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Mercedes-Benz E

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 3,222 cc

LD53 OBOMOT history

LD53 OBO is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 19 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 15 Jun 2025 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 164,109 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 May 2024.

LD53 OBO blue Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz E-Class, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 15 Jun 2025
Mileage
164,109 mi
At MOT on 23 May 2024
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,681 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 OBO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
3,222 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
19 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
23 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 OBO was last recorded at 164,109 miles on 23 May 2024, 4,718 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
159,391 miles · 16 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
4,718 miles
Average per year
7,681 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 164,109 miles
  • 2023 – 159,391 miles
  • 2021 – 159,329 miles
  • 2020 – 158,936 miles
  • 2019 – 150,375 miles
  • 2018 – 139,720 miles
  • 2017 – 136,004 miles
  • 2016 – 129,219 miles
  • 2015 – 118,035 miles
  • 2014 – 104,843 miles
  • 2013 – 90,475 miles
  • 2012 – 79,755 miles
  • 2011 – 66,926 miles
  • 2010 – 59,028 miles
  • 2009 – 50,640 miles
  • 2008 – 39,500 miles
  • 2007 – 31,751 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass164,109 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Brake pedal not releasing correctly and feeling spongy

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Central Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Central Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both o/s & n/s/f

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

23 tests since 28 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass164,109 miles (+4,718)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    164,109 miles
    Test number
    230842889996

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass159,391 miles (+1)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    159,391 miles
    Test number
    407330817209
    • MinorBrake pedal not releasing correctly and feeling spongy (1.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both o/s & n/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  3. Fail159,390 miles (+61)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,390 miles
    Test number
    408749367624
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorBrake pedal not releasing correctly and feeling spongy (1.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both o/s & n/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  4. Pass159,329 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    159,329 miles
    Test number
    355362890261
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail159,327 miles (+391)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,327 miles
    Test number
    695192818593
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass158,936 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    158,936 miles
    Test number
    536377704048
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Fail158,935 miles (+38)1 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,935 miles
    Test number
    399343797880
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm showing cord (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail158,897 miles (+8,522)2 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,897 miles
    Test number
    245743701559
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  9. Pass150,375 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    150,375 miles
    Test number
    128625657811
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail150,375 miles (+10,655)2 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,375 miles
    Test number
    534389732899
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass139,720 miles (+3,716)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    139,720 miles
    Test number
    266969384577
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S REAR O/S AND N/S FRONT (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass136,004 miles (+6,785)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    136,004 miles
    Test number
    698755606493
    • AdvisoryNearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass129,219 miles (+11,184)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    129,219 miles
    Test number
    794312122762
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rear (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass118,035 miles (+13,192)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    118,035 miles
    Test number
    365286735438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass104,843 miles (+14,368)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    104,843 miles
    Test number
    318118734442
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass90,475 miles (+10,720)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    90,475 miles
    Test number
    358050423200
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass79,755 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    79,755 miles
    Test number
    329048522229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail79,755 miles (+12,829)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,755 miles
    Test number
    909008122254
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  19. Pass66,926 miles (+7,898)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    66,926 miles
    Test number
    905843541256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass59,028 miles (+8,388)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    59,028 miles
    Test number
    644634240290
    • NoteNearside rear lower outer suspension joint has slight free play

  21. Pass50,640 miles (+11,140)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    50,640 miles
    Test number
    724634109288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass39,500 miles (+7,749)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    39,500 miles
    Test number
    940671758072
    • NoteAdvise front and rear number plates

  23. Pass31,751 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    31,751 miles
    Test number
    193679457478
    • NoteAdvise both rear tyres wearing on edges
    • NoteAdvise front and rear number plates may require attention before next test

Questions about LD53 OBO

Does LD53 OBO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD53 OBO expired on 15 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD53 OBO?
The MOT on LD53 OBO expired on 15 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD53 OBO done?
LD53 OBO was recorded at 164,109 miles at its MOT on 23 May 2024, an average of 7,681 miles a year.
Has LD53 OBO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 OBO has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on LD53 OBO 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 OBO find?
LD53 OBO passed its latest MOT on 23 May 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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