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Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,796 cc

LS53 YRCMOT history

LS53 YRC is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 25 Nov 2003. Its MOT is valid until 9 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 128,710 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Dec 2025.

LS53 YRC blue Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Dec 2026
Mileage
128,710 mi
At MOT on 10 Dec 2025
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,006 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 YRC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
25 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 YRC was last recorded at 128,710 miles on 10 Dec 2025, 144 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,566 miles · 19 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
144 miles
Average per year
6,006 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 128,710 miles
  • 2024 – 128,566 miles
  • 2023 – 118,944 miles
  • 2022 – 109,163 miles
  • 2020 – 107,590 miles
  • 2019 – 99,820 miles
  • 2018 – 91,199 miles
  • 2017 – 86,163 miles
  • 2016 – 62,081 miles
  • 2015 – 55,337 miles
  • 2013 – 51,269 miles
  • 2012 – 46,445 miles
  • 2011 – 40,744 miles
  • 2010 – 33,915 miles
  • 2009 – 28,298 miles
  • 2008 – 23,501 miles
  • 2007 – 18,097 miles
  • 2006 – 13,819 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,710 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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.

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear tight to turn by hand.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

26 tests since 24 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,710 miles (+144)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    128,710 miles
    Test number
    601601211930
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass128,566 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    128,566 miles
    Test number
    551436492584
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Fail128,561 miles (+9,617)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,561 miles
    Test number
    521800669069
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass118,944 miles (+8)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    118,944 miles
    Test number
    226533303661
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tight to turn by hand.

  5. Fail118,936 miles (+9,773)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,936 miles
    Test number
    441164672106
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tight to turn by hand.

  6. Pass109,163 miles (+1,573)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    109,163 miles
    Test number
    981213089254
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass107,590 miles (+7,770)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    107,590 miles
    Test number
    166696074076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass99,820 miles (+3,610)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    99,820 miles
    Test number
    654617625699
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamps deteriorated

  9. Pass96,210 miles (+5,011)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    96,210 miles
    Test number
    939209414003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass91,199 miles (+5,036)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    91,199 miles
    Test number
    518620378480
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs rusty
    • AdvisoryRear suspension rusty

  11. Pass86,163 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    86,163 miles
    Test number
    296543293720

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail86,163 miles (+24,082)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,163 miles
    Test number
    798583724643
    • Repaired at testCentral Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  13. Pass62,081 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    62,081 miles
    Test number
    106945015911
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryN/s/f headlamp misted up
    • AdvisoryRusty exhaust system

  14. Fail62,081 miles (+6,744)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,081 miles
    Test number
    955106778820
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryN/s/f headlamp misted up
    • AdvisoryRusty exhaust system

  15. Pass55,337 miles (+4,068)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    55,337 miles
    Test number
    698629925082
    • NoteNearside front tyre is deteriorated will need replacing very soon

  16. Pass51,269 miles (+4,824)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    51,269 miles
    Test number
    989223443332
    • NoteREAR BRAKE PADS ARE ON THE LEGAL LIMIT. NEED REPLACING NOW.

  17. Pass46,445 miles (+5,701)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    46,445 miles
    Test number
    458192532333
    • NoteO/s/r tyre wearing low in centre

  18. Pass40,744 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    40,744 miles
    Test number
    396251141392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail40,735 miles (+122)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,735 miles
    Test number
    407659831324
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

  20. Fail40,613 miles (+6,698)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,613 miles
    Test number
    458568911355
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

  21. Pass33,915 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    33,915 miles
    Test number
    330623120363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail33,915 miles (+5,617)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,915 miles
    Test number
    184041020363
    • DangerousExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • DangerousExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass28,298 miles (+4,797)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    28,298 miles
    Test number
    402045619386
    • NoteNearside front wheel bearing has slight play

  24. Pass23,501 miles (+5,404)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    23,501 miles
    Test number
    362653328310
    • NoteGlovebox is insecure
    • NoteNearside front wheel bearing has slight play

  25. Pass18,097 miles (+4,278)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    18,097 miles
    Test number
    280230517352
    • NoteO/s/f tyre side wall damaged not to cord

  26. Pass13,819 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    13,819 miles
    Test number
    311077196472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS53 YRC

Does LS53 YRC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS53 YRC is valid until 9 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS53 YRC?
The MOT on LS53 YRC is valid until 9 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 YRC done?
LS53 YRC was recorded at 128,710 miles at its MOT on 10 Dec 2025, an average of 6,006 miles a year.
Has LS53 YRC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 YRC has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on LS53 YRC 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 YRC find?
LS53 YRC passed its latest MOT on 10 Dec 2025 with 10 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 7 more.

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