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Mercedes-Benz E

Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 3,222 cc

LE53 HBFMOT history

LE53 HBF is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 11 Oct 2003. Its MOT expired on 24 Nov 2023 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 193,567 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Nov 2022.

LE53 HBF silver Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 24 Nov 2023
Mileage
193,567 mi
At MOT on 21 Nov 2022
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,343 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE53 HBF
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
11 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
21 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE53 HBF was last recorded at 193,567 miles on 21 Nov 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
193,567 miles · 17 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
9,343 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 193,567 miles
  • 2021 – 187,505 miles
  • 2020 – 180,886 miles
  • 2019 – 176,474 miles
  • 2018 – 169,204 miles
  • 2017 – 163,301 miles
  • 2016 – 155,040 miles
  • 2015 – 141,829 miles
  • 2014 – 127,851 miles
  • 2013 – 125,548 miles
  • 2012 – 118,287 miles
  • 2011 – 107,878 miles
  • 2010 – 95,699 miles
  • 2009 – 83,216 miles
  • 2008 – 70,501 miles
  • 2007 – 57,507 miles
  • 2006 – 43,011 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass193,567 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

23 tests since 10 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass193,567 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    193,567 miles
    Test number
    177643404105
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail193,567 miles (+6,062)1 dangerous2 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,567 miles
    Test number
    596599846874
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass187,505 miles (+3,710)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    187,505 miles
    Test number
    580517082897
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass183,795 miles (+2,909)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    183,795 miles
    Test number
    326289754688
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play drum stick (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass180,886 miles (+4,412)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    180,886 miles
    Test number
    158081622041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass176,474 miles (+7,270)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    176,474 miles
    Test number
    946433754142
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  7. Pass169,204 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    169,204 miles
    Test number
    658819739402
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  8. Fail169,204 miles (+5,903)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,204 miles
    Test number
    472113956125
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  9. Pass163,301 miles (+8,261)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    163,301 miles
    Test number
    575286077489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass155,040 miles (+13,211)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    155,040 miles
    Test number
    871438344800
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper slight play in ball joint

  11. Pass141,829 miles (+13,978)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    141,829 miles
    Test number
    575077745021
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass127,851 miles (+2,303)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    127,851 miles
    Test number
    417445154083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass125,548 miles (+7,261)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    125,548 miles
    Test number
    608554173238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass118,287 miles (+10,409)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    118,287 miles
    Test number
    867049962270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass107,878 miles (+85)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    107,878 miles
    Test number
    839543881270
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front reaction bar joint covers split

  16. Fail107,793 miles (+12,094)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,793 miles
    Test number
    505678771206
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front reaction bar joint covers split

  17. Pass95,699 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    95,699 miles
    Test number
    520730270211
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteN/s/f & o/s/f thrust arm ball joint cover split

  18. Fail95,699 miles (+12,483)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,699 miles
    Test number
    704340170282
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteN/s/f & o/s/f thrust arm ball joint cover split

  19. Pass83,216 miles (+12,715)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    83,216 miles
    Test number
    504918969281
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth tie bar joint boots split

  20. Pass70,501 miles (+12,994)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    70,501 miles
    Test number
    532511368248
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  21. Pass57,507 miles (+14,496)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    57,507 miles
    Test number
    144789667280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass43,011 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    43,011 miles
    Test number
    104723486214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail43,009 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,009 miles
    Test number
    280593786248
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Questions about LE53 HBF

Does LE53 HBF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LE53 HBF expired on 24 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LE53 HBF?
The MOT on LE53 HBF expired on 24 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LE53 HBF done?
LE53 HBF was recorded at 193,567 miles at its MOT on 21 Nov 2022, an average of 9,343 miles a year.
Has LE53 HBF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE53 HBF has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on LE53 HBF 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 HBF find?
LE53 HBF passed its latest MOT on 21 Nov 2022 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides, and 1 more.

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