Mercedes-Benz E
Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 3,222 cc
LD53 ONZMOT history
LD53 ONZ is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 17 Oct 2003. Its MOT is valid until 23 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 79,751 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 23 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 79,751 mi
- At MOT on 23 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 29
- 21 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 3,846 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LD53 ONZ
- 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
- 17 Oct 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 23 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LD53 ONZ was last recorded at 79,751 miles on 23 Mar 2026, 5,990 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 73,761 miles · 24 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,990 miles
- Average per year
- 3,846 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 79,751 miles
- 2025 – 73,761 miles
- 2024 – 66,149 miles
- 2023 – 59,512 miles
- 2022 – 55,154 miles
- 2021 – 51,369 miles
- 2020 – 46,479 miles
- 2019 – 41,961 miles
- 2018 – 35,878 miles
- 2017 – 26,457 miles
- 2016 – 19,710 miles
- 2015 – 19,224 miles
- 2014 – 13,724 miles
- 2013 – 11,492 miles
- 2012 – 7,743 miles
- 2011 – 7,094 miles
- 2010 – 7,085 miles
- 2009 – 7,002 miles
- 2008 – 6,576 miles
- 2007 – 6,195 miles
- 2006 – 4,892 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass79,751 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
29 tests since 4 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass79,751 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 79,751 miles
- Test number
- 891103351021
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail79,751 miles (+5,990)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,751 miles
- Test number
- 188695279629
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass73,761 miles (+7,612)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 73,761 miles
- Test number
- 692279219539
- AdvisoryNearside 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))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass66,149 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 66,149 miles
- Test number
- 207280294011
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail66,149 miles (+6,637)2 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,149 miles
- Test number
- 648576259103
- 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))
Pass59,512 miles (+105)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 59,512 miles
- Test number
- 859119245910
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- 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))
Fail59,407 miles (+4,253)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,407 miles
- Test number
- 440484351023
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- 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))
Pass55,154 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 55,154 miles
- Test number
- 392963333386
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail55,154 miles (+3,785)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,154 miles
- Test number
- 708057000524
- MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass51,369 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 51,369 miles
- Test number
- 158681724628
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail51,369 miles (+4,890)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,369 miles
- Test number
- 651938753012
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass46,479 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 46,479 miles
- Test number
- 195481253558
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail46,479 miles (+4,518)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,479 miles
- Test number
- 111425980179
- MajorNearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Pass41,961 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 41,961 miles
- Test number
- 589774867874
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
Fail41,961 miles (+6,083)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,961 miles
- Test number
- 303010977879
- Repaired at testNearside Body component corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
Pass35,878 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 35,878 miles
- Test number
- 494551037835
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail35,878 miles (+9,421)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,878 miles
- Test number
- 854838535593
- FailureNearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass26,457 miles (+6,747)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 26,457 miles
- Test number
- 911025428444
- AdvisoryNearside Front front nearside tyre small damage
Pass19,710 miles (+486)
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2017
- Odometer
- 19,710 miles
- Test number
- 362458068413
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,224 miles (+5,500)
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2016
- Odometer
- 19,224 miles
- Test number
- 369565635167
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass13,724 miles (+2,232)
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2015
- Odometer
- 13,724 miles
- Test number
- 965415234148
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass11,492 miles (+3,749)
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2014
- Odometer
- 11,492 miles
- Test number
- 946342523152
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass7,743 miles (+649)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 7,743 miles
- Test number
- 187477802141
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass7,094 miles (+9)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 7,094 miles
- Test number
- 776695491035
- NoteSill & Floorpan Covers Fitted Making Inspection Difficult
Pass7,085 miles (+83)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 7,085 miles
- Test number
- 342270160474
- NoteSill & Floorpan Covers Fitted Making Inspection Difficult
Pass7,002 miles (+426)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 7,002 miles
- Test number
- 721927859206
- NoteSill & FloorPan Covers Fitted
Pass6,576 miles (+381)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 6,576 miles
- Test number
- 253786768284
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass6,195 miles (+1,303)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 6,195 miles
- Test number
- 611260377230
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass4,892 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 4,892 miles
- Test number
- 722417776218
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LD53 ONZ
- Does LD53 ONZ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD53 ONZ is valid until 23 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LD53 ONZ?
- The MOT on LD53 ONZ is valid until 23 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LD53 ONZ done?
- LD53 ONZ was recorded at 79,751 miles at its MOT on 23 Mar 2026, an average of 3,846 miles a year.
- Has LD53 ONZ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LD53 ONZ has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on LD53 ONZ 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 ONZ find?
- LD53 ONZ passed its latest MOT on 23 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.
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