
Mercedes-Benz C
Orange · Petrol · 2003 · 1,796 cc
LS53 YAXMOT history
LS53 YAX is an orange petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 27 Nov 2003. Its MOT expired on 9 May 2023 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 113,475 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 May 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 9 May 2023
- Mileage
- 113,475 mi
- At MOT on 10 May 2022
- MOT tests
- 22
- 17 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 4,528 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS53 YAX
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- C
- Colour
- Orange
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,796 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 27 Nov 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 9 May 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 10 May 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS53 YAX was last recorded at 113,475 miles on 10 May 2022, 3,581 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Apr 2021.
Mileage went down between tests
- 12 Sept 2012: 11,217 miles, lower than 74,259 miles on 14 Sept 2011.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 109,894 miles · 20 Apr 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 3,581 miles
- Average per year
- 4,528 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 113,475 miles
- 2021 – 109,894 miles
- 2020 – 107,093 miles
- 2019 – 102,741 miles
- 2018 – 98,439 miles
- 2017 – 95,409 miles
- 2016 – 93,506 miles
- 2015 – 91,313 miles
- 2014 – 88,205 miles
- 2012 – 82,795 miles
- 2011 – 74,259 miles
- 2010 – 72,382 miles
- 2009 – 65,747 miles
- 2008 – 59,266 miles
- 2007 – 44,575 miles
- 2006 – 43,428 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentre exhaust corroded
Full MOT history
22 tests since 20 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass113,475 miles (+3,581)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2023
- Odometer
- 113,475 miles
- Test number
- 848865637078
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentre exhaust corroded
Pass109,894 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 109,894 miles
- Test number
- 150513729823
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail109,894 miles (+2,801)1 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,894 miles
- Test number
- 218896007429
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass107,093 miles (+4,352)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 107,093 miles
- Test number
- 116534148694
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass102,741 miles (+4,302)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 102,741 miles
- Test number
- 504452295703
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass98,439 miles (+3,030)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 98,439 miles
- Test number
- 760244191459
- AdvisoryCannot inspect n/s/r and o/s/r brake pipes due to excessive underseal
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted cannot inspect some underside component
Pass95,409 miles (+1,903)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 95,409 miles
- Test number
- 602593202957
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,506 miles (+2,193)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 93,506 miles
- Test number
- 531550687963
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,313 miles (+3,108)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 91,313 miles
- Test number
- 328005215086
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass88,205 miles (+5,410)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 88,205 miles
- Test number
- 348911624084
- NoteBoth front tyres walls cracking poor condition
Pass82,795 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 82,795 miles
- Test number
- 916626352266
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail11,217 miles (-63,042)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 11,217 miles
- Test number
- 668196352200
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass74,259 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 74,259 miles
- Test number
- 909777251290
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail74,259 miles (+1,877)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,259 miles
- Test number
- 917705051249
- FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Pass72,382 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 72,382 miles
- Test number
- 622643760392
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail72,382 miles (+6,635)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,382 miles
- Test number
- 234283660325
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass65,747 miles (+6,481)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 65,747 miles
- Test number
- 404705769426
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,266 miles (+7,481)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 59,266 miles
- Test number
- 451135968392
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,785 miles (+7,210)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 51,785 miles
- Test number
- 762153308045
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,575 miles (+1,147)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 44,575 miles
- Test number
- 180789307438
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail43,428 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,428 miles
- Test number
- 511434126300
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass43,428 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 43,428 miles
- Test number
- 914294126389
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS53 YAX
- Does LS53 YAX currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LS53 YAX expired on 9 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LS53 YAX?
- The MOT on LS53 YAX expired on 9 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LS53 YAX done?
- LS53 YAX was recorded at 113,475 miles at its MOT on 10 May 2022, an average of 4,528 miles a year.
- Has LS53 YAX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS53 YAX has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Apr 2021.
- Has the mileage on LS53 YAX ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Sept 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LS53 YAX find?
- LS53 YAX passed its latest MOT on 10 May 2022 with 2 advisories: nearside front suspension component ball joint has slight play; centre exhaust corroded.
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