Mercedes-Benz E
Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 3,222 cc
LR53 BZKMOT history
LR53 BZK is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 14 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 1 Sept 2025 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 141,553 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Aug 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 1 Sept 2025
- Mileage
- 141,553 mi
- At MOT on 28 Aug 2024
- MOT tests
- 28
- 18 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 5,298 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR53 BZK
- 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
- 14 Sept 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 1 Sept 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Aug 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR53 BZK was last recorded at 141,553 miles on 28 Aug 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Aug 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 141,553 miles · 14 Aug 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 5,298 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 141,553 miles
- 2023 – 136,714 miles
- 2022 – 131,235 miles
- 2021 – 126,758 miles
- 2020 – 122,591 miles
- 2019 – 117,461 miles
- 2018 – 110,980 miles
- 2017 – 103,570 miles
- 2016 – 96,464 miles
- 2015 – 90,414 miles
- 2014 – 90,080 miles
- 2013 – 86,301 miles
- 2012 – 80,848 miles
- 2010 – 79,532 miles
- 2009 – 60,523 miles
- 2008 – 55,181 miles
- 2007 – 49,948 miles
- 2006 – 47,206 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass141,553 miles
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
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 level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2012
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2012
Full MOT history
28 tests since 6 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass141,553 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 141,553 miles
- Test number
- 145116891613
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail141,553 miles (+4,839)5 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,553 miles
- Test number
- 855723660943
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass136,714 miles (+5,479)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 136,714 miles
- Test number
- 961101954064
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNot all brake pipes visible
Pass131,235 miles (+4,477)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 131,235 miles
- Test number
- 978254590768
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass126,758 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 126,758 miles
- Test number
- 279416670516
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail126,758 miles (+4,167)4 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,758 miles
- Test number
- 584614592013
- MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass122,591 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 122,591 miles
- Test number
- 539231707816
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside mirror loose
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail122,591 miles (+5,130)1 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,591 miles
- Test number
- 913708947303
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral exhaust mounts broken
- AdvisoryOffside mirror loose
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass117,461 miles (+6,481)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 117,461 miles
- Test number
- 498117156361
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass110,980 miles (+7,410)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 110,980 miles
- Test number
- 711712578128
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both back boxes (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass103,570 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 103,570 miles
- Test number
- 641853857166
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail103,570 miles (+7,106)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,570 miles
- Test number
- 264913802395
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)
Pass96,464 miles12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 96,464 miles
- Test number
- 908200877553
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint torque arm (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer rusty (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer rusty (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail96,464 miles (+6,050)1 repaired12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,464 miles
- Test number
- 590852975820
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint torque arm (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer rusty (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer rusty (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass90,414 miles (+334)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 90,414 miles
- Test number
- 578410743485
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass90,080 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 90,080 miles
- Test number
- 295829104231
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail90,080 miles (+3,779)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,080 miles
- Test number
- 307119104477
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
Pass86,301 miles (+5,453)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 86,301 miles
- Test number
- 425148703286
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,848 miles (+75)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 80,848 miles
- Test number
- 476960212254
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail80,773 miles (+1,241)3 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,773 miles
- Test number
- 819031962043
- FailureNearside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- 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)
Pass79,532 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 79,532 miles
- Test number
- 844702450378
- NoteOil leak
Fail79,532 miles (+19,009)4 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,532 miles
- Test number
- 440051850340
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- NoteOil leak
Pass60,523 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 60,523 miles
- Test number
- 404099949442
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail60,523 miles (+5,342)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,523 miles
- Test number
- 392239749390
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Pass55,181 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 55,181 miles
- Test number
- 170646548346
- NoteAdvise boot full.
Fail55,181 miles (+5,233)5 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,181 miles
- Test number
- 361846748333
- Repaired at testFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- NoteAdvise boot full.
Pass49,948 miles (+2,742)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 49,948 miles
- Test number
- 453553757482
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)
Pass47,206 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 47,206 miles
- Test number
- 334690316333
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LR53 BZK
- Does LR53 BZK currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LR53 BZK expired on 1 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LR53 BZK?
- The MOT on LR53 BZK expired on 1 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LR53 BZK done?
- LR53 BZK was recorded at 141,553 miles at its MOT on 28 Aug 2024, an average of 5,298 miles a year.
- Has LR53 BZK ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR53 BZK has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Aug 2024.
- Has the mileage on LR53 BZK 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 BZK find?
- LR53 BZK passed its latest MOT on 28 Aug 2024 with 3 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; play in steering rack inner joint(s).
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