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Mercedes-Benz E

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 3,199 cc

LD53 VCWMOT history

LD53 VCW is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 29 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 21 Jun 2023 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 124,974 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jun 2022.

LD53 VCW blue Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 21 Jun 2023
Mileage
124,974 mi
At MOT on 21 Jun 2022
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,581 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 VCW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
29 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Jun 2023
Latest MOT test
21 Jun 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 VCW was last recorded at 124,974 miles on 21 Jun 2022, 11,146 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jun 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,828 miles · 15 Jun 2021
Between the last two tests
11,146 miles
Average per year
6,581 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 124,974 miles
  • 2021 – 113,828 miles
  • 2020 – 110,783 miles
  • 2019 – 107,011 miles
  • 2018 – 101,298 miles
  • 2017 – 96,745 miles
  • 2016 – 90,579 miles
  • 2015 – 87,133 miles
  • 2014 – 82,637 miles
  • 2013 – 73,352 miles
  • 2012 – 63,984 miles
  • 2011 – 53,535 miles
  • 2010 – 46,338 miles
  • 2009 – 40,732 miles
  • 2008 – 33,942 miles
  • 2007 – 27,354 miles
  • 2006 – 21,419 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,974 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018

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 Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

22 tests since 26 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,974 miles (+11,146)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    124,974 miles
    Test number
    709109453033
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass113,828 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    113,828 miles
    Test number
    931068153396
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  3. Fail113,828 miles (+3,045)1 major2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,828 miles
    Test number
    614967976195
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  4. Pass110,783 miles (+3,772)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    110,783 miles
    Test number
    727995174320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass107,011 miles (+5,713)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    107,011 miles
    Test number
    317311814155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass101,298 miles (+54)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    101,298 miles
    Test number
    584222747667
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail101,244 miles (+4,499)5 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,244 miles
    Test number
    515733701613
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass96,745 miles (+6,166)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    96,745 miles
    Test number
    127008353056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass90,579 miles (+3,446)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    90,579 miles
    Test number
    820615760430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass87,133 miles (+4,496)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    87,133 miles
    Test number
    878423272414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass82,637 miles (+9,285)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    82,637 miles
    Test number
    596985024220
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass73,352 miles (+9,368)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    73,352 miles
    Test number
    346792713442
    • NoteFront disc pads more than 50% worn

  13. Pass63,984 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    63,984 miles
    Test number
    488692422272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail63,984 miles (+10,449)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,984 miles
    Test number
    715822822212
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  15. Pass53,535 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    53,535 miles
    Test number
    529290831256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail53,535 miles (+7,197)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,535 miles
    Test number
    946340431248
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  17. Pass46,338 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    46,338 miles
    Test number
    220652930205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail46,336 miles (+5,604)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,336 miles
    Test number
    422562730203
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass40,732 miles (+6,790)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    40,732 miles
    Test number
    301586369487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass33,942 miles (+6,588)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    33,942 miles
    Test number
    970835958246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass27,354 miles (+5,935)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    27,354 miles
    Test number
    394451427476
    • NoteAll tyres worn unevenly

  22. Pass21,419 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    21,419 miles
    Test number
    544199866282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD53 VCW

Does LD53 VCW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD53 VCW expired on 21 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD53 VCW?
The MOT on LD53 VCW expired on 21 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD53 VCW done?
LD53 VCW was recorded at 124,974 miles at its MOT on 21 Jun 2022, an average of 6,581 miles a year.
Has LD53 VCW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 VCW has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jun 2021.
Has the mileage on LD53 VCW 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 VCW find?
LD53 VCW passed its latest MOT on 21 Jun 2022 with 2 advisories: offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front wheel bearing has slight play.

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