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Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 2,148 cc

LS53 YRAMOT history

LS53 YRA is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 8 Dec 2003. Its MOT expired on 6 Nov 2023 and it has passed 18 of 32 MOT tests, with 78,893 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2023.

LS53 YRA silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 6 Nov 2023
Mileage
78,893 mi
At MOT on 31 Oct 2023
MOT tests
32
18 passed · 14 failed
Per year
3,827 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 YRA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
8 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
31 Oct 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

LS53 YRA was last recorded at 78,893 miles on 31 Oct 2023, 6,566 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,327 miles · 4 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
6,566 miles
Average per year
3,827 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 78,893 miles
  • 2022 – 72,327 miles
  • 2021 – 61,945 miles
  • 2020 – 51,276 miles
  • 2019 – 47,940 miles
  • 2018 – 47,258 miles
  • 2017 – 46,781 miles
  • 2016 – 45,458 miles
  • 2015 – 43,944 miles
  • 2014 – 40,179 miles
  • 2013 – 37,160 miles
  • 2012 – 33,887 miles
  • 2011 – 30,418 miles
  • 2010 – 26,619 miles
  • 2009 – 22,802 miles
  • 2008 – 20,082 miles
  • 2007 – 17,507 miles
  • 2006 – 14,022 miles
  • 2005 – 10,248 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail78,893 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded by hose (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded by hose (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisorySome components are hidden by protective covers

What MOT failures 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 hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also close to limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

32 tests since 23 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail78,893 miles (+6,566)1 dangerous3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,893 miles
    Test number
    982764363514
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded by hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded by hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisorySome components are hidden by protective covers

  2. Pass72,327 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    72,327 miles
    Test number
    156273740849
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  3. Fail72,327 miles (+10,382)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,327 miles
    Test number
    886833704328
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass61,945 miles (+398)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    61,945 miles
    Test number
    380003111168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail61,547 miles (+10,271)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,547 miles
    Test number
    909264719032
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  6. Pass51,276 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    51,276 miles
    Test number
    907159499274
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail51,276 miles (+3,336)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,276 miles
    Test number
    454589060094
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  8. Pass47,940 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    47,940 miles
    Test number
    858516895966

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail47,940 miles (+682)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,940 miles
    Test number
    124682051267
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre very low on pressure.

  10. Pass47,258 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    47,258 miles
    Test number
    658704006105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail47,258 miles (+477)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,258 miles
    Test number
    622946351785
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  12. Pass46,781 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    46,781 miles
    Test number
    887742069195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail46,781 miles (+1,323)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,781 miles
    Test number
    943819955663
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass45,458 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    45,458 miles
    Test number
    128363403024
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail45,458 miles (+1,514)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,458 miles
    Test number
    864128565881
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass43,944 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    43,944 miles
    Test number
    858430360708
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Fail43,944 miles (+3,765)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,944 miles
    Test number
    669309019513
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass40,179 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    40,179 miles
    Test number
    488391104369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail40,179 miles (+3,019)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,179 miles
    Test number
    415390204468
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  20. Fail37,160 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,160 miles
    Test number
    287020413319
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  21. Pass37,160 miles (+3,273)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    37,160 miles
    Test number
    447700213475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass33,887 miles (+3,469)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    33,887 miles
    Test number
    339672212391
    • 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)

  23. Pass30,418 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    30,418 miles
    Test number
    156544411344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail30,418 miles (+3,799)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,418 miles
    Test number
    215764511303
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  25. Pass26,619 miles (+3,817)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    26,619 miles
    Test number
    573584110374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail22,802 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,802 miles
    Test number
    884691329343
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  27. Pass22,802 miles (+2,720)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    22,802 miles
    Test number
    973391829353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass20,082 miles (+2,575)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    20,082 miles
    Test number
    772103628354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail17,507 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,507 miles
    Test number
    470008717349
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • 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)

  30. Pass17,507 miles (+3,485)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    17,507 miles
    Test number
    830878217350
    • 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)

  31. Pass14,022 miles (+3,774)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    14,022 miles
    Test number
    201249716383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass10,248 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    10,248 miles
    Test number
    433507325444
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRecommend Tracking

Questions about LS53 YRA

Does LS53 YRA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS53 YRA expired on 6 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS53 YRA?
The MOT on LS53 YRA expired on 6 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS53 YRA done?
LS53 YRA was recorded at 78,893 miles at its MOT on 31 Oct 2023, an average of 3,827 miles a year.
Has LS53 YRA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 YRA has failed 14 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LS53 YRA 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 YRA find?
LS53 YRA failed its latest MOT on 31 Oct 2023 with 1 dangerous defect, 3 major defects and 6 advisories: nearside front brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick; front brakes imbalanced across an axle; offside front coil spring fractured or broken, and 7 more.

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