Mercedes-Benz E
Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 3,199 cc
LR53 LFXMOT history
LR53 LFX is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 15 Oct 2003. Its MOT is valid until 19 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 172,171 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 19 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 172,171 mi
- At MOT on 20 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 20 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 8,661 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR53 LFX
- 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
- 15 Oct 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 19 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR53 LFX was last recorded at 172,171 miles on 20 Mar 2026, 2,328 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 169,843 miles · 7 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,328 miles
- Average per year
- 8,661 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 172,171 miles
- 2025 – 169,843 miles
- 2024 – 169,810 miles
- 2023 – 165,590 miles
- 2022 – 157,664 miles
- 2021 – 150,609 miles
- 2020 – 145,467 miles
- 2019 – 139,157 miles
- 2018 – 127,115 miles
- 2017 – 117,486 miles
- 2016 – 108,505 miles
- 2015 – 96,756 miles
- 2014 – 87,225 miles
- 2013 – 79,508 miles
- 2012 – 65,870 miles
- 2011 – 52,064 miles
- 2010 – 36,329 miles
- 2009 – 17,498 miles
- 2008 – 5,609 miles
- 2007 – 5,146 miles
- 2006 – 3,926 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass172,171 miles
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2017
Full MOT history
24 tests since 16 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass172,171 miles (+2,328)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 172,171 miles
- Test number
- 545439625416
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
Pass169,843 miles (+33)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 169,843 miles
- Test number
- 675976574675
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail169,810 miles (+4,220)1 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 169,810 miles
- Test number
- 493482566746
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass165,590 miles (+7,926)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 165,590 miles
- Test number
- 684005589780
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass157,664 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 157,664 miles
- Test number
- 420818095272
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail157,664 miles (+7,055)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 157,664 miles
- Test number
- 501732973816
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Pass150,609 miles (+236)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 150,609 miles
- Test number
- 394763796451
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail150,373 miles (+4,906)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,373 miles
- Test number
- 111714560208
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass145,467 miles (+6,310)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 145,467 miles
- Test number
- 513840913277
- AdvisoryCentral Front Small windscreen chip
Pass139,157 miles (+12,042)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 139,157 miles
- Test number
- 737496431448
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass127,115 miles (+9,629)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 127,115 miles
- Test number
- 954360347791
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass117,486 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 117,486 miles
- Test number
- 362068731660
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail117,486 miles (+8,981)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,486 miles
- Test number
- 501775514476
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass108,505 miles (+11,749)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 108,505 miles
- Test number
- 596841493591
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres low 3mm
Pass96,756 miles (+9,531)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 96,756 miles
- Test number
- 124448570982
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,225 miles (+7,717)2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 87,225 miles
- Test number
- 745589734268
- 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)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass79,508 miles (+13,638)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 79,508 miles
- Test number
- 828649943289
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteTinting strip on top of front windscreen
Pass65,870 miles (+13,806)1 advisory6 notes
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 65,870 miles
- Test number
- 729248252216
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteNearside fron wheel bearing has play
- NoteNearside front tyre worn inner edge
- NoteOffside front tyre worn inner-outer edge
- NoteOffside rear tyre damaged outer wall
- NoteTinting strip on top of front windscreen
Pass52,064 miles (+15,735)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 52,064 miles
- Test number
- 855841771239
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,329 miles (+18,831)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 36,329 miles
- Test number
- 403861270276
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,498 miles (+11,889)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 17,498 miles
- Test number
- 942072509266
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass5,609 miles (+463)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 5,609 miles
- Test number
- 322273108332
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass5,146 miles (+1,220)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 5,146 miles
- Test number
- 570621247312
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass3,926 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 3,926 miles
- Test number
- 381489186486
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LR53 LFX
- Does LR53 LFX currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR53 LFX is valid until 19 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LR53 LFX?
- The MOT on LR53 LFX is valid until 19 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LR53 LFX done?
- LR53 LFX was recorded at 172,171 miles at its MOT on 20 Mar 2026, an average of 8,661 miles a year.
- Has LR53 LFX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR53 LFX has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Sept 2024.
- Has the mileage on LR53 LFX 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 LFX find?
- LR53 LFX passed its latest MOT on 20 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides.
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