MERCEDES-BENZ C BS53SEL has 22 MOTs

Has MOT
Has Tax

This 2006 MERCEDES-BENZ C has Passed 18 MOTs and Failed 4 times since 2009

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 58,521 miles 10 months ago on Wednesday 20th August 2025 at 08:11.

The current MOT will expire in 3 months on Wednesday 19th August 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 4 months on Thursday 1st October 2026.

BS53SEL MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED19TH AUGUST 202658,521 MI
FAILED19TH AUGUST 202558,490 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  2. MAJOR - Exhaust Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Exceeds Manufacturer's Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
PASSED23RD OCTOBER 202422ND OCTOBER 202557,463 MI
PASSED3RD OCTOBER 20235TH OCTOBER 202455,563 MI
FAILED3RD OCTOBER 202355,563 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Stop Lamp(s) Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
PASSED6TH OCTOBER 20225TH OCTOBER 202353,232 MI
PASSED3RD NOVEMBER 20217TH NOVEMBER 202251,417 MI
PASSED3RD NOVEMBER 20207TH NOVEMBER 202150,562 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED2ND NOVEMBER 202050,562 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED5TH NOVEMBER 20197TH NOVEMBER 202049,778 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Slight Play In Both Front Lower Arm Ball Joints
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Rake Pipes Starting To Corrode
  4. ADVISORY - Slight Corrosion On Rear Suspension And Chassis Area
PASSED8TH NOVEMBER 20187TH NOVEMBER 201948,470 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
PASSED30TH OCTOBER 201731ST OCTOBER 201846,835 MI
PASSED28TH OCTOBER 201631ST OCTOBER 201745,496 MI
PASSED26TH OCTOBER 201531ST OCTOBER 201643,121 MI
PASSED17TH OCTOBER 201431ST OCTOBER 201541,000 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED25TH OCTOBER 201331ST OCTOBER 201438,082 MI
PASSED16TH OCTOBER 201231ST OCTOBER 201334,237 MI
FAILED15TH OCTOBER 201234,237 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (4.1.d.1b)
  2. FAIL - Front Registration Plate Character(s) Incorrectly Spaced (6.3.4a)
  3. FAIL - Rear Registration Plate Character(s) Incorrectly Spaced (6.3.4a)
PASSED1ST NOVEMBER 201131ST OCTOBER 201231,096 MI
PASSED6TH JUNE 20117TH JUNE 201229,203 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED4TH JUNE 20107TH JUNE 201125,976 MI
PASSED8TH JUNE 20097TH JUNE 201018,843 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

BS53SEL Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 82% | MOT Failure Rate: 18%

BS53SEL MOT Comments

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BS53SEL Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 58,521 miles | Average yearly mileage: 3,080 miles

BS53SEL FAQs

This Mercedes-Benz C with registration BS53SEL was manufactured on Thursday 1st June 2006 so it is currently 20 years old. Its colour is Silver and it has a 1.8 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 58,521 miles, so this Mercedes-Benz has travelled an average of 3,080 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 22 MOTs on record for this Mercedes-Benz C beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2009. We can see 4 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means BS53SEL has a 82% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Mercedes-Benz C has had 15 Advisories, 1 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 3 Major, 0 Dangerous and 3 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Mercedes-Benz C is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 4 months on Thursday 1st October 2026 .

Does BS53SEL have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Wednesday 3rd June 2026 BS53SEL does have an active MOT. Read more

Is BS53SEL Taxed?

Yes, as of Wednesday 3rd June 2026 BS53SEL does have Tax. Read more

When does BS53SEL Tax expire?

The current Tax for BS53SEL will expire in 4 months on Thursday 1st October 2026. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does BS53SEL MOT expire?

The current MOT for BS53SEL will expire in 3 months on Wednesday 19th August 2026. Read more

When did BS53SEL have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for BS53SEL was on Wednesday 20th August 2025 at 08:11. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has BS53SEL Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 22 MOTs on record for BS53SEL we can see 18 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has BS53SEL Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 22 MOTs on record for BS53SEL we can see 4 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 82% MOT pass rate! Read more

How many miles has BS53SEL done?

The odometer reading for BS53SEL at the last MOT in August 2025 was 58,521 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 3,080 miles per year. Read more

How old is BS53SEL?

The vehicle BS53SEL was manufactured in 2006 so it is currently 20 years old. It was first registered on Thursday 1st June 2006. Read more

What colour is BS53SEL?

The official colour of BS53SEL is recorded as Silver. Read more

What engine does BS53SEL have?

BS53SEL has a 1.8 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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