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Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 3,222 cc

LR53 BYNMOT history

LR53 BYN is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 8 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 25 Oct 2023 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 162,160 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Oct 2022.

LR53 BYN silver Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 25 Oct 2023
Mileage
162,160 mi
At MOT on 12 Oct 2022
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,616 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR53 BYN
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
8 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
12 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR53 BYN was last recorded at 162,160 miles on 12 Oct 2022, 22 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
162,138 miles · 5 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
22 miles
Average per year
6,616 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 162,160 miles
  • 2021 – 158,308 miles
  • 2019 – 152,986 miles
  • 2018 – 140,304 miles
  • 2017 – 130,649 miles
  • 2016 – 121,531 miles
  • 2015 – 113,395 miles
  • 2014 – 101,356 miles
  • 2013 – 90,792 miles
  • 2011 – 82,056 miles
  • 2010 – 79,924 miles
  • 2009 – 75,845 miles
  • 2008 – 71,104 miles
  • 2007 – 65,298 miles
  • 2006 – 57,103 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass162,160 miles
  • AdvisorySlight play in inner steering jointsRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • O/s/f steering rack worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Engine undertray damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Play in offside steering rack inner joint

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Rear tyres worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass162,160 miles (+22)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    162,160 miles
    Test number
    969520321045
    • AdvisorySlight play in inner steering joints

  2. Fail162,138 miles (+3,830)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,138 miles
    Test number
    401049506678
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight play in inner steering joints

  3. Pass158,308 miles (+68)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    158,308 miles
    Test number
    357327596180
    • AdvisorySlight play in inner steering joints
    • AdvisoryUnder covers and sill covers fitted

  4. Fail158,240 miles (+5,254)2 dangerous6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,240 miles
    Test number
    207680169924
    • DangerousExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • DangerousRear Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass152,986 miles (+12,682)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    152,986 miles
    Test number
    293772615482
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rears /unable to view fully (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s/f steering rack worn

  6. Pass140,304 miles (+9,655)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    140,304 miles
    Test number
    108223478928
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both sides rears /unable to view fully (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both sides fronts worn on inner edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryO/s/f steering rack worn
    • AdvisoryUndertrays and outer sill covers fitted

  7. Pass130,649 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    130,649 miles
    Test number
    517237927089
    • AdvisoryChild seats fitted
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside front to rear brake pipe corroded
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering rack inner joint (offside)

  8. Fail130,649 miles (+9,118)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,649 miles
    Test number
    320205885555
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryChild seats fitted
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside front to rear brake pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre worn close to legal limit
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering rack inner joint (offside)

  9. Pass121,531 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    121,531 miles
    Test number
    138726138472
    • AdvisoryEngine undertray damaged
    • AdvisoryFront brake pipes cleaned and greased making inspection difficult
    • AdvisoryFront to rear brake pipes corroded and painted
    • AdvisoryPlay in offside steering rack inner joint
    • AdvisoryRear tyres worn
    • AdvisoryTrims fitted to outersills and undersides

  10. Fail121,530 miles (+8,135)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,530 miles
    Test number
    637305209852
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryEngine undertray damaged
    • AdvisoryPlay in offside steering rack inner joint
    • AdvisoryRear tyres worn
    • AdvisoryTrims fitted to outersills and undersides

  11. Pass113,395 miles (+3)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    113,395 miles
    Test number
    698911555067
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Fail113,392 miles (+12,036)2 failures5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,392 miles
    Test number
    126880355482
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlastic sills fitted.
    • NoteSlight play offside steering rack
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass101,356 miles (+18)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    101,356 miles
    Test number
    879073344065
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn heavily on edges of tread
    • NoteBoth sides front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

  14. Fail101,338 miles (+10,546)4 failures6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,338 miles
    Test number
    987258834084
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth sides front to rear metal brake pipes corroded
    • NoteOffside and nearside front tyres worn heavily on edges of tread
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn on inner edge of tread

  15. Pass90,792 miles (+8,736)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    90,792 miles
    Test number
    459043443042
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • 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. Pass82,056 miles (+2)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    82,056 miles
    Test number
    366438501349
    • NoteTyre edges worn.

  17. Fail82,054 miles (+2,130)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,054 miles
    Test number
    138422901389
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • NoteTyre edges worn.

  18. Pass79,924 miles (+4,079)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    79,924 miles
    Test number
    930188560240
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  19. Pass75,845 miles (+4,741)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    75,845 miles
    Test number
    833755579264
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass71,104 miles (+5,806)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    71,104 miles
    Test number
    183601698282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass65,298 miles (+8,195)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    65,298 miles
    Test number
    422885697272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass57,103 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    57,103 miles
    Test number
    464239426361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR53 BYN

Does LR53 BYN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR53 BYN expired on 25 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR53 BYN?
The MOT on LR53 BYN expired on 25 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR53 BYN done?
LR53 BYN was recorded at 162,160 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2022, an average of 6,616 miles a year.
Has LR53 BYN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR53 BYN has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on LR53 BYN 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 LR53 BYN find?
LR53 BYN passed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2022 with 1 advisory: slight play in inner steering joints.

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