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Mercedes-Benz E

Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 3,222 cc

LR53 LHMMOT history

LR53 LHM is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 20 Nov 2003. Its MOT is valid until 19 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 164,404 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Aug 2026.

LR53 LHM silver Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Aug 2027
Mileage
164,404 mi
At MOT on 20 Aug 2026
MOT tests
22
20 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,537 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR53 LHM
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
20 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR53 LHM was last recorded at 164,404 miles on 20 Aug 2026, 6,567 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
157,837 miles · 22 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
6,567 miles
Average per year
7,537 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 164,404 miles
  • 2025 – 157,837 miles
  • 2024 – 151,059 miles
  • 2023 – 145,414 miles
  • 2022 – 139,920 miles
  • 2021 – 133,402 miles
  • 2020 – 124,572 miles
  • 2019 – 117,571 miles
  • 2018 – 108,245 miles
  • 2017 – 96,298 miles
  • 2016 – 85,267 miles
  • 2015 – 75,660 miles
  • 2014 – 65,232 miles
  • 2013 – 55,861 miles
  • 2012 – 45,608 miles
  • 2011 – 43,907 miles
  • 2010 – 41,037 miles
  • 2009 – 35,269 miles
  • 2008 – 27,217 miles
  • 2007 – 22,488 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass164,404 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

22 tests since 22 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass164,404 miles (+6,567)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    164,404 miles
    Test number
    416889962744
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass157,837 miles (+6,778)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    157,837 miles
    Test number
    732897055884
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass151,059 miles (+5,645)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    151,059 miles
    Test number
    124087383453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass145,414 miles (+5,494)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    145,414 miles
    Test number
    425874970448
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  5. Pass139,920 miles (+6,518)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    139,920 miles
    Test number
    508129710412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass133,402 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    133,402 miles
    Test number
    214862363032
    • AdvisoryEngine and underbody covers fitted restricted view
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail133,402 miles (+8,830)3 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,402 miles
    Test number
    430654775887
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryEngine and underbody covers fitted restricted view
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass124,572 miles (+7,001)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    124,572 miles
    Test number
    209139880743
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass117,571 miles (+9,326)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    117,571 miles
    Test number
    842701285528
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted restricted view

  10. Pass108,245 miles (+11,947)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    108,245 miles
    Test number
    135502696104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass96,298 miles (+11,031)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    96,298 miles
    Test number
    614428488199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass85,267 miles (+9,607)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2017
    Odometer
    85,267 miles
    Test number
    575269415329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass75,660 miles (+10,428)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    75,660 miles
    Test number
    748060025192
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  14. Pass65,232 miles (+9,371)3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    65,232 miles
    Test number
    985310224152
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • 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 rear tyres worn low inner edge

  15. Pass55,861 miles (+10,253)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    55,861 miles
    Test number
    398635613110
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass45,608 miles (+1,701)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    45,608 miles
    Test number
    879674012189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass43,907 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    43,907 miles
    Test number
    345112591207
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail43,906 miles (+2,869)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,906 miles
    Test number
    497617981251
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass41,037 miles (+5,768)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    41,037 miles
    Test number
    402491490250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass35,269 miles (+8,052)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    35,269 miles
    Test number
    344538289200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass27,217 miles (+4,729)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    27,217 miles
    Test number
    990807588288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass22,488 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    22,488 miles
    Test number
    321985097211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR53 LHM

Does LR53 LHM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR53 LHM is valid until 19 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR53 LHM?
The MOT on LR53 LHM is valid until 19 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR53 LHM done?
LR53 LHM was recorded at 164,404 miles at its MOT on 20 Aug 2026, an average of 7,537 miles a year.
Has LR53 LHM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR53 LHM has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on LR53 LHM 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 LHM find?
LR53 LHM passed its latest MOT on 20 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inner edges.

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