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Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,796 cc

LS53 YCHMOT history

LS53 YCH is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz CLK first used on 27 Nov 2003. Its MOT expired on 16 Oct 2026 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 158,168 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2025.

LS53 YCH silver Mercedes-Benz Clk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 16 Oct 2026
Mileage
158,168 mi
At MOT on 17 Oct 2025
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,884 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 YCH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
27 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 YCH was last recorded at 158,168 miles on 17 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 17 Oct 2025: 158,168 miles, lower than 158,767 miles on 9 Oct 2025.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
158,767 miles · 9 Oct 2025
Average per year
6,884 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 158,168 miles
  • 2021 – 158,746 miles
  • 2019 – 149,574 miles
  • 2016 – 149,033 miles
  • 2015 – 140,309 miles
  • 2014 – 131,160 miles
  • 2013 – 119,284 miles
  • 2012 – 109,184 miles
  • 2011 – 97,975 miles
  • 2010 – 85,657 miles
  • 2009 – 72,712 miles
  • 2008 – 55,844 miles
  • 2007 – 43,614 miles
  • 2006 – 27,741 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,168 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOverall corrosion to suspension componentsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 6 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,168 miles (-599)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    158,168 miles
    Test number
    950543543086
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOverall corrosion to suspension components

  2. Fail158,767 miles (+21)2 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,767 miles
    Test number
    458712845581
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOverall corrosion to suspension components

  3. Pass158,746 miles (+5)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    158,746 miles
    Test number
    301880691815
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail158,741 miles (+9,167)1 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,741 miles
    Test number
    387015280552
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn 'd' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'd' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass149,574 miles (+541)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    149,574 miles
    Test number
    446902362394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass149,033 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    149,033 miles
    Test number
    926647585127
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

  7. Fail149,033 miles (+8,724)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,033 miles
    Test number
    410980330374
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

  8. Pass140,309 miles (+9,149)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    140,309 miles
    Test number
    921958940652
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake eff 17% min 16%

  9. Pass131,160 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    131,160 miles
    Test number
    705087204320
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteRear tyres on 3.2mm

  10. Fail131,160 miles (+11,876)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,160 miles
    Test number
    349177404342
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteRear tyres on 3.2mm

  11. Pass119,284 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    119,284 miles
    Test number
    665030013327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail119,284 miles (+10,100)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,284 miles
    Test number
    977500113300
    • FailureNearside Rear 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)

  13. Pass109,184 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    109,184 miles
    Test number
    469267222404
    • NoteRear tyres approaching 3mm

  14. Fail109,184 miles (+11,209)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,184 miles
    Test number
    548697822351
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear tyres approaching 3mm

  15. Pass97,975 miles (+12,318)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    97,975 miles
    Test number
    498956921308
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass85,657 miles (+12,945)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    85,657 miles
    Test number
    574996310330
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass72,712 miles (+48)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    72,712 miles
    Test number
    493487029413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail72,664 miles (+16,820)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,664 miles
    Test number
    863794829383
    • FailureCentre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  19. Pass55,844 miles (+12,230)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    55,844 miles
    Test number
    432017118447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass43,614 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    43,614 miles
    Test number
    200613137377
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

  21. Fail43,614 miles (+15,873)1 repaired3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,614 miles
    Test number
    291603937381
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

  22. Pass27,741 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    27,741 miles
    Test number
    651960216390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS53 YCH

Does LS53 YCH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS53 YCH expired on 16 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS53 YCH?
The MOT on LS53 YCH expired on 16 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS53 YCH done?
LS53 YCH was recorded at 158,168 miles at its MOT on 17 Oct 2025, an average of 6,884 miles a year.
Has LS53 YCH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 YCH has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LS53 YCH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 Oct 2025. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS53 YCH find?
LS53 YCH passed its latest MOT on 17 Oct 2025 with 9 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides; nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 6 more.

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