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Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,796 cc

LS53 YMTMOT history

LS53 YMT is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 17 Dec 2003. Its MOT expired on 19 Aug 2023 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 159,280 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Aug 2022.

LS53 YMT silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 19 Aug 2023
Mileage
159,280 mi
At MOT on 20 Aug 2022
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,350 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 YMT
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
17 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
20 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 YMT was last recorded at 159,280 miles on 20 Aug 2022, 5,732 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jan 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
153,548 miles · 13 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
5,732 miles
Average per year
7,350 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 159,280 miles
  • 2021 – 153,548 miles
  • 2019 – 145,337 miles
  • 2018 – 129,101 miles
  • 2016 – 124,889 miles
  • 2015 – 119,548 miles
  • 2014 – 116,182 miles
  • 2013 – 106,497 miles
  • 2012 – 98,114 miles
  • 2011 – 91,686 miles
  • 2010 – 82,555 miles
  • 2008 – 64,671 miles
  • 2007 – 45,147 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,280 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

23 tests since 8 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,280 miles (+5,732)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    159,280 miles
    Test number
    352711327342
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass153,548 miles (+8,211)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    153,548 miles
    Test number
    554356353232
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass145,337 miles (+8,498)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    145,337 miles
    Test number
    979385322967
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  4. Pass136,839 miles (+7,738)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    136,839 miles
    Test number
    982091443596
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnable to see rear pads clearly
    • AdvisoryUndershields fitted

  5. Pass129,101 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    129,101 miles
    Test number
    343732093246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail129,101 miles (+4,212)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,101 miles
    Test number
    460292490943
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  7. Pass124,889 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    124,889 miles
    Test number
    427070070298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail124,889 miles (+5,341)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,889 miles
    Test number
    999798529382
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass119,548 miles (+3,366)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    119,548 miles
    Test number
    829366295112
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  10. Pass116,182 miles (+9,685)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    116,182 miles
    Test number
    399163184123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass106,497 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    106,497 miles
    Test number
    985954583116
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  12. Fail106,497 miles (+8,383)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,497 miles
    Test number
    835594883151
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Pass98,114 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    98,114 miles
    Test number
    587172492113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail98,114 miles (+6,428)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,114 miles
    Test number
    675912992118
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  15. Pass91,686 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    91,686 miles
    Test number
    616245491192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail91,686 miles (+9,131)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,686 miles
    Test number
    876945591116
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  17. Pass82,555 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    82,555 miles
    Test number
    101295590132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail82,555 miles (+17,884)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,555 miles
    Test number
    182855090129
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  19. Fail64,671 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,671 miles
    Test number
    413392158363
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  20. Pass64,671 miles (+8,386)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    64,671 miles
    Test number
    794492858378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass56,285 miles (+11,138)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    56,285 miles
    Test number
    541448238052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass45,147 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    45,147 miles
    Test number
    143609237456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail45,147 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,147 miles
    Test number
    392649137035
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about LS53 YMT

Does LS53 YMT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS53 YMT expired on 19 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS53 YMT?
The MOT on LS53 YMT expired on 19 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS53 YMT done?
LS53 YMT was recorded at 159,280 miles at its MOT on 20 Aug 2022, an average of 7,350 miles a year.
Has LS53 YMT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 YMT has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jan 2018.
Has the mileage on LS53 YMT 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 YMT find?
LS53 YMT passed its latest MOT on 20 Aug 2022 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front upper anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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