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Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,796 cc

LS53 YSDMOT history

LS53 YSD is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 28 Nov 2003. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 44,530 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jul 2026.

LS53 YSD silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jul 2027
Mileage
44,530 mi
At MOT on 7 Jul 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,089 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 YSD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
28 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 YSD was last recorded at 44,530 miles on 7 Jul 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
44,530 miles · 3 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,089 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 44,530 miles
  • 2025 – 43,586 miles
  • 2024 – 42,441 miles
  • 2023 – 38,722 miles
  • 2022 – 38,436 miles
  • 2021 – 37,762 miles
  • 2020 – 37,488 miles
  • 2019 – 37,396 miles
  • 2018 – 37,102 miles
  • 2017 – 36,543 miles
  • 2016 – 35,901 miles
  • 2015 – 35,502 miles
  • 2014 – 33,654 miles
  • 2013 – 32,597 miles
  • 2012 – 31,318 miles
  • 2011 – 28,255 miles
  • 2010 – 19,124 miles
  • 2009 – 10,762 miles
  • 2008 – 6,943 miles
  • 2007 – 5,328 miles
  • 2006 – 3,419 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass44,530 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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 31 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass44,530 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    44,530 miles
    Test number
    574869836192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail44,530 miles (+944)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,530 miles
    Test number
    901045307728
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower middle arm (banana arm) (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  3. Pass43,586 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    43,586 miles
    Test number
    310935345045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail43,586 miles (+1,145)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,586 miles
    Test number
    839301495987
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. Pass42,441 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    42,441 miles
    Test number
    157106249111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail42,441 miles (+3,719)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,441 miles
    Test number
    686455098384
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  7. Pass38,722 miles (+286)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    38,722 miles
    Test number
    318268661159
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass38,436 miles (+674)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    38,436 miles
    Test number
    485637861350
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass37,762 miles (+274)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    37,762 miles
    Test number
    385618799976
    • AdvisoryEngine and underbody covers fitted restricted view
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. Pass37,488 miles (+92)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    37,488 miles
    Test number
    894012379201
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  11. Pass37,396 miles (+294)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    37,396 miles
    Test number
    812852546836

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass37,102 miles (+559)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    37,102 miles
    Test number
    883711304911
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  13. Pass36,543 miles (+642)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    36,543 miles
    Test number
    697884583035
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  14. Pass35,901 miles (+399)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    35,901 miles
    Test number
    368230324940

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass35,502 miles (+1,848)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    35,502 miles
    Test number
    976880839891
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  16. Pass33,654 miles (+1,057)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    33,654 miles
    Test number
    285251484287
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  17. Pass32,597 miles (+1,279)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    32,597 miles
    Test number
    978784493230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass31,318 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    31,318 miles
    Test number
    756117502392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail31,317 miles (+3,062)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,317 miles
    Test number
    205066102387
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
  20. Pass28,255 miles (+33)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    28,255 miles
    Test number
    477415921374
    • NoteOffside front camber suspension arm rubber boot around ball joint split no play in ball joint
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on edges of tread and getting close to legal limit
  21. Fail28,222 miles (+9,098)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,222 miles
    Test number
    817642321314
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteOffside front camber suspension arm rubber boot around ball joint split no play in ball joint
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on edges of tread and getting close to legal limit
  22. Pass19,124 miles (+8,362)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    19,124 miles
    Test number
    302807800358
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteLong parking brake travel
    • NoteN/s/r seat belt not checked child seat fitted
    • NoteO/s/f camber arm ball joint boot split
  23. Pass10,762 miles (+3,819)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    10,762 miles
    Test number
    852154429303
    • NoteChild seat fitted n/s/r
  24. Pass6,943 miles (+1,615)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    6,943 miles
    Test number
    153240438352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass5,328 miles (+1,909)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    5,328 miles
    Test number
    552925927316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass3,419 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    3,419 miles
    Test number
    214964806338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS53 YSD

Does LS53 YSD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS53 YSD is valid until 16 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS53 YSD?
The MOT on LS53 YSD is valid until 16 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 YSD done?
LS53 YSD was recorded at 44,530 miles at its MOT on 7 Jul 2026, an average of 2,089 miles a year.
Has LS53 YSD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 YSD has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LS53 YSD 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 YSD find?
LS53 YSD passed its latest MOT on 7 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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