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Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 2,685 cc

LS53 YKZMOT history

LS53 YKZ is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 28 Nov 2003. Its MOT expired on 30 Nov 2025 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 138,524 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Nov 2025.

LS53 YKZ silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 30 Nov 2025
Mileage
138,524 mi
At MOT on 24 Nov 2025
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,521 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 YKZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
28 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
24 Nov 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LS53 YKZ was last recorded at 138,524 miles on 24 Nov 2025, 11,222 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,302 miles · 21 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
11,222 miles
Average per year
6,521 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 138,524 miles
  • 2024 – 127,302 miles
  • 2023 – 118,561 miles
  • 2022 – 110,024 miles
  • 2021 – 99,194 miles
  • 2020 – 91,062 miles
  • 2019 – 86,123 miles
  • 2018 – 75,684 miles
  • 2017 – 63,543 miles
  • 2016 – 52,742 miles
  • 2015 – 45,353 miles
  • 2014 – 42,494 miles
  • 2013 – 39,730 miles
  • 2012 – 37,801 miles
  • 2011 – 34,653 miles
  • 2010 – 31,864 miles
  • 2009 – 27,440 miles
  • 2008 – 22,513 miles
  • 2007 – 17,690 miles
  • 2006 – 14,492 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail138,524 miles
  • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
  • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 17 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail138,524 miles (+11,222)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,524 miles
    Test number
    570765780351
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass127,302 miles (+8,741)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    127,302 miles
    Test number
    634000013429
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass118,561 miles (+8,537)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    118,561 miles
    Test number
    599398630028
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass110,024 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    110,024 miles
    Test number
    948362372154
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail110,024 miles (+10,830)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,024 miles
    Test number
    765225103250
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass99,194 miles (+28)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    99,194 miles
    Test number
    893559495229
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

  7. Fail99,166 miles (+8,104)1 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,166 miles
    Test number
    978551025639
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  8. Pass91,062 miles (+4,939)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    91,062 miles
    Test number
    578936386586
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass86,123 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    86,123 miles
    Test number
    118432503290
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive fuel leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail86,123 miles (+10,439)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,123 miles
    Test number
    603323438156
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive fuel leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass75,684 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    75,684 miles
    Test number
    757615277751

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail75,683 miles (+12,140)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,683 miles
    Test number
    156399948866
    • DangerousGlow plug warning light on.
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner & outer tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass63,543 miles (+10,801)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    63,543 miles
    Test number
    751441836742

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass52,742 miles (+7,389)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    52,742 miles
    Test number
    911095272712

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass45,353 miles (+2,859)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    45,353 miles
    Test number
    884084113326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass42,494 miles (+2,764)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    42,494 miles
    Test number
    499469704361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass39,730 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    39,730 miles
    Test number
    415179103472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail39,730 miles (+1,929)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,730 miles
    Test number
    797703303397
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • 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)

  19. Pass37,801 miles (+3,148)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    37,801 miles
    Test number
    115742512309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass34,653 miles (+2,789)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    34,653 miles
    Test number
    756454001396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass31,864 miles (+4,424)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    31,864 miles
    Test number
    741626900397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass27,440 miles (+4,927)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    27,440 miles
    Test number
    810542429373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass22,513 miles (+4,823)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    22,513 miles
    Test number
    372096318384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass17,690 miles (+3,198)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    17,690 miles
    Test number
    491439707325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass14,492 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    14,492 miles
    Test number
    374591826340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS53 YKZ

Does LS53 YKZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS53 YKZ expired on 30 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS53 YKZ?
The MOT on LS53 YKZ expired on 30 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS53 YKZ done?
LS53 YKZ was recorded at 138,524 miles at its MOT on 24 Nov 2025, an average of 6,521 miles a year.
Has LS53 YKZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 YKZ has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LS53 YKZ 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 YKZ find?
LS53 YKZ failed its latest MOT on 24 Nov 2025 with 4 major defects: exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine; offside front coil spring fractured or broken; offside front suspension arm ball joint excessively worn, and 1 more.

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