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Mercedes-Benz E

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 3,199 cc

LB53 EUPMOT history

LB53 EUP is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 11 Dec 2003. Its MOT expired on 31 Mar 2024 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 120,100 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Mar 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 31 Mar 2024
Mileage
120,100 mi
At MOT on 30 Mar 2023
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,587 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 EUP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
11 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
30 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 EUP was last recorded at 120,100 miles on 30 Mar 2023, 2,781 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,319 miles · 30 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
2,781 miles
Average per year
5,587 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 120,100 miles
  • 2022 – 117,319 miles
  • 2021 – 114,626 miles
  • 2020 – 112,678 miles
  • 2019 – 110,846 miles
  • 2017 – 106,297 miles
  • 2016 – 99,032 miles
  • 2015 – 91,969 miles
  • 2014 – 85,041 miles
  • 2013 – 80,858 miles
  • 2012 – 71,446 miles
  • 2011 – 62,755 miles
  • 2010 – 54,201 miles
  • 2009 – 47,004 miles
  • 2008 – 38,539 miles
  • 2007 – 29,385 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,100 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear quarter glass missing
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust brackets missing
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shields loose

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 covers and under trays fitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 3 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,100 miles (+2,781)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    120,100 miles
    Test number
    423292034706
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear quarter glass missing
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust brackets missing
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shields loose

  2. Pass117,319 miles (+2,693)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    117,319 miles
    Test number
    130082036247
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield loose

  3. Pass114,626 miles (+4)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    114,626 miles
    Test number
    696172315529
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail114,622 miles (+28)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,622 miles
    Test number
    758120560992
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail114,594 miles (+1,916)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,594 miles
    Test number
    756498692574
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass112,678 miles (+1,832)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    112,678 miles
    Test number
    418648355514

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass110,846 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    110,846 miles
    Test number
    615590103608
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail110,846 miles (+4,549)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,846 miles
    Test number
    717504039796
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass106,297 miles (+7,265)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    106,297 miles
    Test number
    664853714273
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted

  10. Pass99,032 miles (+7,063)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    99,032 miles
    Test number
    566365268201
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted

  11. Pass91,969 miles (+6,928)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    91,969 miles
    Test number
    238679873887
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass85,041 miles (+4,183)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    85,041 miles
    Test number
    647622114322
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass80,858 miles (+9,412)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    80,858 miles
    Test number
    105899293273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass71,446 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    71,446 miles
    Test number
    206613812368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail71,446 miles (+8,691)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,446 miles
    Test number
    588033412387
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  16. Pass62,755 miles (+8,554)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    62,755 miles
    Test number
    906175911313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass54,201 miles (+7,197)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    54,201 miles
    Test number
    932512210357
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass47,004 miles (+8,465)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    47,004 miles
    Test number
    444224819420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass38,539 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    38,539 miles
    Test number
    564637118317
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail38,539 miles (+804)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,539 miles
    Test number
    583997518377
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass37,735 miles (+8,350)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    37,735 miles
    Test number
    591602208041
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass29,385 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    29,385 miles
    Test number
    670273507016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 EUP

Does LB53 EUP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 EUP expired on 31 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 EUP?
The MOT on LB53 EUP expired on 31 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 EUP done?
LB53 EUP was recorded at 120,100 miles at its MOT on 30 Mar 2023, an average of 5,587 miles a year.
Has LB53 EUP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 EUP has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on LB53 EUP 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 LB53 EUP find?
LB53 EUP passed its latest MOT on 30 Mar 2023 with 1 minor defect and 10 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper; front play in steering rack inner joint(s) both; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 8 more.

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