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Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 3,724 cc

LB53 LYCMOT history

LB53 LYC is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 14 Jan 2004. Its MOT is valid until 11 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 90,385 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Dec 2026
Mileage
90,385 mi
At MOT on 10 Dec 2025
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,041 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 LYC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
S-Class
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,724 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
14 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 LYC was last recorded at 90,385 miles on 10 Dec 2025, 10,255 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,130 miles · 4 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
10,255 miles
Average per year
4,041 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 90,385 miles
  • 2024 – 80,130 miles
  • 2023 – 67,611 miles
  • 2022 – 57,129 miles
  • 2021 – 43,207 miles
  • 2020 – 42,823 miles
  • 2019 – 41,413 miles
  • 2018 – 39,668 miles
  • 2017 – 38,395 miles
  • 2016 – 37,114 miles
  • 2015 – 34,858 miles
  • 2014 – 34,221 miles
  • 2013 – 33,140 miles
  • 2012 – 31,991 miles
  • 2011 – 30,968 miles
  • 2010 – 28,256 miles
  • 2009 – 21,853 miles
  • 2008 – 17,824 miles
  • 2006 – 13,717 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,385 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 20 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,385 miles (+10,255)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    90,385 miles
    Test number
    155667670289
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass80,130 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    80,130 miles
    Test number
    304629366425
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail80,130 miles (+12,519)1 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,130 miles
    Test number
    376739240555
    • DangerousCentral Front Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass67,611 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    67,611 miles
    Test number
    331906457460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail67,609 miles (+10,480)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,609 miles
    Test number
    723400823490
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass57,129 miles (+13,922)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    57,129 miles
    Test number
    428432110872
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass43,207 miles (+384)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    43,207 miles
    Test number
    680285666562
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass42,823 miles (+1,410)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    42,823 miles
    Test number
    386346911577

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass41,413 miles (+1,745)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    41,413 miles
    Test number
    960533444611
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass39,668 miles (+1,273)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    39,668 miles
    Test number
    117794803547

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass38,395 miles (+1,281)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    38,395 miles
    Test number
    413498080335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass37,114 miles (+2,256)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    37,114 miles
    Test number
    207296980876
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass34,858 miles (+637)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    34,858 miles
    Test number
    655668778264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass34,221 miles (+1,081)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    34,221 miles
    Test number
    176118614263
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  15. Pass33,140 miles (+1,149)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    33,140 miles
    Test number
    477499213246
    • NoteParking brake pedal rubber pad missing

  16. Pass31,991 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    31,991 miles
    Test number
    465667402273
    • NoteParking brake rubber pad missing

  17. Fail31,991 miles (+1,023)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,991 miles
    Test number
    826797002236
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
    • NoteParking brake rubber pad missing

  18. Pass30,968 miles (+2,712)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    30,968 miles
    Test number
    515271701274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass28,256 miles (+6,403)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    28,256 miles
    Test number
    881243800284
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass21,853 miles (+50)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    21,853 miles
    Test number
    853648599175
    • DangerousParking brake pedal antislip missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Fail21,803 miles (+3,979)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,803 miles
    Test number
    393365399154
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass17,824 miles (+4,107)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    17,824 miles
    Test number
    931249008035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass13,717 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    13,717 miles
    Test number
    520364056351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 LYC

Does LB53 LYC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 LYC is valid until 11 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB53 LYC?
The MOT on LB53 LYC is valid until 11 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB53 LYC done?
LB53 LYC was recorded at 90,385 miles at its MOT on 10 Dec 2025, an average of 4,041 miles a year.
Has LB53 LYC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 LYC has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LB53 LYC 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 LB53 LYC find?
LB53 LYC passed its latest MOT on 10 Dec 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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