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Mercedes-Benz E

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 2,597 cc

LD53 VCYMOT history

LD53 VCY is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 7 Oct 2003. Its MOT expired on 3 Dec 2022 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 86,063 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Dec 2021.

LD53 VCY blue Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 3 Dec 2022
Mileage
86,063 mi
At MOT on 4 Dec 2021
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,152 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 VCY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,597 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
7 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
4 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 VCY was last recorded at 86,063 miles on 4 Dec 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 Dec 2021: 86,063 miles, lower than 161,046 miles on 24 Jun 2020.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
161,046 miles · 24 Jun 2020
Average per year
4,152 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 86,063 miles
  • 2020 – 161,046 miles
  • 2019 – 151,099 miles
  • 2017 – 134,479 miles
  • 2016 – 121,585 miles
  • 2014 – 105,812 miles
  • 2013 – 87,909 miles
  • 2011 – 70,686 miles
  • 2010 – 53,698 miles
  • 2009 – 49,085 miles
  • 2008 – 40,504 miles
  • 2007 – 31,808 miles
  • 2006 – 22,995 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,063 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass86,063 miles (-74,983)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    86,063 miles
    Test number
    758246389594
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  2. Pass161,046 miles (+136)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    161,046 miles
    Test number
    376331502149
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail160,910 miles (+32)1 dangerous7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,910 miles
    Test number
    591247558972
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Exhaust system insecure box (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail160,878 miles (+9,779)1 dangerous5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,878 miles
    Test number
    588474361800
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBattery warning on

  5. Pass151,099 miles1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    151,099 miles
    Test number
    887873100503
    • DangerousService brake warning light on dash
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear brake light inop
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join blowing (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside lens broken

  6. Fail151,099 miles (+16,620)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,099 miles
    Test number
    955613557374
    • DangerousService brake warning light on dash
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear brake light inop
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join blowing (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside lens broken

  7. Pass134,479 miles (+12,894)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    134,479 miles
    Test number
    358034674846
    • AdvisoryCheck brake warning light on

  8. Pass121,585 miles (+9)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    121,585 miles
    Test number
    268061959181
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  9. Fail121,576 miles (+15,764)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,576 miles
    Test number
    776113920374
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Pass105,812 miles (+17,903)5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    105,812 miles
    Test number
    149871264183
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  11. Pass87,909 miles (+237)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    87,909 miles
    Test number
    856797633088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail87,672 miles (+16,986)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,672 miles
    Test number
    509048923077
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  13. Pass70,686 miles (+16,988)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    70,686 miles
    Test number
    315747581298
    • NoteUnder trays fitted

  14. Pass53,698 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    53,698 miles
    Test number
    730101570222
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Fail53,698 miles (+4,613)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,698 miles
    Test number
    410230370213
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass49,085 miles (+8,581)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    49,085 miles
    Test number
    731717569217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass40,504 miles (+8,696)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    40,504 miles
    Test number
    660885778252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass31,808 miles (+8,813)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    31,808 miles
    Test number
    944424477223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass22,995 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    22,995 miles
    Test number
    512349066200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD53 VCY

Does LD53 VCY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD53 VCY expired on 3 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD53 VCY?
The MOT on LD53 VCY expired on 3 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD53 VCY done?
LD53 VCY was recorded at 86,063 miles at its MOT on 4 Dec 2021, an average of 4,152 miles a year.
Has LD53 VCY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 VCY has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jun 2020.
Has the mileage on LD53 VCY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Dec 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LD53 VCY find?
LD53 VCY passed its latest MOT on 4 Dec 2021 with 3 advisories: exhaust mounting defective; nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; offside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output.

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