Mercedes-Benz logo

Mercedes-Benz E

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 2,597 cc

LB53 LYGMOT history

LB53 LYG is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 15 Jan 2004. Its MOT expired on 24 Jan 2026 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 150,280 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jan 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Jan 2026
Mileage
150,280 mi
At MOT on 22 Jan 2026
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,861 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for LB53 LYG in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 LYG
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
15 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Jan 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB53 LYG was last recorded at 150,280 miles on 22 Jan 2026, 1,531 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,749 miles · 9 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,531 miles
Average per year
6,861 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 150,280 miles
  • 2025 – 148,749 miles
  • 2024 – 146,688 miles
  • 2023 – 143,272 miles
  • 2022 – 139,206 miles
  • 2021 – 134,607 miles
  • 2020 – 127,245 miles
  • 2019 – 121,273 miles
  • 2018 – 116,132 miles
  • 2017 – 110,654 miles
  • 2015 – 104,614 miles
  • 2014 – 96,566 miles
  • 2013 – 89,400 miles
  • 2012 – 79,233 miles
  • 2011 – 68,807 miles
  • 2010 – 59,157 miles
  • 2009 – 48,683 miles
  • 2008 – 38,660 miles
  • 2007 – 26,367 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail150,280 miles
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower arm connection to rear of hub ball joint has split and has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower arm connection to rear of hub ball joint has split and has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear rear center brake has 2 led not working

What MOT failures 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Side repeater not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2014

Full MOT history

29 tests since 31 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail150,280 miles (+1,531)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,280 miles
    Test number
    269989490666
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower arm connection to rear of hub ball joint has split and has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower arm connection to rear of hub ball joint has split and has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear rear center brake has 2 led not working

  2. Pass148,749 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    148,749 miles
    Test number
    304158659966
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  3. Fail148,748 miles (+2,060)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,748 miles
    Test number
    655671090764
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass146,688 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    146,688 miles
    Test number
    521907561495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail146,688 miles (+3,416)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,688 miles
    Test number
    382519111261
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass143,272 miles (+4,066)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    143,272 miles
    Test number
    452540784508

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass139,206 miles (+4,599)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    139,206 miles
    Test number
    129948530728

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass134,607 miles (+7,362)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    134,607 miles
    Test number
    107736205917

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass127,245 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    127,245 miles
    Test number
    471481504190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail127,244 miles (+5,971)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,244 miles
    Test number
    362063004660
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass121,273 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    121,273 miles
    Test number
    882697414081
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail121,272 miles (+5,140)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,272 miles
    Test number
    189204333827
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass116,132 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    116,132 miles
    Test number
    675773132430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail116,132 miles (+5,478)3 failures2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,132 miles
    Test number
    931305924909
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower front arm (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

  15. Pass110,654 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    110,654 miles
    Test number
    162183710845

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail110,654 miles (+6,040)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,654 miles
    Test number
    386890217798
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Direction indicator not working wing mirror (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  17. Pass104,614 miles (+8,048)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    104,614 miles
    Test number
    679709614391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass96,566 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    96,566 miles
    Test number
    185315344303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail96,566 miles1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,566 miles
    Test number
    637325644325
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  20. Pass96,566 miles (+7,166)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    96,566 miles
    Test number
    278005644323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass89,400 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    89,400 miles
    Test number
    296073253359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail89,398 miles (+10,165)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,398 miles
    Test number
    765892253384
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  23. Pass79,233 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    79,233 miles
    Test number
    455211042424
    • AdvisoryFront Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  24. Fail79,232 miles (+10,425)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,232 miles
    Test number
    136389832391
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryFront Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  25. Pass68,807 miles (+9,650)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    68,807 miles
    Test number
    965592041375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass59,157 miles (+10,474)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    59,157 miles
    Test number
    722544160359
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner 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)

  27. Pass48,683 miles (+10,023)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    48,683 miles
    Test number
    840473469393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass38,660 miles (+12,293)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    38,660 miles
    Test number
    270751858313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass26,367 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    26,367 miles
    Test number
    430665267344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 LYG

Does LB53 LYG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 LYG expired on 24 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 LYG?
The MOT on LB53 LYG expired on 24 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 LYG done?
LB53 LYG was recorded at 150,280 miles at its MOT on 22 Jan 2026, an average of 6,861 miles a year.
Has LB53 LYG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 LYG has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LB53 LYG 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 LYG find?
LB53 LYG failed its latest MOT on 22 Jan 2026 with 4 major defects, 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower arm connection to rear of hub ball joint has split and has slight play; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower arm connection to rear of hub ball joint has split and has slight play, and 4 more.

Related registrations

Browse all LB53L registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.