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Mercedes-Benz E

Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 2,685 cc

LD53 WRAMOT history

LD53 WRA is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 30 Oct 2003. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 190,557 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jul 2026.

LD53 WRA silver Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Jul 2027
Mileage
190,557 mi
At MOT on 20 Jul 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,506 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 WRA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 WRA was last recorded at 190,557 miles on 20 Jul 2026, 14,002 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
176,555 miles · 18 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
14,002 miles
Average per year
8,506 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 190,557 miles
  • 2025 – 176,555 miles
  • 2024 – 167,518 miles
  • 2023 – 162,825 miles
  • 2022 – 156,740 miles
  • 2021 – 144,780 miles
  • 2020 – 129,579 miles
  • 2019 – 108,241 miles
  • 2017 – 94,019 miles
  • 2016 – 87,295 miles
  • 2015 – 80,021 miles
  • 2014 – 69,400 miles
  • 2013 – 52,509 miles
  • 2012 – 40,858 miles
  • 2010 – 33,322 miles
  • 2009 – 28,901 miles
  • 2006 – 22,912 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass190,557 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

25 tests since 3 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass190,557 miles (+14,002)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    190,557 miles
    Test number
    658394124545
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass176,555 miles (+9,037)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    176,555 miles
    Test number
    183118601643

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass167,518 miles (+4,693)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    167,518 miles
    Test number
    290311447191
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass162,825 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    162,825 miles
    Test number
    410271519956

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail162,802 miles (+311)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,802 miles
    Test number
    468643419348
    • MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail162,491 miles (+5,751)1 dangerous1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,491 miles
    Test number
    382219364783
    • DangerousNearside Rear Lower Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass156,740 miles (+11,960)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    156,740 miles
    Test number
    636884112104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass144,780 miles (+15,201)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    144,780 miles
    Test number
    643615216596

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass129,579 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    129,579 miles
    Test number
    932455524328
    • 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))

  10. Fail129,577 miles (+10,054)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,577 miles
    Test number
    442630123634
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • 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))

  11. Pass119,523 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    119,523 miles
    Test number
    970307994301
    • 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))

  12. Fail119,521 miles (+11,280)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,521 miles
    Test number
    245138820519
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension unit damaged or deteriorated and function affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))
    • 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))

  13. Pass108,241 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    108,241 miles
    Test number
    514678675076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail108,241 miles (+14,222)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,241 miles
    Test number
    441146647836
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  15. Pass94,019 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    94,019 miles
    Test number
    994583073347
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail94,014 miles (+6,719)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,014 miles
    Test number
    539014185181
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass87,295 miles (+7,274)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    87,295 miles
    Test number
    845902063650

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass80,021 miles (+10,621)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    80,021 miles
    Test number
    108635495182
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass69,400 miles (+16,891)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    69,400 miles
    Test number
    907246684167
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass52,509 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    52,509 miles
    Test number
    546995113056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail52,503 miles (+11,645)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,503 miles
    Test number
    828394713007
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass40,858 miles (+7,536)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    40,858 miles
    Test number
    106126002460
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  23. Pass33,322 miles (+4,421)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    33,322 miles
    Test number
    992197150319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass28,901 miles (+5,989)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    28,901 miles
    Test number
    484980729007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass22,912 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    22,912 miles
    Test number
    542847206363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD53 WRA

Does LD53 WRA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD53 WRA is valid until 19 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD53 WRA?
The MOT on LD53 WRA is valid until 19 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD53 WRA done?
LD53 WRA was recorded at 190,557 miles at its MOT on 20 Jul 2026, an average of 8,506 miles a year.
Has LD53 WRA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 WRA has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on LD53 WRA 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 WRA find?
LD53 WRA passed its latest MOT on 20 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; oil leak, but not excessive.

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