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Mercedes-Benz E

Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 3,199 cc

LA53 LPKMOT history

LA53 LPK is a grey petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 17 Feb 2004. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 226,314 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jul 2026.

LA53 LPK grey Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jul 2027
Mileage
226,314 mi
At MOT on 24 Jul 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,978 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA53 LPK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
17 Feb 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA53 LPK was last recorded at 226,314 miles on 24 Jul 2026, 14,998 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
211,316 miles · 10 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
14,998 miles
Average per year
9,978 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 226,314 miles
  • 2025 – 211,316 miles
  • 2024 – 198,691 miles
  • 2023 – 196,518 miles
  • 2022 – 188,782 miles
  • 2021 – 179,798 miles
  • 2020 – 170,194 miles
  • 2019 – 160,579 miles
  • 2018 – 147,900 miles
  • 2017 – 137,818 miles
  • 2016 – 127,152 miles
  • 2015 – 117,625 miles
  • 2014 – 104,473 miles
  • 2013 – 93,685 miles
  • 2012 – 82,276 miles
  • 2011 – 72,037 miles
  • 2009 – 54,021 miles
  • 2008 – 42,295 miles
  • 2007 – 32,771 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass226,314 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 Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

23 tests since 1 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass226,314 miles (+14,998)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    226,314 miles
    Test number
    838883899251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass211,316 miles (+12,625)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    211,316 miles
    Test number
    499449438620

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass198,691 miles (+2,173)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    198,691 miles
    Test number
    880684020398
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Pass196,518 miles (+7,736)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    196,518 miles
    Test number
    642415805913

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass188,782 miles (+8,984)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    188,782 miles
    Test number
    726931858243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass179,798 miles (+9,604)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    179,798 miles
    Test number
    807281755212
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass170,194 miles (+9,615)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    170,194 miles
    Test number
    451386997035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass160,579 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    160,579 miles
    Test number
    396301671350
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail160,579 miles (+12,679)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,579 miles
    Test number
    884757569726
    • DangerousNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass147,900 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    147,900 miles
    Test number
    910672891902
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail147,900 miles (+10,082)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,900 miles
    Test number
    762951655033
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass137,818 miles (+10,666)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    137,818 miles
    Test number
    481188256247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass127,152 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    127,152 miles
    Test number
    805102118086
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

  14. Fail127,148 miles (+9,523)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,148 miles
    Test number
    420100463680
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rearmost (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass117,625 miles (+13,152)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    117,625 miles
    Test number
    657472405257
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteService brake indercator on

  16. Pass104,473 miles (+10,788)2 advisories7 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    104,473 miles
    Test number
    818854504263
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBrakepad warning light on
    • NoteDipstick missing
    • NoteNearside wiperblade poor
    • NoteOffside front exhaust mount fractured

  17. Pass93,685 miles (+11,409)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    93,685 miles
    Test number
    467570803215
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass82,276 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    82,276 miles
    Test number
    256143992106
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner edge

  19. Fail82,276 miles (+10,239)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,276 miles
    Test number
    169183092175
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner edge

  20. Pass72,037 miles (+18,016)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    72,037 miles
    Test number
    198696791169
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  21. Pass54,021 miles (+11,726)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    54,021 miles
    Test number
    220219189297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass42,295 miles (+9,524)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    42,295 miles
    Test number
    163950368003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass32,771 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    32,771 miles
    Test number
    122040267048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA53 LPK

Does LA53 LPK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA53 LPK is valid until 28 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LA53 LPK?
The MOT on LA53 LPK is valid until 28 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA53 LPK done?
LA53 LPK was recorded at 226,314 miles at its MOT on 24 Jul 2026, an average of 9,978 miles a year.
Has LA53 LPK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA53 LPK has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jul 2019.
Has the mileage on LA53 LPK 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 LA53 LPK find?
LA53 LPK passed its latest MOT on 24 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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