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Mercedes-Benz C

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,796 cc

LS53 YRPMOT history

LS53 YRP is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 19 Nov 2003. Its MOT is valid until 19 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 115,431 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Dec 2025.

LS53 YRP blue Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Dec 2026
Mileage
115,431 mi
At MOT on 20 Dec 2025
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,729 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 YRP
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
19 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 YRP was last recorded at 115,431 miles on 20 Dec 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,429 miles · 8 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
5,729 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 115,431 miles
  • 2024 – 110,038 miles
  • 2023 – 104,892 miles
  • 2022 – 99,791 miles
  • 2021 – 91,113 miles
  • 2020 – 83,344 miles
  • 2019 – 78,384 miles
  • 2018 – 66,632 miles
  • 2017 – 53,905 miles
  • 2016 – 40,142 miles
  • 2015 – 29,389 miles
  • 2014 – 19,532 miles
  • 2013 – 18,028 miles
  • 2012 – 16,967 miles
  • 2011 – 15,231 miles
  • 2010 – 13,397 miles
  • 2009 – 11,510 miles
  • 2008 – 9,834 miles
  • 2007 – 7,930 miles
  • 2006 – 6,035 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,431 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Indicator switch faulty

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Windscreen washer not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward facing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

27 tests since 15 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,431 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    115,431 miles
    Test number
    647557572880

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail115,429 miles (+5,391)8 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,429 miles
    Test number
    686001190506
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox sump pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass110,038 miles (+10)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    110,038 miles
    Test number
    529422369040
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward facing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward facing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  4. Fail110,028 miles (+5,136)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,028 miles
    Test number
    631043086616
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward facing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward facing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  5. Pass104,892 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    104,892 miles
    Test number
    854832311894
    • MinorIndicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  6. Fail104,886 miles (+5,095)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,886 miles
    Test number
    493625293575
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MinorIndicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  7. Pass99,791 miles (+7)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    99,791 miles
    Test number
    566655478413
    • MinorIndicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  8. Fail99,784 miles (+8,671)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,784 miles
    Test number
    474067742432
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorIndicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  9. Pass91,113 miles (+7,769)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    91,113 miles
    Test number
    827310256549
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Pass83,344 miles (+4,960)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    83,344 miles
    Test number
    485283818643

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass78,384 miles (+11,752)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    78,384 miles
    Test number
    399350159972

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass66,632 miles (+12,727)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    66,632 miles
    Test number
    254575456285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass53,905 miles (+13,763)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    53,905 miles
    Test number
    904684517048
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm (2.4.G.2)
  14. Pass40,142 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    40,142 miles
    Test number
    853418911431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail40,132 miles (+10,743)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,132 miles
    Test number
    701622013275
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  16. Pass29,389 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    29,389 miles
    Test number
    997350701120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail29,382 miles (+9,850)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,382 miles
    Test number
    296754649934
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass19,532 miles (+1,504)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    19,532 miles
    Test number
    335283494238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass18,028 miles (+1,061)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    18,028 miles
    Test number
    857848513335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass16,967 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    16,967 miles
    Test number
    497861722363
    • NoteFront wipers worn
  21. Fail16,967 miles (+1,736)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,967 miles
    Test number
    759320822376
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • NoteFront wipers worn
  22. Pass15,231 miles (+1,834)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    15,231 miles
    Test number
    186220221370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass13,397 miles (+1,887)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    13,397 miles
    Test number
    584154510353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass11,510 miles (+1,676)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    11,510 miles
    Test number
    642925919377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass9,834 miles (+1,904)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    9,834 miles
    Test number
    991806618336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass7,930 miles (+1,895)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    7,930 miles
    Test number
    424337917451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass6,035 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    6,035 miles
    Test number
    680899816359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS53 YRP

Does LS53 YRP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS53 YRP is valid until 19 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS53 YRP?
The MOT on LS53 YRP is valid until 19 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 YRP done?
LS53 YRP was recorded at 115,431 miles at its MOT on 20 Dec 2025, an average of 5,729 miles a year.
Has LS53 YRP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 YRP has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LS53 YRP 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 YRP find?
LS53 YRP passed its latest MOT on 20 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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