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Black · Petrol · 2003 · 3,199 cc

LS53 YPXMOT history

LS53 YPX is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz CLK first used on 9 Dec 2003. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 131,973 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jul 2026.

LS53 YPX black Mercedes-Benz Clk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Jul 2027
Mileage
131,973 mi
At MOT on 15 Jul 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,722 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 YPX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLK
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
9 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 YPX was last recorded at 131,973 miles on 15 Jul 2026, 1,587 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,386 miles · 15 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,587 miles
Average per year
5,722 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 131,973 miles
  • 2025 – 130,386 miles
  • 2024 – 128,012 miles
  • 2023 – 126,023 miles
  • 2022 – 122,556 miles
  • 2021 – 111,443 miles
  • 2020 – 106,112 miles
  • 2019 – 106,112 miles
  • 2017 – 101,630 miles
  • 2016 – 88,925 miles
  • 2015 – 79,587 miles
  • 2014 – 68,170 miles
  • 2013 – 56,069 miles
  • 2012 – 47,905 miles
  • 2011 – 45,434 miles
  • 2010 – 43,321 miles
  • 2009 – 40,063 miles
  • 2008 – 33,040 miles
  • 2007 – 20,227 miles
  • 2006 – 19,485 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,973 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryVarious metal brake pipes corroded or covered in grease
  • AdvisoryVarious underside corrosionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Various metal brake pipes corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Various metal pipes are corroded underneath

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • All tyres cracked and perished.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Exhaust system corroded.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Various underside corroded.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

28 tests since 13 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,973 miles (+1,587)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    131,973 miles
    Test number
    990398423528
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVarious metal brake pipes corroded or covered in grease
    • AdvisoryVarious underside corrosion

  2. Pass130,386 miles (+2,374)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    130,386 miles
    Test number
    286385666868
    • AdvisoryVarious underside corrosion

  3. Pass128,012 miles (+1,989)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    128,012 miles
    Test number
    421658159623
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Various underside corrosion
    • AdvisoryVarious metal brake pipes corroded

  4. Pass126,023 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    126,023 miles
    Test number
    754534943833
    • AdvisoryVarious metal pipes are corroded underneath

  5. Fail126,023 miles (+3,467)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,023 miles
    Test number
    424037847812
    • DangerousFront Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVarious metal pipes are corroded underneath

  6. Pass122,556 miles (+11,113)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    122,556 miles
    Test number
    405678588856
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn inner edge
    • AdvisoryVarious metal brake pipes corroded

  7. Pass111,443 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    111,443 miles
    Test number
    136498799402
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryAll tyres cracked and perished.
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded.
    • AdvisoryVarious underside corroded.

  8. Fail111,443 miles (+5,331)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,443 miles
    Test number
    524894845229
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryAll tyres cracked and perished.
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded.
    • AdvisoryVarious underside corroded.

  9. Pass106,112 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    106,112 miles
    Test number
    968534986994
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes rusted
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass106,112 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    106,112 miles
    Test number
    356050179163
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVarious brake pipes rusted

  11. Fail106,112 miles (+4,482)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,112 miles
    Test number
    316324851683
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVarious brake pipes rusted

  12. Pass101,630 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2018
    Odometer
    101,630 miles
    Test number
    754163970952
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryOsr brake binding slightly

  13. Fail101,630 miles (+12,705)1 failure2 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,630 miles
    Test number
    302640292790
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryOsr brake binding slightly

  14. Pass88,925 miles (+9,338)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2017
    Odometer
    88,925 miles
    Test number
    837683242362
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres worn close to the legal limit on edges

  15. Pass79,587 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2016
    Odometer
    79,587 miles
    Test number
    165372645139
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail79,587 miles (+11,417)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,587 miles
    Test number
    857511045185
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass68,170 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2015
    Odometer
    68,170 miles
    Test number
    178272224191
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  18. Fail68,170 miles (+12,101)2 dangerous6 failures2 repaired6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,170 miles
    Test number
    557262824162
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  19. Pass56,069 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    56,069 miles
    Test number
    256462713422
    • 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)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Fail56,069 miles (+8,164)1 dangerous2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,069 miles
    Test number
    258209503419
    • DangerousNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • 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)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass47,905 miles (+2,471)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    47,905 miles
    Test number
    629686872008
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteService req, light on

  22. Pass45,434 miles (+2,113)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    45,434 miles
    Test number
    128540061450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass43,321 miles (+3,258)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    43,321 miles
    Test number
    760354860069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass40,063 miles (+7,023)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    40,063 miles
    Test number
    863019369065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass33,040 miles (+12,813)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    33,040 miles
    Test number
    483577178004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass20,227 miles (+742)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    20,227 miles
    Test number
    743303437044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass19,485 miles (+63)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    19,485 miles
    Test number
    462388716481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail19,422 miles1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,422 miles
    Test number
    174537216378
    • DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Questions about LS53 YPX

Does LS53 YPX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS53 YPX is valid until 26 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS53 YPX?
The MOT on LS53 YPX is valid until 26 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 YPX done?
LS53 YPX was recorded at 131,973 miles at its MOT on 15 Jul 2026, an average of 5,722 miles a year.
Has LS53 YPX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 YPX has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on LS53 YPX 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 YPX find?
LS53 YPX passed its latest MOT on 15 Jul 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; rear brake disc worn, but not excessively, and 2 more.

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