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Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,796 cc

LS53 CLYMOT history

LS53 CLY is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 29 Nov 2003. Its MOT expired on 13 Sept 2024 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 85,940 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Sept 2023.

LS53 CLY black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz C-Class, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 13 Sept 2024
Mileage
85,940 mi
At MOT on 13 Sept 2023
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,285 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 CLY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
29 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
13 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 CLY was last recorded at 85,940 miles on 13 Sept 2023, 6,651 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,289 miles · 14 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
6,651 miles
Average per year
4,285 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 85,940 miles
  • 2022 – 79,289 miles
  • 2021 – 73,775 miles
  • 2020 – 70,744 miles
  • 2017 – 66,302 miles
  • 2016 – 59,365 miles
  • 2015 – 53,903 miles
  • 2014 – 51,414 miles
  • 2013 – 50,320 miles
  • 2012 – 46,062 miles
  • 2011 – 40,353 miles
  • 2010 – 36,466 miles
  • 2009 – 31,460 miles
  • 2008 – 25,311 miles
  • 2007 – 20,547 miles
  • 2006 – 14,001 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,940 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

21 tests since 29 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,940 miles (+6,651)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    85,940 miles
    Test number
    708642054750
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  2. Pass79,289 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    79,289 miles
    Test number
    227318860298
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail79,289 miles (+5,514)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,289 miles
    Test number
    279540249709
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass73,775 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    73,775 miles
    Test number
    186109176069
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged dark in color (3.3 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2.mm (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail73,775 miles (+3,031)4 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,775 miles
    Test number
    491245106473
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged dark in color (3.3 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2.mm (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass70,744 miles (+1)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    70,744 miles
    Test number
    918649573783
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail70,743 miles (+4,441)2 dangerous4 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,743 miles
    Test number
    920607712611
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass66,302 miles (+6,937)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    66,302 miles
    Test number
    810077729571

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass59,365 miles (+5,462)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    59,365 miles
    Test number
    797940577652

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass53,903 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    53,903 miles
    Test number
    556700011210
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine bay covers and vehicle under trays

  11. Fail53,902 miles (+2,488)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,902 miles
    Test number
    385469223248
    • FailureNearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended inner tca bush (2.4.F.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt radius arm gaiter (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting by diff broken (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine bay covers and vehicle under trays

  12. Pass51,414 miles (+1,094)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    51,414 miles
    Test number
    567030814387
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass50,320 miles (+4,258)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    50,320 miles
    Test number
    806971613319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass46,062 miles (+5,709)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    46,062 miles
    Test number
    417118702421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass40,353 miles (+3,887)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    40,353 miles
    Test number
    558553511356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass36,466 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    36,466 miles
    Test number
    883967400313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail36,466 miles (+5,006)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,466 miles
    Test number
    402086400435
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  18. Pass31,460 miles (+6,149)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    31,460 miles
    Test number
    481091929465
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryFront brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

  19. Pass25,311 miles (+4,764)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    25,311 miles
    Test number
    671332338347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass20,547 miles (+6,546)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    20,547 miles
    Test number
    852801437392
    • 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)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  21. Pass14,001 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    14,001 miles
    Test number
    503963336338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS53 CLY

Does LS53 CLY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS53 CLY expired on 13 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS53 CLY?
The MOT on LS53 CLY expired on 13 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS53 CLY done?
LS53 CLY was recorded at 85,940 miles at its MOT on 13 Sept 2023, an average of 4,285 miles a year.
Has LS53 CLY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 CLY has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on LS53 CLY 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 LS53 CLY find?
LS53 CLY passed its latest MOT on 13 Sept 2023 with 1 minor defect: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view.

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