Mercedes-Benz C
Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 2,148 cc
LS53 YMUMOT history
LS53 YMU is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 30 Jan 2004. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 146,391 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 27 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 146,391 mi
- At MOT on 22 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 21 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 5,902 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS53 YMU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- C
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,148 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 30 Jan 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 27 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS53 YMU was last recorded at 146,391 miles on 22 Jul 2026, 22,213 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 124,178 miles · 28 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 22,213 miles
- Average per year
- 5,902 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 146,391 miles
- 2025 – 124,178 miles
- 2024 – 116,085 miles
- 2023 – 106,863 miles
- 2022 – 103,810 miles
- 2021 – 97,635 miles
- 2020 – 87,427 miles
- 2019 – 84,816 miles
- 2018 – 81,816 miles
- 2017 – 79,578 miles
- 2016 – 76,733 miles
- 2015 – 73,687 miles
- 2014 – 69,535 miles
- 2013 – 62,359 miles
- 2012 – 54,782 miles
- 2011 – 45,061 miles
- 2010 – 40,094 miles
- 2009 – 37,356 miles
- 2008 – 34,775 miles
- 2007 – 32,199 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass146,391 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Centre exhaust clamp cracked.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Wipers poor.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Front Lower fog light lens cracked
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
27 tests since 1 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass146,391 miles (+22,213)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 146,391 miles
- Test number
- 584909992221
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass124,178 miles (+8,093)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 124,178 miles
- Test number
- 453542511752
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass116,085 miles (+9,222)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 116,085 miles
- Test number
- 642600612520
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective - Exhaust clamp cracked (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront - Wipers smearing slightly
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened - Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output - Both fronts (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened - Both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded - Both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass106,863 miles (+3)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 106,863 miles
- Test number
- 954895076315
- AdvisoryCentre exhaust clamp cracked.
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryWipers poor.
Fail106,860 miles (+3,050)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,860 miles
- Test number
- 456216702612
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure badly cracked/perished & cords showing through. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorFuel system component leaking fuel pump on cylinder head weeping, strong smell of diesel in engine bay. (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentre exhaust clamp cracked.
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing recommend replacement. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryWipers poor.
Pass103,810 miles (+6,175)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 103,810 miles
- Test number
- 761082002259
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass97,635 miles (+10,208)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 97,635 miles
- Test number
- 461471493083
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,427 miles (+2)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 87,427 miles
- Test number
- 614344304539
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower fog light lens cracked
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Fail87,425 miles (+2,609)3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,425 miles
- Test number
- 318635577238
- MajorFuel pipe leaking high pressure Diesel pump area further investigation required could be more leaks (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arms front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arms front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower fog light lens cracked
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass84,816 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 84,816 miles
- Test number
- 562308982146
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail84,816 miles (+3,000)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,816 miles
- Test number
- 140482345296
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Pass81,816 miles (+2,238)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 81,816 miles
- Test number
- 256301183115
- MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass79,578 miles (+2,845)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 79,578 miles
- Test number
- 472210899680
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass76,733 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 76,733 miles
- Test number
- 679978241487
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail76,733 miles (+3,046)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,733 miles
- Test number
- 788576230903
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass73,687 miles (+4,152)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 73,687 miles
- Test number
- 748459285169
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,535 miles (+7,176)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 69,535 miles
- Test number
- 546940474179
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,359 miles (+7,577)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 62,359 miles
- Test number
- 759978463185
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,782 miles (+9,721)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 54,782 miles
- Test number
- 848088972101
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail45,061 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,061 miles
- Test number
- 568411171183
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass45,061 miles (+4,967)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 45,061 miles
- Test number
- 589021671106
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,094 miles (+2,738)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 40,094 miles
- Test number
- 354019970158
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail37,356 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,356 miles
- Test number
- 391068689149
- Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass37,356 miles (+2,581)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 37,356 miles
- Test number
- 583038889118
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,775 miles (+2,576)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 34,775 miles
- Test number
- 110597298118
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,199 miles (+717)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 32,199 miles
- Test number
- 913237497182
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,482 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 31,482 miles
- Test number
- 293042237024
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about LS53 YMU
- Does LS53 YMU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS53 YMU is valid until 27 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LS53 YMU?
- The MOT on LS53 YMU is valid until 27 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LS53 YMU done?
- LS53 YMU was recorded at 146,391 miles at its MOT on 22 Jul 2026, an average of 5,902 miles a year.
- Has LS53 YMU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS53 YMU has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jul 2023.
- Has the mileage on LS53 YMU 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 YMU find?
- LS53 YMU passed its latest MOT on 22 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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