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Black · Diesel · 2003 · 3,222 cc

LD53 LNJMOT history

LD53 LNJ is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 26 Nov 2003. Its MOT expired on 25 Oct 2023 and it has passed 14 of 15 MOT tests, with 202,812 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Oct 2022.

LD53 LNJ black Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 25 Oct 2023
Mileage
202,812 mi
At MOT on 26 Oct 2022
MOT tests
15
14 passed · 1 failed
Per year
11,072 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 LNJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
3,222 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
26 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
26 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 LNJ was last recorded at 202,812 miles on 26 Oct 2022, 10,344 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 May 2019.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
192,468 miles · 25 May 2019
Between the last two tests
10,344 miles
Average per year
11,072 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 202,812 miles
  • 2019 – 192,468 miles
  • 2018 – 178,484 miles
  • 2017 – 168,441 miles
  • 2016 – 157,556 miles
  • 2015 – 141,663 miles
  • 2014 – 127,130 miles
  • 2013 – 112,455 miles
  • 2012 – 100,903 miles
  • 2010 – 78,527 miles
  • 2009 – 62,796 miles
  • 2008 – 48,850 miles
  • 2007 – 37,063 miles
  • 2006 – 26,512 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass202,812 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge/ close to min requirements (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread on min requirements (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear hand brake performance nearing min requirements

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 Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Engine covers and under trays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

15 tests since 23 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass202,812 miles (+10,344)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    202,812 miles
    Test number
    740026869107
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge/ close to min requirements (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread on min requirements (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear hand brake performance nearing min requirements

  2. Pass192,468 miles (+13,984)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    192,468 miles
    Test number
    713195230878
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass178,484 miles (+10,043)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2019
    Odometer
    178,484 miles
    Test number
    766053215816
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  4. Pass168,441 miles (+10,885)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2018
    Odometer
    168,441 miles
    Test number
    547619539445
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worm on inner edge
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted

  5. Pass157,556 miles (+15,893)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2017
    Odometer
    157,556 miles
    Test number
    695420631486
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted

  6. Pass141,663 miles (+14,533)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2016
    Odometer
    141,663 miles
    Test number
    258186525453
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  7. Pass127,130 miles (+14,675)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2015
    Odometer
    127,130 miles
    Test number
    275116414438
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  8. Pass112,455 miles (+11,552)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2014
    Odometer
    112,455 miles
    Test number
    227671803123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass100,903 miles (+9)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2013
    Odometer
    100,903 miles
    Test number
    897580632141
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on both edges of tread

  10. Fail100,894 miles (+22,367)6 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,894 miles
    Test number
    778325522184
    • FailureCentre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on both edges of tread

  11. Pass78,527 miles (+15,731)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    78,527 miles
    Test number
    220229520343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass62,796 miles (+13,946)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    62,796 miles
    Test number
    941304019346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass48,850 miles (+11,787)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    48,850 miles
    Test number
    490758418446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass37,063 miles (+10,551)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    37,063 miles
    Test number
    671357727384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass26,512 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    26,512 miles
    Test number
    841047126382
    • AdvisoryNearside 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 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)

Questions about LD53 LNJ

Does LD53 LNJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD53 LNJ expired on 25 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD53 LNJ?
The MOT on LD53 LNJ expired on 25 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD53 LNJ done?
LD53 LNJ was recorded at 202,812 miles at its MOT on 26 Oct 2022, an average of 11,072 miles a year.
Has LD53 LNJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 LNJ has failed 1 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 4 May 2012.
Has the mileage on LD53 LNJ 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 LNJ find?
LD53 LNJ passed its latest MOT on 26 Oct 2022 with 12 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front brake disc worn, but not excessively, and 9 more.

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