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Mercedes-Benz E

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 3,199 cc

LD53 WRLMOT history

LD53 WRL is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 17 Oct 2003. Its MOT expired on 23 Mar 2025 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 146,834 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Mar 2024.

LD53 WRL blue Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 23 Mar 2025
Mileage
146,834 mi
At MOT on 22 Mar 2024
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,407 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 WRL
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
17 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
22 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 WRL was last recorded at 146,834 miles on 22 Mar 2024, 9,466 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,368 miles · 15 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
9,466 miles
Average per year
7,407 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 146,834 miles
  • 2023 – 137,368 miles
  • 2022 – 129,533 miles
  • 2021 – 118,993 miles
  • 2020 – 111,554 miles
  • 2019 – 103,859 miles
  • 2018 – 94,844 miles
  • 2017 – 84,736 miles
  • 2016 – 84,161 miles
  • 2015 – 76,135 miles
  • 2014 – 65,502 miles
  • 2013 – 55,660 miles
  • 2012 – 46,587 miles
  • 2011 – 38,205 miles
  • 2010 – 35,662 miles
  • 2009 – 32,099 miles
  • 2008 – 27,650 miles
  • 2007 – 22,747 miles
  • 2006 – 15,888 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,834 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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2013

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2018

Full MOT history

28 tests since 18 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,834 miles (+9,466)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    146,834 miles
    Test number
    469161499151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass137,368 miles (+7,835)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    137,368 miles
    Test number
    624328508839

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass129,533 miles (+10,540)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    129,533 miles
    Test number
    520010532240
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And bald to inner area of tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And bald to inner area of tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass118,993 miles (+7,439)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    118,993 miles
    Test number
    532457763479
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  5. Pass111,554 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    111,554 miles
    Test number
    246334040837
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  6. Fail111,554 miles (+7,695)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,554 miles
    Test number
    276352671036
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt foremost arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Foremost arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  7. Pass103,859 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    103,859 miles
    Test number
    423659618848

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail103,858 miles (+9,014)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,858 miles
    Test number
    959107926550
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass94,844 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    94,844 miles
    Test number
    596334400813

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail94,816 miles (+10,080)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,816 miles
    Test number
    876334207170
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass84,736 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    84,736 miles
    Test number
    802892692493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail84,736 miles (+575)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,736 miles
    Test number
    895410072145
    • FailureBootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureStop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

  13. Pass84,161 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    84,161 miles
    Test number
    187811437792
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge close to limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail84,161 miles (+8,026)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,161 miles
    Test number
    864139724789
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge close to limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass76,135 miles (+10,633)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    76,135 miles
    Test number
    511923170511
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass65,502 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    65,502 miles
    Test number
    127804174293
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail65,502 miles (+57)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,502 miles
    Test number
    518244074221
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail65,445 miles (+9,785)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,445 miles
    Test number
    705013674272
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  19. Pass55,660 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    55,660 miles
    Test number
    136266463258
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOSR tyre slightly perished
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Fail55,660 miles (+9,073)1 failure1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,660 miles
    Test number
    385713863439
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOSR tyre slightly perished
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass46,587 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    46,587 miles
    Test number
    678380072290
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  22. Fail46,587 miles (+8,382)1 failure1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,587 miles
    Test number
    427729662269
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  23. Pass38,205 miles (+2,543)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    38,205 miles
    Test number
    828188331217
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  24. Pass35,662 miles (+3,563)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    35,662 miles
    Test number
    514475760223
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass32,099 miles (+4,449)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    32,099 miles
    Test number
    473976669263
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  26. Pass27,650 miles (+4,903)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    27,650 miles
    Test number
    564780078290
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass22,747 miles (+6,859)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    22,747 miles
    Test number
    343439367202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass15,888 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    15,888 miles
    Test number
    204779896174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD53 WRL

Does LD53 WRL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD53 WRL expired on 23 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD53 WRL?
The MOT on LD53 WRL expired on 23 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD53 WRL done?
LD53 WRL was recorded at 146,834 miles at its MOT on 22 Mar 2024, an average of 7,407 miles a year.
Has LD53 WRL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 WRL has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Mar 2020.
Has the mileage on LD53 WRL 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 WRL find?
LD53 WRL passed its latest MOT on 22 Mar 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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