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Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,796 cc

LS53 YKXMOT history

LS53 YKX is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 13 Dec 2003. Its MOT is valid until 22 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 105,381 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Mar 2026.

LS53 YKX blue Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Mar 2027
Mileage
105,381 mi
At MOT on 2 Mar 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,415 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 YKX
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
13 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 YKX was last recorded at 105,381 miles on 2 Mar 2026, 1,730 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,651 miles · 8 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,730 miles
Average per year
4,415 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 105,381 miles
  • 2025 – 103,651 miles
  • 2024 – 101,544 miles
  • 2023 – 99,730 miles
  • 2022 – 98,103 miles
  • 2021 – 96,236 miles
  • 2020 – 95,645 miles
  • 2019 – 93,053 miles
  • 2018 – 86,214 miles
  • 2017 – 80,013 miles
  • 2016 – 73,940 miles
  • 2015 – 64,787 miles
  • 2014 – 55,687 miles
  • 2013 – 48,056 miles
  • 2012 – 40,056 miles
  • 2011 – 32,710 miles
  • 2010 – 31,622 miles
  • 2009 – 27,442 miles
  • 2007 – 22,517 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,381 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Corrosion to the exhaust

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 26 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,381 miles (+1,730)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    105,381 miles
    Test number
    947724031924
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass103,651 miles (+2,107)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    103,651 miles
    Test number
    671967011712
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass101,544 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    101,544 miles
    Test number
    247539882235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail101,544 miles (+1,814)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,544 miles
    Test number
    608487349306
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  5. Pass99,730 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    99,730 miles
    Test number
    763319623011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail99,730 miles (+1,627)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,730 miles
    Test number
    521317629965
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass98,103 miles (+1,867)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    98,103 miles
    Test number
    436171227058
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass96,236 miles (+591)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    96,236 miles
    Test number
    188697404690

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass95,645 miles (+2,592)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    95,645 miles
    Test number
    690962710163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass93,053 miles (+65)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    93,053 miles
    Test number
    565882596507

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail92,988 miles (+6,774)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,988 miles
    Test number
    208379011807
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass86,214 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    86,214 miles
    Test number
    823923624744
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail86,213 miles (+6,200)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,213 miles
    Test number
    949891240325
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass80,013 miles (+6,073)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    80,013 miles
    Test number
    722706984162
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit stepped (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to the exhaust
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre is perishing
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  15. Pass73,940 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    73,940 miles
    Test number
    624124421244
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to the exhaust
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Fail73,940 miles (+9,153)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,940 miles
    Test number
    743840615857
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to the exhaust
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass64,787 miles (+9,100)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    64,787 miles
    Test number
    136242765015
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass55,687 miles (+7,631)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    55,687 miles
    Test number
    235489264005
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCorrosion to the exhaust
    • NoteSidewall damage to the n/s/f tyre

  19. Pass48,056 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    48,056 miles
    Test number
    968922173027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail48,056 miles (+8,000)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,056 miles
    Test number
    489350173053
    • DangerousNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  21. Pass40,056 miles (+7,346)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    40,056 miles
    Test number
    205018262091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass32,710 miles (+1,088)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    32,710 miles
    Test number
    198439961408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass31,622 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    31,622 miles
    Test number
    631614100231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail31,622 miles (+4,180)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,622 miles
    Test number
    530734500250
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  25. Pass27,442 miles (+4,925)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2010
    Odometer
    27,442 miles
    Test number
    714939739130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass22,517 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2008
    Odometer
    22,517 miles
    Test number
    233466047476
    • NoteBoth front tyres nearing legal limit

Questions about LS53 YKX

Does LS53 YKX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS53 YKX is valid until 22 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS53 YKX?
The MOT on LS53 YKX is valid until 22 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS53 YKX done?
LS53 YKX was recorded at 105,381 miles at its MOT on 2 Mar 2026, an average of 4,415 miles a year.
Has LS53 YKX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 YKX has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on LS53 YKX 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 YKX find?
LS53 YKX passed its latest MOT on 2 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside front upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside rear upper brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.

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