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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.

LS53 YLB silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass95,611 miles
  • 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

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 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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)
  9. Pass71,306 miles (+5,355)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    71,306 miles
    Test number
    253381326872

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass65,951 miles (+5,707)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    65,951 miles
    Test number
    879201155497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass60,244 miles (+5,078)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    60,244 miles
    Test number
    879697874210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. 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)
  13. Pass50,419 miles (+3,011)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    50,419 miles
    Test number
    859590282293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass47,408 miles (+5,401)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    47,408 miles
    Test number
    239327071244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. 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)
  16. Pass38,226 miles (+84)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2010
    Odometer
    38,226 miles
    Test number
    642448639185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. 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
  18. Pass33,453 miles (+5,135)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    33,453 miles
    Test number
    884862488136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. 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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