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Mercedes-Benz E

Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 3,222 cc

LE53 GUDMOT history

LE53 GUD is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 7 Oct 2003. Its MOT expired on 15 Dec 2025 and it has passed 16 of 17 MOT tests, with 257,466 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Dec 2025.

LE53 GUD silver Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 15 Dec 2025
Mileage
257,466 mi
At MOT on 17 Dec 2025
MOT tests
17
16 passed · 1 failed
Per year
10,999 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE53 GUD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
3,222 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
7 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
17 Dec 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LE53 GUD was last recorded at 257,466 miles on 17 Dec 2025, 8,632 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
248,834 miles · 26 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
8,632 miles
Average per year
10,999 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 257,466 miles
  • 2024 – 248,834 miles
  • 2023 – 243,316 miles
  • 2022 – 236,330 miles
  • 2021 – 221,684 miles
  • 2020 – 200,390 miles
  • 2019 – 187,131 miles
  • 2017 – 175,900 miles
  • 2016 – 166,987 miles
  • 2015 – 152,264 miles
  • 2014 – 137,394 miles
  • 2012 – 128,206 miles
  • 2011 – 118,308 miles
  • 2010 – 107,586 miles
  • 2008 – 79,214 miles
  • 2007 – 62,220 miles
  • 2006 – 47,029 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail257,466 miles
  • DangerousOil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety risk of fire (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Direction indicator not working mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
  • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended damaged (7.1.2 (d))
  • MajorOffside Direction indicator not working mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material varius (1.1.11 (c))

What MOT failures mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 30 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail257,466 miles (+8,632)1 dangerous11 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    257,466 miles
    Test number
    266501752457
    • DangerousOil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety risk of fire (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Direction indicator not working mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Direction indicator not working mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material varius (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass248,834 miles (+5,518)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    248,834 miles
    Test number
    172095002150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass243,316 miles (+6,986)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    243,316 miles
    Test number
    408611784634

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass236,330 miles (+14,646)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    236,330 miles
    Test number
    989513463864

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass221,684 miles (+21,294)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    221,684 miles
    Test number
    803186224363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass200,390 miles (+13,259)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    200,390 miles
    Test number
    959742085922
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass187,131 miles (+11,231)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    187,131 miles
    Test number
    950519128259
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted front to rear.

  8. Pass175,900 miles (+8,913)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    175,900 miles
    Test number
    990114678258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass166,987 miles (+14,723)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    166,987 miles
    Test number
    446713240218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass152,264 miles (+14,870)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    152,264 miles
    Test number
    337855435092
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOffside front steering arm has slight play in it

  11. Pass137,394 miles (+9,188)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    137,394 miles
    Test number
    326409734044
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass128,206 miles (+9,898)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    128,206 miles
    Test number
    387666652476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass118,308 miles (+10,722)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    118,308 miles
    Test number
    885117151283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass107,586 miles (+28,372)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    107,586 miles
    Test number
    114978650252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass79,214 miles (+16,994)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    79,214 miles
    Test number
    533605608392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass62,220 miles (+15,191)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    62,220 miles
    Test number
    384325607369
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteO/s/ftyre badly worn on inner edge

  17. Pass47,029 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    47,029 miles
    Test number
    160683306357
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LE53 GUD

Does LE53 GUD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LE53 GUD expired on 15 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LE53 GUD?
The MOT on LE53 GUD expired on 15 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LE53 GUD done?
LE53 GUD was recorded at 257,466 miles at its MOT on 17 Dec 2025, an average of 10,999 miles a year.
Has LE53 GUD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE53 GUD has failed 1 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LE53 GUD 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 LE53 GUD find?
LE53 GUD failed its latest MOT on 17 Dec 2025 with 1 dangerous defect, 11 major defects and 1 advisory: oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety risk of fire; nearside direction indicator not working mirror; nearside front position lamp not working, and 10 more.

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