MERCEDES-BENZ C LS53CJF has 28 MOTs

Has MOT
Has Tax

This 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ C has Passed 20 MOTs and Failed 8 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 96,007 miles 1 month ago on Thursday 9th July 2026 at 13:01.

The current MOT will expire in 11 months on Thursday 8th July 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 1 year on Wednesday 1st September 2027.

LS53CJF MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED8TH JULY 202796,007 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Headlamp Has A Product On The Lens But Not Seriously Reducing Light Output (4.1.4 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Position Lamp Slightly Affected By The Operation Of Another Lamp Affected By Indicator. (4.2.3 (c))
FAILED8TH JULY 202696,007 MI
 
  1. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Inner Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Headlamp Has A Product On The Lens But Not Seriously Reducing Light Output (4.1.4 (b))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
  7. MAJOR - Offside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  9. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Position Lamp Slightly Affected By The Operation Of Another Lamp Affected By Indicator. (4.2.3 (c))
  10. MAJOR - Brake Performance Unable To Be Tested (1.2.1 (g))
PASSED24TH JUNE 202523RD JUNE 202683,612 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Central Front Outer Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Central Rear Exhaust Mounting Defective (6.1.2 (a))
FAILED20TH JUNE 2025
 
  1. ADVISORY - Central Front Outer Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Central Rear Exhaust Mounting Defective (6.1.2 (a))
  3. DANGEROUS - Offside Rear Suspension Arm Fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
  4. MAJOR - Brake Performance Unable To Be Tested (1.2.1 (g))
PASSED5TH JUNE 202422ND JUNE 202580,142 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Central Rear Exhaust Mounting Defective (6.1.2 (a))
PASSED13TH JUNE 202322ND JUNE 202477,158 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Track Rod Slight Play
  5. ADVISORY - Front Suspension Components Have Surface Corrosion
  6. MINOR - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Rear Suspension Components Have Surface Corrosion
  8. ADVISORY - Steering Wheels Leather Coming Away From Wheel
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Rear All Direction Indicators Slightly Discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
PASSED18TH JUNE 202222ND JUNE 202376,844 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
PASSED23RD JUNE 202122ND JUNE 202275,975 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
FAILED15TH JUNE 202175,974 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  7. MAJOR - Front Brakes Imbalanced Across An Axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
PASSED10TH JULY 202024TH JULY 202174,154 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Headlamp Has A Product On The Lens But Not Seriously Reducing Light Output Near Side And Off Side Front (4.1.4 (b))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Fog Light Not Working
FAILED7TH JULY 202074,148 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. MAJOR - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. MAJOR - Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Headlamp Has A Product On The Lens But Not Seriously Reducing Light Output Near Side And Off Side Front (4.1.4 (b))
  9. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Parking Brake Inoperative On One Side (1.4.1 (a))
  10. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Fog Light Not Working
PASSED2ND JULY 201924TH JULY 202073,184 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
PASSED3RD JULY 201824TH JULY 201972,267 MI
PASSED3RD JULY 201724TH JULY 201871,163 MI
PASSED1ST JULY 201624TH JULY 201768,849 MI
PASSED20TH JULY 201524TH JULY 201666,393 MI
FAILED14TH JULY 201566,393 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Coil Spring Broken (2.4.c.1a)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
  4. USER ENTERED - Front Brake Discs Slightly Corroded
  5. USER ENTERED - Rear Brake Discs Slightly Worn
PASSED2ND JULY 201424TH JULY 201563,539 MI
PASSED15TH JULY 201324TH JULY 201460,722 MI
FAILED15TH JULY 201360,722 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.2.b.1f)
FAILED25TH JULY 201257,348 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
PASSED25TH JULY 201224TH JULY 201357,348 MI
PASSED6TH MAY 20115TH MAY 201249,482 MI
PASSED25TH JANUARY 201024TH JANUARY 201140,606 MI
PASSED14TH JANUARY 200913TH JANUARY 201036,222 MI
FAILED12TH JANUARY 200936,222 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Rear Coil Spring Incomplete (2.4.c.1a)
PASSED4TH DECEMBER 20076TH DECEMBER 200830,054 MI
PASSED7TH DECEMBER 20066TH DECEMBER 200723,740 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

LS53CJF Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 71% | MOT Failure Rate: 29%

LS53CJF MOT Comments

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LS53CJF Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 96,007 miles | Average yearly mileage: 4,174 miles

LS53CJF FAQs

This Mercedes-Benz C with registration LS53CJF was manufactured on Friday 14th November 2003 so it is currently 23 years old. Its colour is Black and it has a 1.8 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 96,007 miles, so this Mercedes-Benz has travelled an average of 4,174 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 28 MOTs on record for this Mercedes-Benz C beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 8 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means LS53CJF has a 71% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Mercedes-Benz C has had 63 Advisories, 1 PRS Notices, 1 Minor, 8 Major, 2 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 1 year on Wednesday 1st September 2027 .

Does LS53CJF have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Friday 21st August 2026 LS53CJF does have an active MOT. Read more

Is LS53CJF Taxed?

Yes, as of Friday 21st August 2026 LS53CJF does have Tax. Read more

When does LS53CJF Tax expire?

The current Tax for LS53CJF will expire in 1 year on Wednesday 1st September 2027. 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 LS53CJF MOT expire?

The current MOT for LS53CJF will expire in 11 months on Thursday 8th July 2027. Read more

When did LS53CJF have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for LS53CJF was on Thursday 9th July 2026 at 13:01. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has LS53CJF Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 28 MOTs on record for LS53CJF we can see 20 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 LS53CJF Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 28 MOTs on record for LS53CJF we can see 8 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 71% MOT pass rate! Read more

How many miles has LS53CJF done?

The odometer reading for LS53CJF at the last MOT in July 2026 was 96,007 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 4,174 miles per year. Read more

How old is LS53CJF?

The vehicle LS53CJF was manufactured in 2003 so it is currently 23 years old. It was first registered on Friday 14th November 2003. Read more

What colour is LS53CJF?

The official colour of LS53CJF is recorded as Black. Read more

What engine does LS53CJF have?

LS53CJF has a 1.8 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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