Mercedes-Benz C
Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,796 cc
LS53 YCTMOT history
LS53 YCT is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 26 Nov 2003. Its MOT expired on 10 Aug 2025 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 127,766 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Aug 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 10 Aug 2025
- Mileage
- 127,766 mi
- At MOT on 7 Aug 2024
- MOT tests
- 24
- 18 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 6,472 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS53 YCT
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- C
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,796 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 26 Nov 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 10 Aug 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Aug 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS53 YCT was last recorded at 127,766 miles on 7 Aug 2024, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Aug 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 127,764 miles · 6 Aug 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 2 miles
- Average per year
- 6,472 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 127,766 miles
- 2023 – 112,930 miles
- 2022 – 97,122 miles
- 2021 – 81,750 miles
- 2020 – 74,887 miles
- 2019 – 68,474 miles
- 2017 – 66,203 miles
- 2016 – 59,364 miles
- 2015 – 54,759 miles
- 2014 – 50,259 miles
- 2013 – 45,598 miles
- 2012 – 42,131 miles
- 2011 – 37,219 miles
- 2010 – 28,242 miles
- 2009 – 23,073 miles
- 2008 – 17,861 miles
- 2007 – 15,534 miles
- 2006 – 13,387 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass127,766 miles
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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.
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases multiple
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2017
Full MOT history
24 tests since 5 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass127,766 miles (+2)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 127,766 miles
- Test number
- 750941901503
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail127,764 miles (+14,834)1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,764 miles
- Test number
- 407457495724
- MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass112,930 miles (+94)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 112,930 miles
- Test number
- 134161711113
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases multiple (6.1.2 (a))
Fail112,836 miles (+15,714)6 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,836 miles
- Test number
- 103437794781
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Cast Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases multiple (6.1.2 (a))
Pass97,122 miles (+15,372)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 97,122 miles
- Test number
- 582023131658
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass81,750 miles (+6,863)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 81,750 miles
- Test number
- 516458624399
- AdvisoryGrease on offside rear brake pipe
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside front brake pipe corroded
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryUnderside covers fitted
Pass74,887 miles (+6,413)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 74,887 miles
- Test number
- 157515988519
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.70mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.70mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass68,474 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 68,474 miles
- Test number
- 497114708489
- AdvisoryEngine & under covers fitted to vehicle.
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- 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))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail68,474 miles (+2,271)1 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,474 miles
- Test number
- 364778664258
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryEngine & under covers fitted to vehicle.
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & worn outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & worn outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass66,203 miles (+6,839)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 66,203 miles
- Test number
- 268866141282
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass59,364 miles (+4,605)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 59,364 miles
- Test number
- 114587811965
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,759 miles (+4,500)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 54,759 miles
- Test number
- 158863145085
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass50,259 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 50,259 miles
- Test number
- 767106444069
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail50,259 miles (+4,661)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,259 miles
- Test number
- 169096244052
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Pass45,598 miles (+3,467)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 45,598 miles
- Test number
- 567670483037
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass42,131 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 42,131 miles
- Test number
- 997614072070
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail42,131 miles (+4,912)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,131 miles
- Test number
- 466914672049
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Pass37,219 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 37,219 miles
- Test number
- 827854971038
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail37,219 miles (+8,977)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,219 miles
- Test number
- 178154771090
- 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)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass28,242 miles (+5,169)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 28,242 miles
- Test number
- 533866730047
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,073 miles (+5,212)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 23,073 miles
- Test number
- 380098909015
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,861 miles (+2,327)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 17,861 miles
- Test number
- 393383708051
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,534 miles (+2,147)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 15,534 miles
- Test number
- 350213687151
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass13,387 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 13,387 miles
- Test number
- 361429436323
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS53 YCT
- Does LS53 YCT currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LS53 YCT expired on 10 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LS53 YCT?
- The MOT on LS53 YCT expired on 10 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LS53 YCT done?
- LS53 YCT was recorded at 127,766 miles at its MOT on 7 Aug 2024, an average of 6,472 miles a year.
- Has LS53 YCT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS53 YCT has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Aug 2024.
- Has the mileage on LS53 YCT 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 YCT find?
- LS53 YCT passed its latest MOT on 7 Aug 2024 with 6 advisories: anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front d bushes; nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside rear lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 3 more.
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