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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.

LS53 YAX orange Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass113,475 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentre exhaust corroded

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. 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
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. Pass102,741 miles (+4,302)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    102,741 miles
    Test number
    504452295703

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. 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
  7. Pass95,409 miles (+1,903)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    95,409 miles
    Test number
    602593202957

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass93,506 miles (+2,193)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    93,506 miles
    Test number
    531550687963

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. 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)
  10. 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
  11. Pass82,795 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    82,795 miles
    Test number
    916626352266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. 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)
  13. Pass74,259 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    74,259 miles
    Test number
    909777251290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. 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)
  15. Pass72,382 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    72,382 miles
    Test number
    622643760392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. 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)
  17. Pass65,747 miles (+6,481)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    65,747 miles
    Test number
    404705769426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass59,266 miles (+7,481)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    59,266 miles
    Test number
    451135968392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass51,785 miles (+7,210)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    51,785 miles
    Test number
    762153308045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass44,575 miles (+1,147)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    44,575 miles
    Test number
    180789307438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. 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)
  22. 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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