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Mercedes-Benz E

Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 3,222 cc

LB53 UFNMOT history

LB53 UFN is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 9 Jan 2004. Its MOT is valid until 9 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 162,879 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Nov 2026
Mileage
162,879 mi
At MOT on 7 Nov 2025
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,849 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 UFN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
3,222 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
9 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 UFN was last recorded at 162,879 miles on 7 Nov 2025, 2,901 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
159,978 miles · 9 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,901 miles
Average per year
6,849 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 162,879 miles
  • 2024 – 159,978 miles
  • 2023 – 157,852 miles
  • 2022 – 153,391 miles
  • 2021 – 151,628 miles
  • 2020 – 147,456 miles
  • 2019 – 144,535 miles
  • 2018 – 140,761 miles
  • 2017 – 134,663 miles
  • 2016 – 127,138 miles
  • 2015 – 121,737 miles
  • 2014 – 115,925 miles
  • 2013 – 104,969 miles
  • 2012 – 96,915 miles
  • 2011 – 85,506 miles
  • 2010 – 74,869 miles
  • 2009 – 60,714 miles
  • 2008 – 47,710 miles
  • 2007 – 36,037 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass162,879 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 2 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass162,879 miles (+2,901)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    162,879 miles
    Test number
    572977895658
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass159,978 miles (+2,126)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    159,978 miles
    Test number
    903244597630
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass157,852 miles (+4,461)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    157,852 miles
    Test number
    606158781802
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass153,391 miles (+1,763)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    153,391 miles
    Test number
    216044276266
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play BOTH (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass151,628 miles (+4,172)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    151,628 miles
    Test number
    194843634406
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass147,456 miles (+2,921)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    147,456 miles
    Test number
    792088566731
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shields are slightly loose
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to some parts and components of under vehicle and lower rear wheel arches ok at time of test

  7. Pass144,535 miles (+3,774)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    144,535 miles
    Test number
    911127774199
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass140,761 miles (+6,098)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2019
    Odometer
    140,761 miles
    Test number
    308969727050
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  9. Pass134,663 miles (+7,525)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2018
    Odometer
    134,663 miles
    Test number
    664378912860

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass127,138 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2017
    Odometer
    127,138 miles
    Test number
    937997547431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail127,134 miles (+5,397)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,134 miles
    Test number
    224928791992
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit HEAVY WEAR ON INSIDE EDGE JUST PASSABLE AT TIME OF TEST (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass121,737 miles (+5,812)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2016
    Odometer
    121,737 miles
    Test number
    825300325165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass115,925 miles (+10,956)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2015
    Odometer
    115,925 miles
    Test number
    377312224148
    • Note1. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers. 2. Offside rear tyre wearing low on inside edge.

  14. Pass104,969 miles (+8,054)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2014
    Odometer
    104,969 miles
    Test number
    197905913163
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass96,915 miles (+11,409)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2013
    Odometer
    96,915 miles
    Test number
    928278612175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass85,506 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2012
    Odometer
    85,506 miles
    Test number
    119022901153
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail85,506 miles (+10,637)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,506 miles
    Test number
    798152101190
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass74,869 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2011
    Odometer
    74,869 miles
    Test number
    122640720130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail74,869 miles (+14,155)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,869 miles
    Test number
    431227010192
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteFront numder plate

  20. Pass60,714 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2010
    Odometer
    60,714 miles
    Test number
    563519119138
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteOserlation on front brakes
    • NoteParking brake rough in operation

  21. Fail60,714 miles (+13,004)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,714 miles
    Test number
    982439919178
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteOserlation on front brakes
    • NoteParking brake rough in operation

  22. Pass47,710 miles (+11,673)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2009
    Odometer
    47,710 miles
    Test number
    132769318158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass36,037 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2008
    Odometer
    36,037 miles
    Test number
    362062227192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 UFN

Does LB53 UFN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 UFN is valid until 9 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB53 UFN?
The MOT on LB53 UFN is valid until 9 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 UFN done?
LB53 UFN was recorded at 162,879 miles at its MOT on 7 Nov 2025, an average of 6,849 miles a year.
Has LB53 UFN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 UFN has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Apr 2016.
Has the mileage on LB53 UFN 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 UFN find?
LB53 UFN passed its latest MOT on 7 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; front coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.

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