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Black · Diesel · 2003 · 2,685 cc

LS53 YCJMOT history

LS53 YCJ is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz CLK first used on 8 Dec 2003. Its MOT is valid until 6 Nov 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 18,192 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2026.

LS53 YCJ black Mercedes-Benz Clk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Nov 2027
Mileage
18,192 mi
At MOT on 7 Oct 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
686 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 YCJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLK
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
8 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 YCJ was last recorded at 18,192 miles on 7 Oct 2026, 45 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
18,147 miles · 7 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
45 miles
Average per year
686 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 18,192 miles
  • 2025 – 18,147 miles
  • 2024 – 18,064 miles
  • 2023 – 17,960 miles
  • 2022 – 17,779 miles
  • 2021 – 17,597 miles
  • 2020 – 17,417 miles
  • 2019 – 17,001 miles
  • 2018 – 16,377 miles
  • 2017 – 15,843 miles
  • 2016 – 15,453 miles
  • 2015 – 15,001 miles
  • 2014 – 14,490 miles
  • 2013 – 13,848 miles
  • 2012 – 13,056 miles
  • 2011 – 11,905 miles
  • 2010 – 11,139 miles
  • 2009 – 9,874 miles
  • 2008 – 8,161 miles
  • 2007 – 6,703 miles
  • 2006 – 4,549 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass18,192 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

24 tests since 13 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass18,192 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    18,192 miles
    Test number
    774018904161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail18,192 miles (+45)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,192 miles
    Test number
    430133919746
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
  3. Pass18,147 miles (+83)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    18,147 miles
    Test number
    314314812946

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass18,064 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    18,064 miles
    Test number
    252753176239
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Fail18,064 miles (+104)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,064 miles
    Test number
    536065512829
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass17,960 miles (+181)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    17,960 miles
    Test number
    788605245566

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass17,779 miles (+182)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    17,779 miles
    Test number
    326491098862

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass17,597 miles (+180)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    17,597 miles
    Test number
    313591106201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass17,417 miles (+416)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    17,417 miles
    Test number
    862521675071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass17,001 miles (+624)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    17,001 miles
    Test number
    327345356901

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass16,377 miles (+534)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    16,377 miles
    Test number
    410562600523
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  12. Pass15,843 miles (+390)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    15,843 miles
    Test number
    883752606713

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass15,453 miles (+452)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    15,453 miles
    Test number
    924856303765
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
  14. Pass15,001 miles (+511)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    15,001 miles
    Test number
    476418403300
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear light cluster slight damage
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamp lenses deteriorating
  15. Pass14,490 miles (+642)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    14,490 miles
    Test number
    837261424391
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront brake disc's corroding
  16. Pass13,848 miles (+792)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    13,848 miles
    Test number
    659854323302
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront brake disc's slightly corroded
    • NoteFront number plate water damaged
    • NoteRear exhaust box starting to deteriorate
    • NoteSlight play in offside steering arm
    • NoteUnable to see inner rear brake pad due to design of carrier
  17. Pass13,056 miles (+1,151)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    13,056 miles
    Test number
    575065022329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass11,905 miles (+766)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    11,905 miles
    Test number
    956886121321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass11,139 miles (+1,265)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    11,139 miles
    Test number
    520576230378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass9,874 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    9,874 miles
    Test number
    293944749333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail9,874 miles (+1,713)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,874 miles
    Test number
    281402249376
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
  22. Pass8,161 miles (+1,458)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    8,161 miles
    Test number
    412516628375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass6,703 miles (+2,154)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    6,703 miles
    Test number
    192517847310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass4,549 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    4,549 miles
    Test number
    760487616395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS53 YCJ

Does LS53 YCJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS53 YCJ is valid until 6 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS53 YCJ?
The MOT on LS53 YCJ is valid until 6 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS53 YCJ done?
LS53 YCJ was recorded at 18,192 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2026, an average of 686 miles a year.
Has LS53 YCJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 YCJ has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LS53 YCJ 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 YCJ find?
LS53 YCJ passed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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