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Mercedes-Benz E

Brown · Diesel · 1994 · 2,996 cc

L53 ERUMOT history

L53 ERU is a brown diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 15 Apr 1994. Its MOT expired on 3 Jul 2023 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 241,168 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jul 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Jul 2023
Mileage
241,168 mi
At MOT on 4 Jul 2022
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,214 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L53 ERU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Brown
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,996 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
15 Apr 1994
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
4 Jul 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

L53 ERU was last recorded at 241,168 miles on 4 Jul 2022, 509 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jun 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 1 Dec 2014: 240,538 miles, lower than 256,504 miles on 13 Jun 2013.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
240,659 miles · 21 Jun 2021
Between the last two tests
509 miles
Average per year
2,214 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 241,168 miles
  • 2021 – 240,659 miles
  • 2016 – 240,565 miles
  • 2014 – 240,538 miles
  • 2013 – 256,504 miles
  • 2011 – 233,813 miles
  • 2010 – 230,466 miles
  • 2009 – 227,995 miles
  • 2008 – 223,680 miles
  • 2007 – 211,671 miles
  • 2006 – 206,359 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass241,168 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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.

  • Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Play in steering box arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

17 tests since 6 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass241,168 miles (+509)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    241,168 miles
    Test number
    655451888891
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass240,659 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    240,659 miles
    Test number
    945284388986

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail240,659 miles (+94)1 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    240,659 miles
    Test number
    878158489071
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cords visable also bulging (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded compensator link pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded compensator to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass240,565 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2017
    Odometer
    240,565 miles
    Test number
    560182382544
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering box arm

  5. Fail240,563 miles (+25)9 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    240,563 miles
    Test number
    118774056515
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside inner wing corroded through
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear exhaust rubber deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside inner wing corroded through
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering box arm

  6. Pass240,538 miles11 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    240,538 miles
    Test number
    859962444379
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteHorn slightly rough
    • NoteRear hydraulic shock absorber pipes slightly corroded

  7. Fail240,538 miles (-15,966)3 failures4 repaired11 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    240,538 miles
    Test number
    218685934374
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBack box rubber deteriorated but system still suppoerted
    • NoteHorn slightly rough
    • NoteRear hydraulic shock absorber pipes slightly corroded

  8. Pass256,504 miles (+20,014)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    256,504 miles
    Test number
    186104663153
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteFuel pipes slightly corroded

  9. Fail236,490 miles (+2,677)6 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    236,490 miles
    Test number
    685559543149
    • FailureCentre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • FailureHazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Direction indicators have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  10. Pass233,813 miles (+3,347)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    233,813 miles
    Test number
    206538041296
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass230,466 miles (+2,471)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    230,466 miles
    Test number
    452912470280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass227,995 miles (+4,315)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    227,995 miles
    Test number
    810559559230
    • NoteNearside rear fuel pipe slightly corroded

  13. Fail223,680 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    223,680 miles
    Test number
    594300578218
    • Repaired at testCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteF/n/s seatbelt buckle not completely secured
    • NotePlay in steering system

  14. Pass223,680 miles (+12,009)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    223,680 miles
    Test number
    783980078248
    • NoteF/n/s seatbelt buckle not completely secured
    • NotePlay in steering system

  15. Pass211,671 miles (+5,312)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    211,671 miles
    Test number
    420944377206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass206,359 miles (+47)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    206,359 miles
    Test number
    191461516310
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  17. Fail206,312 miles7 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    206,312 miles
    Test number
    381019476252
    • FailureFront Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

Questions about L53 ERU

Does L53 ERU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L53 ERU expired on 3 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L53 ERU?
The MOT on L53 ERU expired on 3 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L53 ERU done?
L53 ERU was recorded at 241,168 miles at its MOT on 4 Jul 2022, an average of 2,214 miles a year.
Has L53 ERU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L53 ERU has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 5 May 2021.
Has the mileage on L53 ERU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 Dec 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L53 ERU find?
L53 ERU passed its latest MOT on 4 Jul 2022 with 4 advisories: exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users; front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both; front suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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