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Mercedes-Benz E

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 2,597 cc

LB53 HBEMOT history

LB53 HBE is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 2 Jan 2004. Its MOT is valid until 3 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 112,829 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Apr 2027
Mileage
112,829 mi
At MOT on 10 Mar 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,931 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 HBE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,597 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
2 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 HBE was last recorded at 112,829 miles on 10 Mar 2026, 5,136 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,693 miles · 4 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
5,136 miles
Average per year
3,931 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 112,829 miles
  • 2025 – 107,693 miles
  • 2024 – 105,532 miles
  • 2023 – 103,350 miles
  • 2022 – 101,721 miles
  • 2021 – 98,503 miles
  • 2020 – 97,713 miles
  • 2019 – 93,699 miles
  • 2018 – 91,252 miles
  • 2017 – 88,282 miles
  • 2016 – 85,838 miles
  • 2015 – 82,259 miles
  • 2014 – 78,743 miles
  • 2013 – 72,961 miles
  • 2011 – 69,093 miles
  • 2010 – 63,129 miles
  • 2009 – 56,805 miles
  • 2008 – 52,328 miles
  • 2007 – 37,477 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,829 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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2014

Full MOT history

26 tests since 8 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,829 miles (+5,136)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    112,829 miles
    Test number
    262451585404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass107,693 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    107,693 miles
    Test number
    879014843668

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail107,679 miles (+2,147)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,679 miles
    Test number
    645173735447
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass105,532 miles (+2,182)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    105,532 miles
    Test number
    370596632887
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass103,350 miles (+1,629)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    103,350 miles
    Test number
    102871192531
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under wheel arch/macpherson strut tower (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass101,721 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    101,721 miles
    Test number
    487643205795

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail101,712 miles (+3,209)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,712 miles
    Test number
    979985962785
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Most rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Most rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Most rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass98,503 miles (+790)2 minor16 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    98,503 miles
    Test number
    536539105313
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective Both Front (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass97,713 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    97,713 miles
    Test number
    773709616886
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Fail97,713 miles (+4,014)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,713 miles
    Test number
    712641283282
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass93,699 miles (+2,447)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    93,699 miles
    Test number
    428812680825
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material upper and lower brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  12. Pass91,252 miles (+2,970)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    91,252 miles
    Test number
    635629067390
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  13. Pass88,282 miles (+2,444)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    88,282 miles
    Test number
    987043908596
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre 225/55/16/95W

  14. Pass85,838 miles (+3,579)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    85,838 miles
    Test number
    846363738381
    • AdvisoryNearside front Tyre slightly perished slight cut on the outer side wall no ply or cords exposed

  15. Pass82,259 miles (+278)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    82,259 miles
    Test number
    786227075073
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Fail81,981 miles (+3,238)1 failure2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,981 miles
    Test number
    548558855054
    • FailureParking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail78,743 miles2 repaired2 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,743 miles
    Test number
    177157084400
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOsr exhaust bracket - split.
    • NoteSteering system noisy during operation.

  18. Pass78,743 miles (+5,782)2 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    78,743 miles
    Test number
    615377084010
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOsr exhaust bracket - split.
    • NoteSteering system noisy during operation.

  19. Pass72,961 miles (+3,868)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    72,961 miles
    Test number
    507720583054
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass69,093 miles (+4,806)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    69,093 miles
    Test number
    866184351374
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass64,287 miles (+1,158)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    64,287 miles
    Test number
    567127801049
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

  22. Fail63,129 miles (+6,324)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,129 miles
    Test number
    532620150365
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  23. Pass56,805 miles (+4,477)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    56,805 miles
    Test number
    971343269303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass52,328 miles (+6,541)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    52,328 miles
    Test number
    893383358354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass45,787 miles (+8,310)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    45,787 miles
    Test number
    123768108446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass37,477 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    37,477 miles
    Test number
    143358207421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 HBE

Does LB53 HBE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 HBE is valid until 3 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB53 HBE?
The MOT on LB53 HBE is valid until 3 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB53 HBE done?
LB53 HBE was recorded at 112,829 miles at its MOT on 10 Mar 2026, an average of 3,931 miles a year.
Has LB53 HBE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 HBE has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LB53 HBE 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 HBE find?
LB53 HBE passed its latest MOT on 10 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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