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Mercedes-Benz E

Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 3,222 cc

LD53 LMJMOT history

LD53 LMJ is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 22 Oct 2003. Its MOT expired on 12 Mar 2026 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 195,542 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2025.

LD53 LMJ silver Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 12 Mar 2026
Mileage
195,542 mi
At MOT on 3 Mar 2025
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,774 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 LMJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
3,222 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
22 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 LMJ was last recorded at 195,542 miles on 3 Mar 2025, 5,494 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
190,048 miles · 12 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
5,494 miles
Average per year
7,774 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 195,542 miles
  • 2024 – 190,048 miles
  • 2023 – 183,799 miles
  • 2022 – 181,712 miles
  • 2021 – 177,664 miles
  • 2020 – 174,017 miles
  • 2019 – 169,231 miles
  • 2018 – 163,937 miles
  • 2017 – 158,310 miles
  • 2016 – 149,681 miles
  • 2015 – 140,010 miles
  • 2014 – 130,836 miles
  • 2013 – 122,280 miles
  • 2012 – 114,141 miles
  • 2011 – 106,276 miles
  • 2009 – 91,390 miles
  • 2008 – 80,943 miles
  • 2007 – 68,712 miles
  • 2006 – 52,362 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass195,542 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (Rear Arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (Rear Arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel Has Been Repaired Previously

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

25 tests since 2 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass195,542 miles (+5,494)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    195,542 miles
    Test number
    711870840060
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (Rear Arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (Rear Arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel Has Been Repaired Previously

  2. Pass190,048 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    190,048 miles
    Test number
    893553024281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail190,048 miles (+6,249)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,048 miles
    Test number
    718402367000
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass183,799 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    183,799 miles
    Test number
    557320889476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail183,799 miles (+2,087)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,799 miles
    Test number
    606443604810
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass181,712 miles (+4,048)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    181,712 miles
    Test number
    562852395814

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass177,664 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    177,664 miles
    Test number
    569488796422
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail177,664 miles (+3,647)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,664 miles
    Test number
    930005521414
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass174,017 miles (+4,786)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    174,017 miles
    Test number
    873546664632
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass169,231 miles (+5,294)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    169,231 miles
    Test number
    374114964517
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass163,937 miles (+5,627)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2019
    Odometer
    163,937 miles
    Test number
    397484893111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass158,310 miles (+8,629)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2018
    Odometer
    158,310 miles
    Test number
    607970874668

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass149,681 miles (+9,671)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2017
    Odometer
    149,681 miles
    Test number
    509950870896

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass140,010 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2016
    Odometer
    140,010 miles
    Test number
    587738305118
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  15. Fail140,010 miles (+9,174)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,010 miles
    Test number
    349867205141
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  16. Pass130,836 miles (+8,556)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2015
    Odometer
    130,836 miles
    Test number
    539797034193
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass122,280 miles (+8,139)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2014
    Odometer
    122,280 miles
    Test number
    286671433189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass114,141 miles (+7,865)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2013
    Odometer
    114,141 miles
    Test number
    265453032428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass106,276 miles (+14,886)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2012
    Odometer
    106,276 miles
    Test number
    509958531157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass91,390 miles (+10,447)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    91,390 miles
    Test number
    761903989262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass80,943 miles (+252)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    80,943 miles
    Test number
    734892698240
    • NoteSlight cracking on the tyre inner sidewall

  22. Fail80,691 miles (+11,979)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,691 miles
    Test number
    141845788224
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSlight cracking on the tyre inner sidewall

  23. Pass68,712 miles (+16,350)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    68,712 miles
    Test number
    193865777252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass52,362 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    52,362 miles
    Test number
    502778876228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail52,362 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,362 miles
    Test number
    284155776212
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Questions about LD53 LMJ

Does LD53 LMJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD53 LMJ expired on 12 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD53 LMJ?
The MOT on LD53 LMJ expired on 12 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD53 LMJ done?
LD53 LMJ was recorded at 195,542 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2025, an average of 7,774 miles a year.
Has LD53 LMJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 LMJ has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on LD53 LMJ 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 LD53 LMJ find?
LD53 LMJ passed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2025 with 7 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, but not excessively; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (rear arm); nearside rear brake disc worn, but not excessively, and 4 more.

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