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Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,796 cc

LS53 YPEMOT history

LS53 YPE is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 24 Nov 2003. Its MOT is valid until 28 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 123,533 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Oct 2025.

LS53 YPE black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Oct 2026
Mileage
123,533 mi
At MOT on 29 Oct 2025
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,647 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 YPE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
24 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 YPE was last recorded at 123,533 miles on 29 Oct 2025, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,525 miles · 21 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
4,647 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 123,533 miles
  • 2024 – 122,903 miles
  • 2023 – 122,023 miles
  • 2022 – 121,189 miles
  • 2021 – 120,218 miles
  • 2020 – 119,648 miles
  • 2019 – 118,591 miles
  • 2018 – 117,738 miles
  • 2017 – 116,078 miles
  • 2016 – 114,799 miles
  • 2015 – 111,774 miles
  • 2014 – 108,667 miles
  • 2013 – 105,500 miles
  • 2012 – 101,712 miles
  • 2011 – 97,619 miles
  • 2010 – 75,657 miles
  • 2009 – 65,246 miles
  • 2008 – 54,140 miles
  • 2007 – 44,742 miles
  • 2006 – 34,478 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,533 miles
  • AdvisoryAll suspension components showing corrosionRecorded at 4 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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass123,533 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    123,533 miles
    Test number
    551913252953
    • AdvisoryAll suspension components showing corrosion

  2. Fail123,525 miles (+622)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,525 miles
    Test number
    806606618065
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle ns low effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll suspension components showing corrosion

  3. Pass122,903 miles (+880)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    122,903 miles
    Test number
    270698143969
    • AdvisoryAll suspension components showing corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre nail in shoulder
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass122,023 miles (+834)1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    122,023 miles
    Test number
    653890116595
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Os & Ns (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wearing on outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across back axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of braking & suspension components

  5. Pass121,189 miles (+971)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    121,189 miles
    Test number
    688303374118
    • AdvisoryAll suspension components showing corrosion
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  6. Pass120,218 miles (+570)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    120,218 miles
    Test number
    565749176365
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnder side showing corrosion
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  7. Pass119,648 miles (+10)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    119,648 miles
    Test number
    534693658601
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

  8. Fail119,638 miles (+1,047)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,638 miles
    Test number
    629997771342
    • MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper damaged calliper cracked & broken were pad retaining pin sits (1.1.16 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper damaged calliper cracked & broken were pad retaining pin sits (1.1.16 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

  9. Pass118,591 miles (+33)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    118,591 miles
    Test number
    518686528878
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays ftd

  10. Fail118,558 miles (+820)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,558 miles
    Test number
    842350355946
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm bush come away from bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays ftd

  11. Pass117,738 miles (+1,660)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    117,738 miles
    Test number
    249226182707
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust mountain bracket broken - exhaust secure
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass116,078 miles (+1,279)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    116,078 miles
    Test number
    849736666807
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass114,799 miles (+3,025)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    114,799 miles
    Test number
    763344435980
    • AdvisoryFRONT TYRES CRACKING &WEARING ON EDGES
    • AdvisoryREAR TYRES CRACKING

  14. Pass111,774 miles (+3,107)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    111,774 miles
    Test number
    608908222463
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust bracket missing

  15. Pass108,667 miles (+3,167)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    108,667 miles
    Test number
    206471454298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass105,500 miles (+3,788)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    105,500 miles
    Test number
    357675653454
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass101,712 miles (+4,093)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    101,712 miles
    Test number
    418729552212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass97,619 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    97,619 miles
    Test number
    899969551249
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteLense tape on nsr light
    • NoteRear discs worn

  19. Fail97,619 miles (+21,962)1 dangerous3 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,619 miles
    Test number
    356539051454
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteExhaust hanger snapped at rear
    • NoteLense tape on nsr light
    • NoteRear discs worn

  20. Pass75,657 miles (+266)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    75,657 miles
    Test number
    934990560245
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront discs worn

  21. Fail75,391 miles (+217)1 dangerous3 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,391 miles
    Test number
    582944650285
    • DangerousOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine light on
    • NoteFront discs worn

  22. Fail75,174 miles (+9,928)4 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,174 miles
    Test number
    380793640464
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteCentre exhaust bracket snapped.
    • NoteO/s/f dirt sheild damaged.
    • NotePulley noisey.

  23. Fail65,246 miles4 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,246 miles
    Test number
    272112419258
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass65,246 miles (+11,106)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    65,246 miles
    Test number
    743712919207
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass54,140 miles (+9,398)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    54,140 miles
    Test number
    964775838265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass44,742 miles (+10,264)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    44,742 miles
    Test number
    812226537202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass34,478 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    34,478 miles
    Test number
    353372046205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS53 YPE

Does LS53 YPE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS53 YPE is valid until 28 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS53 YPE?
The MOT on LS53 YPE is valid until 28 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS53 YPE done?
LS53 YPE was recorded at 123,533 miles at its MOT on 29 Oct 2025, an average of 4,647 miles a year.
Has LS53 YPE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 YPE has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LS53 YPE 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 YPE find?
LS53 YPE passed its latest MOT on 29 Oct 2025 with 1 advisory: all suspension components showing corrosion.

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