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Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 2,148 cc

LS53 YOGMOT history

LS53 YOG is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 26 Nov 2003. Its MOT is valid until 18 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 118,621 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Dec 2025.

LS53 YOG blue Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Dec 2026
Mileage
118,621 mi
At MOT on 11 Dec 2025
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,176 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 YOG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
26 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 YOG was last recorded at 118,621 miles on 11 Dec 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,621 miles · 10 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,176 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 118,621 miles
  • 2024 – 111,614 miles
  • 2023 – 107,422 miles
  • 2022 – 103,326 miles
  • 2021 – 99,090 miles
  • 2020 – 95,548 miles
  • 2019 – 92,287 miles
  • 2018 – 86,473 miles
  • 2017 – 81,252 miles
  • 2016 – 74,952 miles
  • 2015 – 66,873 miles
  • 2014 – 63,033 miles
  • 2013 – 58,817 miles
  • 2012 – 54,329 miles
  • 2011 – 50,216 miles
  • 2010 – 45,888 miles
  • 2009 – 40,778 miles
  • 2008 – 33,801 miles
  • 2007 – 26,730 miles
  • 2006 – 20,303 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,621 miles
  • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2016

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2016

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear inner edge slightly

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

30 tests since 12 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,621 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    118,621 miles
    Test number
    882917286236
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail118,621 miles (+7,007)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,621 miles
    Test number
    819531963700
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn back arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass111,614 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    111,614 miles
    Test number
    527992244237
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear inner edge slightly (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail111,614 miles (+4,192)1 dangerous5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,614 miles
    Test number
    605072651691
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system brake pipe to flexi (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both sides front arms ball joint down (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working when pressed only working on wash wipe (3.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear inner edge slightly (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass107,422 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    107,422 miles
    Test number
    324152679881
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail107,422 miles (+4,096)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,422 miles
    Test number
    557602338184
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively flat blades (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass103,326 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    103,326 miles
    Test number
    464529783204
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail103,322 miles (+4,232)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,322 miles
    Test number
    464328494228
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit LIMIT 1.30 see printout (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass99,090 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    99,090 miles
    Test number
    763833973656
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened showing signs of corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Fail99,090 miles (+3,542)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,090 miles
    Test number
    243020157147
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorParking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened showing signs of corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass95,548 miles (+3,261)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    95,548 miles
    Test number
    217597276105
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass92,287 miles (+5,814)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    92,287 miles
    Test number
    998545467780
    • AdvisoryNearside Front bonnet catch faulty still secured on o/s/

  13. Pass86,473 miles (+5,221)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    86,473 miles
    Test number
    949318227476
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

  14. Pass81,252 miles (+6,300)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    81,252 miles
    Test number
    114837163671

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass74,952 miles (+31)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    74,952 miles
    Test number
    548054739128
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Fail74,921 miles (+8,048)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,921 miles
    Test number
    604090403040
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass66,873 miles (+3,840)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    66,873 miles
    Test number
    911119483212
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  18. Pass63,033 miles (+4,216)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    63,033 miles
    Test number
    986946744384
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteRear exhaust corroded

  19. Pass58,817 miles (+4,488)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    58,817 miles
    Test number
    719474843364
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  20. Pass54,329 miles (+4,113)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    54,329 miles
    Test number
    219941242343
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  21. Pass50,216 miles (+4,328)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    50,216 miles
    Test number
    419690641457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass45,888 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    45,888 miles
    Test number
    702949520349
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NotePlastic trims and undertrays fitted unable to fully check sills and underside

  23. Fail45,871 miles (+5,093)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,871 miles
    Test number
    224429520367
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NotePlastic trims and undertrays fitted unable to fully check sills and underside

  24. Pass40,778 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    40,778 miles
    Test number
    673725949343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail40,778 miles (+6,977)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,778 miles
    Test number
    670995849322
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass33,801 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    33,801 miles
    Test number
    711532258323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail33,801 miles (+7,071)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,801 miles
    Test number
    321932058364
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass26,730 miles (+6,427)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    26,730 miles
    Test number
    241726647368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass20,303 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    20,303 miles
    Test number
    514887146347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail20,292 miles3 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,292 miles
    Test number
    404446346379
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front splash guard adrift
    • NoteOffside front brake binding slightly

Questions about LS53 YOG

Does LS53 YOG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS53 YOG is valid until 18 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS53 YOG?
The MOT on LS53 YOG is valid until 18 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS53 YOG done?
LS53 YOG was recorded at 118,621 miles at its MOT on 11 Dec 2025, an average of 5,176 miles a year.
Has LS53 YOG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 YOG has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LS53 YOG 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 YOG find?
LS53 YOG passed its latest MOT on 11 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; rear coil spring corroded both sides.

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