802872099
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass100,880 miles (+2,551)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 100,880 miles
- Test number
- 546308137782
- AdvisoryAll 4 brake pipes have slight corrosion
- AdvisoryAll 4 springs have slight corrosion
Pass98,329 miles (+4,523)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 98,329 miles
- Test number
- 341674696217
- 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)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Pass93,806 miles (+4,746)8 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 93,806 miles
- Test number
- 975319865001
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass89,060 miles (+3,118)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 89,060 miles
- Test number
- 546344184092
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteAll 4 coil springs have slight corrosion to the base of the spring
Pass85,942 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 85,942 miles
- Test number
- 465259693001
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail85,942 miles (+3,225)1 failure7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,942 miles
- Test number
- 986619193004
- FailureOffside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass82,717 miles (+3,236)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 82,717 miles
- Test number
- 349450512157
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,481 miles (+3,369)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 79,481 miles
- Test number
- 816889001144
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,112 miles (+3,434)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 76,112 miles
- Test number
- 582953300126
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,678 miles (+5,717)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 72,678 miles
- Test number
- 763997619137
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,961 miles (+6,779)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 66,961 miles
- Test number
- 220492808425
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass60,182 miles (+1,288)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 60,182 miles
- Test number
- 151569187414
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass58,894 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 58,894 miles
- Test number
- 421803306124
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about V53 ARP
- Does V53 ARP currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V53 ARP is valid until 30 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V53 ARP?
- The MOT on V53 ARP is valid until 30 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V53 ARP done?
- V53 ARP was recorded at 114,683 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2026, an average of 2,794 miles a year.
- Has V53 ARP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V53 ARP has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on V53 ARP 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 V53 ARP find?
- V53 ARP passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear covered with tape.
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