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Black · Petrol · 2003 · 3,199 cc

LR53 SWWMOT history

LR53 SWW is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 30 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 15 May 2025 and it has passed 19 of 21 MOT tests, with 115,102 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 May 2024.

LR53 SWW black Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 15 May 2025
Mileage
115,102 mi
At MOT on 16 May 2024
MOT tests
21
19 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,885 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR53 SWW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 May 2025
Latest MOT test
16 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR53 SWW was last recorded at 115,102 miles on 16 May 2024, 600 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 May 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 27 Jun 2008: 16,453 miles, lower than 22,814 miles on 21 Aug 2007.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
114,502 miles · 13 May 2023
Between the last two tests
600 miles
Average per year
5,885 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 115,102 miles
  • 2023 – 114,502 miles
  • 2022 – 109,053 miles
  • 2021 – 104,912 miles
  • 2020 – 101,236 miles
  • 2019 – 91,198 miles
  • 2017 – 80,663 miles
  • 2016 – 72,573 miles
  • 2015 – 64,408 miles
  • 2014 – 54,529 miles
  • 2013 – 43,525 miles
  • 2012 – 30,953 miles
  • 2011 – 24,098 miles
  • 2010 – 21,577 miles
  • 2009 – 19,215 miles
  • 2008 – 16,453 miles
  • 2007 – 22,814 miles
  • 2006 – 11,064 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,102 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

21 tests since 11 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,102 miles (+600)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2025
    Odometer
    115,102 miles
    Test number
    802079702841

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass114,502 miles (+5,449)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2024
    Odometer
    114,502 miles
    Test number
    280222625955

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass109,053 miles (+4,141)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2023
    Odometer
    109,053 miles
    Test number
    788295805471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass104,912 miles (+3,676)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2022
    Odometer
    104,912 miles
    Test number
    390541183596
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  5. Pass101,236 miles (+10,038)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    101,236 miles
    Test number
    973986098999
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  6. Pass91,198 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    91,198 miles
    Test number
    561723080550
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Fail91,198 miles (+10,535)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,198 miles
    Test number
    840383735553
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass80,663 miles (+8,090)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    80,663 miles
    Test number
    925678388332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass72,573 miles (+8,165)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    72,573 miles
    Test number
    366726460912
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  10. Pass64,408 miles (+9,879)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    64,408 miles
    Test number
    223340492638
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)
  11. Pass54,529 miles (+11,004)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    54,529 miles
    Test number
    649924304399
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  12. Pass43,525 miles (+12,572)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    43,525 miles
    Test number
    396861593224
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
  13. Pass30,953 miles (+6,855)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    30,953 miles
    Test number
    127513942202
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass24,098 miles (+432)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    24,098 miles
    Test number
    608998411314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass23,666 miles (+2,089)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    23,666 miles
    Test number
    698542541295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass21,577 miles (+2,362)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    21,577 miles
    Test number
    294297710209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass19,215 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    19,215 miles
    Test number
    704198389193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail19,214 miles (+2,761)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,214 miles
    Test number
    281347089442
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass16,453 miles (-6,361)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    16,453 miles
    Test number
    233059378453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass22,814 miles (+11,750)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    22,814 miles
    Test number
    304243037220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass11,064 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    11,064 miles
    Test number
    110984956225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR53 SWW

Does LR53 SWW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR53 SWW expired on 15 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR53 SWW?
The MOT on LR53 SWW expired on 15 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR53 SWW done?
LR53 SWW was recorded at 115,102 miles at its MOT on 16 May 2024, an average of 5,885 miles a year.
Has LR53 SWW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR53 SWW has failed 2 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jan 2019.
Has the mileage on LR53 SWW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 Jun 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR53 SWW find?
LR53 SWW passed its latest MOT on 16 May 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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