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Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 3,724 cc

LB53 LYVMOT history

LB53 LYV is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 17 Feb 2004. Its MOT is valid until 21 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 127,407 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Nov 2026
Mileage
127,407 mi
At MOT on 20 Nov 2025
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,632 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 LYV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
S-Class
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,724 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
17 Feb 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 LYV was last recorded at 127,407 miles on 20 Nov 2025, 6,740 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,667 miles · 22 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
6,740 miles
Average per year
5,632 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 127,407 miles
  • 2024 – 120,667 miles
  • 2023 – 115,174 miles
  • 2022 – 112,016 miles
  • 2021 – 110,238 miles
  • 2020 – 107,930 miles
  • 2019 – 105,336 miles
  • 2018 – 102,351 miles
  • 2017 – 100,961 miles
  • 2016 – 98,454 miles
  • 2015 – 95,968 miles
  • 2014 – 85,897 miles
  • 2013 – 75,482 miles
  • 2012 – 65,082 miles
  • 2011 – 59,923 miles
  • 2010 – 53,219 miles
  • 2009 – 46,902 miles
  • 2008 – 38,662 miles
  • 2007 – 21,485 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,407 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material central rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2013

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2013

  • Offside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2014

Full MOT history

26 tests since 30 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,407 miles (+6,740)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    127,407 miles
    Test number
    347343421306
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material central rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass120,667 miles (+5,493)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    120,667 miles
    Test number
    353651981177
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play as chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and covers fitted unable to access all testable items

  3. Pass115,174 miles (+3,158)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    115,174 miles
    Test number
    755955449911
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  4. Pass112,016 miles (+1,778)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    112,016 miles
    Test number
    826641542844

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass110,238 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    110,238 miles
    Test number
    925430262562

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail110,235 miles (+2,305)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,235 miles
    Test number
    762401498199
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass107,930 miles (+2,594)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    107,930 miles
    Test number
    921293356288
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass105,336 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    105,336 miles
    Test number
    898627711304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail105,329 miles (+2,978)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,329 miles
    Test number
    275489770335
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both side (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

  10. Pass102,351 miles (+1,390)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    102,351 miles
    Test number
    636774047237
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective front pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass100,961 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    100,961 miles
    Test number
    330874471717
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  12. Fail100,956 miles (+2,502)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,956 miles
    Test number
    207247510653
    • FailureRear Braking system leaking brake pipe (3.6.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  13. Pass98,454 miles (+2,486)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    98,454 miles
    Test number
    526083649988
    • AdvisoryHeadlight light outputs deteriorating
    • AdvisoryRear tyres worn

  14. Pass95,968 miles (+10,071)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    95,968 miles
    Test number
    552836722606

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail85,897 miles1 repaired4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,897 miles
    Test number
    186872674249
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteIndicator tell tail offside showing fault
    • NoteSlight play in steeing rack offside front

  16. Pass85,897 miles (+10,415)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    85,897 miles
    Test number
    326382974244
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteIndicator tell tail offside showing fault
    • NoteSlight play in steeing rack offside front

  17. Pass75,482 miles (+10,400)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    75,482 miles
    Test number
    716299453240
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
    • 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)

  18. Pass65,082 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    65,082 miles
    Test number
    429872662208
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  19. Fail65,082 miles (+5,159)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,082 miles
    Test number
    477952162265
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  20. Fail59,923 miles2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,923 miles
    Test number
    367679961262
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteAll items not fully checked due to manufactures covers fitted

  21. Pass59,923 miles (+6,704)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    59,923 miles
    Test number
    549809061220
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteAll items not fully checked due to manufactures covers fitted

  22. Pass53,219 miles (+6,317)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    53,219 miles
    Test number
    370803870435
    • 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)
    • NoteAll items not fully checked due to manufactures covers fitted

  23. Pass46,902 miles (+8,240)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    46,902 miles
    Test number
    470420389256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass38,662 miles (+6,186)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    38,662 miles
    Test number
    960580188229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass32,476 miles (+10,991)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    32,476 miles
    Test number
    404508228029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass21,485 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    21,485 miles
    Test number
    162100237088
    • 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)
    • NoteFront brake discs starting to wear

Questions about LB53 LYV

Does LB53 LYV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 LYV is valid until 21 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB53 LYV?
The MOT on LB53 LYV is valid until 21 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB53 LYV done?
LB53 LYV was recorded at 127,407 miles at its MOT on 20 Nov 2025, an average of 5,632 miles a year.
Has LB53 LYV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 LYV has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on LB53 LYV 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 LYV find?
LB53 LYV passed its latest MOT on 20 Nov 2025 with 5 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material central rear brake pipe corroded, and 2 more.

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