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Mercedes-Benz E

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 5,439 cc

LB53 WFCMOT history

LB53 WFC is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 5 Feb 2004. Its MOT expired on 22 Feb 2025 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 121,935 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Feb 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Feb 2025
Mileage
121,935 mi
At MOT on 23 Feb 2024
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,811 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 WFC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,439 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
5 Feb 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
23 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 WFC was last recorded at 121,935 miles on 23 Feb 2024, 38 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,897 miles · 14 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
38 miles
Average per year
5,811 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 121,935 miles
  • 2023 – 119,695 miles
  • 2022 – 117,252 miles
  • 2021 – 114,183 miles
  • 2020 – 113,492 miles
  • 2019 – 110,390 miles
  • 2018 – 107,937 miles
  • 2017 – 103,127 miles
  • 2016 – 100,823 miles
  • 2015 – 94,378 miles
  • 2014 – 85,091 miles
  • 2013 – 76,328 miles
  • 2012 – 67,592 miles
  • 2011 – 52,194 miles
  • 2010 – 45,532 miles
  • 2009 – 38,361 miles
  • 2008 – 30,652 miles
  • 2007 – 22,335 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,935 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass121,935 miles (+38)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    121,935 miles
    Test number
    155369615944
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail121,897 miles (+2,202)1 dangerous3 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,897 miles
    Test number
    614558223185
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced near upper arm (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass119,695 miles (+2,443)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    119,695 miles
    Test number
    870536231542
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass117,252 miles (+3,069)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    117,252 miles
    Test number
    214630028835
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively NSF & OSF =2=BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPLASTIC COVERS etc etc..265/35/18 x 2 rears & 245/40/18 x 2 fronts,18 yr old/miles etc etc,,

  5. Pass114,183 miles (+691)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    114,183 miles
    Test number
    311738541731
    • 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))

  6. Pass113,492 miles (+3,102)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    113,492 miles
    Test number
    527155992713
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass110,390 miles (+2,453)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    110,390 miles
    Test number
    779709324280
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass107,937 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    107,937 miles
    Test number
    889375226970

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail107,937 miles (+4,810)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,937 miles
    Test number
    455930696795
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass103,127 miles (+2,304)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    103,127 miles
    Test number
    270420580086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass100,823 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    100,823 miles
    Test number
    161760524523

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail100,823 miles (+6,445)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,823 miles
    Test number
    340800018868
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  13. Pass94,378 miles (+2)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    94,378 miles
    Test number
    178057525059
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on the inside shoulder

  14. Fail94,376 miles (+9,285)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,376 miles
    Test number
    948756425099
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on the inside shoulder

  15. Pass85,091 miles (+8,763)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    85,091 miles
    Test number
    689933554046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass76,328 miles (+8,736)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    76,328 miles
    Test number
    455875643007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass67,592 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    67,592 miles
    Test number
    588520142054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail67,589 miles (+15,395)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,589 miles
    Test number
    246760442056
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass52,194 miles (+6,662)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    52,194 miles
    Test number
    248589811044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass45,532 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    45,532 miles
    Test number
    910451620095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail45,532 miles (+7,171)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,532 miles
    Test number
    604019310060
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass38,361 miles (+7,709)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    38,361 miles
    Test number
    114556119096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass30,652 miles (+8,317)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    30,652 miles
    Test number
    933738918089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass22,335 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    22,335 miles
    Test number
    404373607080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail22,333 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,333 miles
    Test number
    133592307467
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.E.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Questions about LB53 WFC

Does LB53 WFC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 WFC expired on 22 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 WFC?
The MOT on LB53 WFC expired on 22 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 WFC done?
LB53 WFC was recorded at 121,935 miles at its MOT on 23 Feb 2024, an average of 5,811 miles a year.
Has LB53 WFC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 WFC has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on LB53 WFC 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 WFC find?
LB53 WFC passed its latest MOT on 23 Feb 2024 with 6 advisories: exhaust noisy; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 3 more.

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