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Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,796 cc

LS53 YDEMOT history

LS53 YDE is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 20 Nov 2003. Its MOT expired on 10 Oct 2025 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 133,674 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Oct 2024.

LS53 YDE blue Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 10 Oct 2025
Mileage
133,674 mi
At MOT on 11 Oct 2024
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,987 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 YDE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
20 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
11 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 YDE was last recorded at 133,674 miles on 11 Oct 2024, 10,672 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,002 miles · 23 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
10,672 miles
Average per year
5,987 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 133,674 miles
  • 2023 – 123,002 miles
  • 2022 – 114,890 miles
  • 2021 – 107,403 miles
  • 2020 – 100,124 miles
  • 2019 – 92,703 miles
  • 2018 – 85,353 miles
  • 2017 – 77,872 miles
  • 2016 – 75,892 miles
  • 2015 – 73,558 miles
  • 2014 – 71,977 miles
  • 2013 – 69,270 miles
  • 2012 – 60,758 miles
  • 2011 – 56,255 miles
  • 2010 – 50,101 miles
  • 2009 – 44,141 miles
  • 2008 – 37,859 miles
  • 2007 – 36,389 miles
  • 2006 – 26,334 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,674 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear suspension and components have age related corrosion

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 Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass133,674 miles (+10,672)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    133,674 miles
    Test number
    563496530623
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension and components have age related corrosion

  2. Pass123,002 miles (+8,112)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    123,002 miles
    Test number
    703700340985

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass114,890 miles (+7,487)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    114,890 miles
    Test number
    256383620979

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass107,403 miles (+7,279)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    107,403 miles
    Test number
    467473044513

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass100,124 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    100,124 miles
    Test number
    773946219240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail100,124 miles (+7,421)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,124 miles
    Test number
    950365545859
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass92,703 miles (+7,350)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    92,703 miles
    Test number
    174132602749

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass85,353 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    85,353 miles
    Test number
    779706700926

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail85,353 miles (+7,481)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,353 miles
    Test number
    626449822072
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass77,872 miles (+1,980)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    77,872 miles
    Test number
    634346914642

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass75,892 miles (+2,334)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    75,892 miles
    Test number
    567570747943
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass73,558 miles (+1,581)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    73,558 miles
    Test number
    801582110002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass71,977 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    71,977 miles
    Test number
    456024154241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail71,966 miles (+2,696)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,966 miles
    Test number
    478829744278
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass69,270 miles (+3,170)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    69,270 miles
    Test number
    897186763256
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass66,100 miles (+86)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    66,100 miles
    Test number
    988111503127
    • AdvisoryFront Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryInner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail66,014 miles (+5,256)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,014 miles
    Test number
    705758393010
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryInner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass60,758 miles (+4,503)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    60,758 miles
    Test number
    277533202186
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  19. Pass56,255 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    56,255 miles
    Test number
    559299801187
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBoth front tyres waring on outer edges.

  20. Fail56,255 miles (+6,154)2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,255 miles
    Test number
    825319401151
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBoth front tyres waring on outer edges.

  21. Pass50,101 miles (+5,960)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    50,101 miles
    Test number
    790446400136
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  22. Pass44,141 miles (+6,282)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    44,141 miles
    Test number
    634346809164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass37,859 miles (+1,470)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    37,859 miles
    Test number
    813332128157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass36,389 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    36,389 miles
    Test number
    811769597267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail36,389 miles (+10,055)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,389 miles
    Test number
    134919897283
    • FailureRear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

  26. Pass26,334 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    26,334 miles
    Test number
    804090416389
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteRear number plate marked

Questions about LS53 YDE

Does LS53 YDE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS53 YDE expired on 10 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS53 YDE?
The MOT on LS53 YDE expired on 10 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS53 YDE done?
LS53 YDE was recorded at 133,674 miles at its MOT on 11 Oct 2024, an average of 5,987 miles a year.
Has LS53 YDE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 YDE has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on LS53 YDE 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 YDE find?
LS53 YDE passed its latest MOT on 11 Oct 2024 with 6 advisories: brake hose slightly deteriorated both front; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear, and 3 more.

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