# MD53ZPY — MERCEDES-BENZ C MOT History & Vehicle Check

MD53ZPY is a Silver MERCEDES-BENZ C, Petrol (1796cc), first registered 2003-09-24. This page summarises its DVSA MOT test history and current MOT status.

Further information for MD53ZPY — including road tax (VED) status and cost, running costs, fuel economy, insurance group and more — is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/.

## Vehicle details

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration | MD53ZPY |
| Make | MERCEDES-BENZ |
| Model | C |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine size | 1796cc |
| First registered | 2003-09-24 |

## MOT status

- Current MOT: Expired or not valid
- MOT expiry date: 2020-03-12 00:00:00

## MOT test summary

- Total tests: 18
- Passes: 12
- Fails: 6
- Pass rate: 66.67%
- Total defects recorded: 30

## MOT test history

| Date | Result | Mileage | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-05-15 10:28:41 | FAILED | 128,243 MI | — |
| 2019-03-13 12:35:10 | PASSED | 119,003 MI | 2020-03-12 00:00:00 |
| 2017-03-15 19:54:51 | PASSED | Not recorded | 2018-03-22 00:00:00 |
| 2016-03-23 09:55:55 | PASSED | 106,595 MI | 2017-03-22 00:00:00 |
| 2015-03-23 14:27:28 | PASSED | 94,957 MI | 2016-03-22 00:00:00 |
| 2015-03-23 13:28:52 | FAILED | 94,957 MI | — |
| 2013-12-04 09:13:47 | PASSED | 89,485 MI | 2014-12-03 00:00:00 |
| 2013-12-02 16:17:35 | FAILED | 89,485 MI | — |
| 2012-05-22 13:13:12 | PASSED | 84,279 MI | 2013-06-15 00:00:00 |
| 2011-06-02 10:27:34 | PASSED | 77,981 MI | 2012-06-15 00:00:00 |
| 2010-06-02 11:56:23 | PASSED | 72,154 MI | 2011-06-15 00:00:00 |
| 2010-06-02 09:58:15 | FAILED | 72,154 MI | — |
| 2009-05-28 17:22:22 | PASSED | 65,093 MI | 2010-06-15 00:00:00 |
| 2009-05-28 15:29:41 | FAILED | 65,092 MI | — |
| 2008-06-16 17:25:00 | PASSED | 57,796 MI | 2009-06-15 00:00:00 |
| 2008-06-16 17:25:00 | FAILED | 57,796 MI | — |
| 2007-09-20 08:52:22 | PASSED | 50,836 MI | 2008-09-25 00:00:00 |
| 2006-09-26 16:06:37 | PASSED | 39,947 MI | 2007-09-25 00:00:00 |

### Defects and advisories

**2020-05-15 10:28:41 (FAILED)**

- DANGEROUS: Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MAJOR: Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MAJOR: Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MAJOR: Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MAJOR: Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MAJOR: Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- MAJOR: Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MAJOR: Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MAJOR: Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MAJOR: Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MAJOR: Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MINOR: Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

**2016-03-23 09:55:55 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: undertrays fitted
- ADVISORY: Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

**2015-03-23 13:28:52 (FAILED)**

- FAIL: Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FAIL: Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

**2013-12-02 16:17:35 (FAILED)**

- FAIL: Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FAIL: Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

**2012-05-22 13:13:12 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- USER ENTERED: number plates stuck on top of another plate

**2010-06-02 09:58:15 (FAILED)**

- FAIL: Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

**2009-05-28 15:29:41 (FAILED)**

- FAIL: Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

**2008-06-16 17:25:00 (FAILED)**

- PRS: Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

## Full vehicle report

A free MOT and vehicle check for MD53ZPY is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/car/MD53ZPY. The premium Motorscan report additionally covers outstanding finance, insurance write-off category, stolen / scrapped / exported markers, mileage anomalies, previous keepers, plate and colour changes, and a market valuation — using official DVLA and DVSA data.

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Source: Motorscan (https://motorscan.co.uk) using official DVSA MOT data. Page generated 2026-07-28.