
Mercedes-Benz C
Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,796 cc
LS53 YLBMOT history
LS53 YLB is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 29 Nov 2003. Its MOT expired on 22 Dec 2024 and it has passed 17 of 19 MOT tests, with 95,611 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Nov 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 22 Dec 2024
- Mileage
- 95,611 mi
- At MOT on 29 Nov 2023
- MOT tests
- 19
- 17 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 4,074 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS53 YLB
- 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
- 29 Nov 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 22 Dec 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 29 Nov 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS53 YLB was last recorded at 95,611 miles on 29 Nov 2023, 2,295 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Dec 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 93,316 miles · 23 Dec 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 2,295 miles
- Average per year
- 4,074 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 95,611 miles
- 2022 – 93,316 miles
- 2021 – 89,928 miles
- 2020 – 88,045 miles
- 2019 – 85,289 miles
- 2018 – 81,959 miles
- 2017 – 77,039 miles
- 2016 – 71,306 miles
- 2015 – 65,951 miles
- 2014 – 60,244 miles
- 2013 – 55,166 miles
- 2012 – 50,419 miles
- 2011 – 47,408 miles
- 2010 – 42,007 miles
- 2009 – 38,226 miles
- 2008 – 33,453 miles
- 2007 – 28,318 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
19 tests since 24 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass95,611 miles (+2,295)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 95,611 miles
- Test number
- 789515007307
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass93,316 miles (+3,388)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 93,316 miles
- Test number
- 500148734066
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass89,928 miles (+1,883)2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 89,928 miles
- Test number
- 927031470960
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass88,045 miles (+4)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 88,045 miles
- Test number
- 610597840284
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail88,041 miles (+2,752)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,041 miles
- Test number
- 349964832477
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass85,289 miles (+3,330)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 85,289 miles
- Test number
- 200902711035
- MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Pass81,959 miles (+4,920)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 81,959 miles
- Test number
- 103363412216
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass77,039 miles (+5,733)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 77,039 miles
- Test number
- 781543537229
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass71,306 miles (+5,355)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 71,306 miles
- Test number
- 253381326872
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,951 miles (+5,707)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 65,951 miles
- Test number
- 879201155497
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,244 miles (+5,078)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 60,244 miles
- Test number
- 879697874210
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,166 miles (+4,747)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 55,166 miles
- Test number
- 115757973210
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass50,419 miles (+3,011)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 50,419 miles
- Test number
- 859590282293
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,408 miles (+5,401)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 47,408 miles
- Test number
- 239327071244
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,007 miles (+3,781)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2011
- Odometer
- 42,007 miles
- Test number
- 141557230123
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
Pass38,226 miles (+84)
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2010
- Odometer
- 38,226 miles
- Test number
- 642448639185
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail38,142 miles (+4,689)2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,142 miles
- Test number
- 264837029142
- FailureOffside Outer Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Pass33,453 miles (+5,135)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 33,453 miles
- Test number
- 884862488136
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,318 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2008
- Odometer
- 28,318 miles
- Test number
- 504834247111
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS53 YLB
- Does LS53 YLB currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LS53 YLB expired on 22 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LS53 YLB?
- The MOT on LS53 YLB expired on 22 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LS53 YLB done?
- LS53 YLB was recorded at 95,611 miles at its MOT on 29 Nov 2023, an average of 4,074 miles a year.
- Has LS53 YLB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS53 YLB has failed 2 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2020.
- Has the mileage on LS53 YLB 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 YLB find?
- LS53 YLB passed its latest MOT on 29 Nov 2023 with 6 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened; nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 3 more.
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