Mercedes-Benz E
Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 3,222 cc
LS53 HKYMOT history
LS53 HKY is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 17 Nov 2003. Its MOT expired on 11 Sept 2025 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 153,445 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Sept 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 11 Sept 2025
- Mileage
- 153,445 mi
- At MOT on 12 Sept 2024
- MOT tests
- 23
- 17 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 6,300 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS53 HKY
- 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
- 17 Nov 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 11 Sept 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Sept 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS53 HKY was last recorded at 153,445 miles on 12 Sept 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 153,445 miles · 12 Aug 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 6,300 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 153,445 miles
- 2022 – 148,581 miles
- 2021 – 142,240 miles
- 2020 – 141,142 miles
- 2019 – 135,053 miles
- 2018 – 129,866 miles
- 2017 – 122,899 miles
- 2016 – 117,684 miles
- 2015 – 110,587 miles
- 2013 – 104,183 miles
- 2012 – 96,270 miles
- 2011 – 90,214 miles
- 2010 – 81,824 miles
- 2009 – 72,460 miles
- 2008 – 61,365 miles
- 2007 – 53,722 miles
- 2006 – 40,746 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass153,445 miles
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF & OSF worn on inner edge of tread.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Full MOT history
23 tests since 23 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass153,445 miles2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 153,445 miles
- Test number
- 432097928457
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Fail153,445 miles (+4,864)4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 153,445 miles
- Test number
- 302443067005
- MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
- MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
Pass148,581 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 148,581 miles
- Test number
- 313431169744
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF & OSF worn on inner edge of tread. (5.2.3 (e))
Fail148,581 miles (+6,341)7 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,581 miles
- Test number
- 153632049922
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorTrailer electrical socket likely to become detached (4.10 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF & OSF worn on inner edge of tread. (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass142,240 miles (+42)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 142,240 miles
- Test number
- 347016712654
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail142,198 miles (+1,056)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,198 miles
- Test number
- 361758293712
- DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system ABS pump unions leaking (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- 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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass141,142 miles (+6,089)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 141,142 miles
- Test number
- 437041074831
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass135,053 miles (+87)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 135,053 miles
- Test number
- 626526152627
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail134,966 miles (+5,100)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,966 miles
- Test number
- 332094022306
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass129,866 miles (+6,967)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 129,866 miles
- Test number
- 268823484173
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass122,899 miles (+5,215)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 122,899 miles
- Test number
- 457233946412
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass117,684 miles (+7,097)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 117,684 miles
- Test number
- 412007512978
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake backplate partly secured with cable tie
Pass110,587 miles (+6,404)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 110,587 miles
- Test number
- 449389255162
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Pass104,183 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 104,183 miles
- Test number
- 169125443393
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail104,183 miles (+7,913)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,183 miles
- Test number
- 436343743362
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
Pass96,270 miles (+6,056)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 96,270 miles
- Test number
- 928253212312
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass90,214 miles (+8,390)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 90,214 miles
- Test number
- 388957021393
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,824 miles (+9,364)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 81,824 miles
- Test number
- 412761620410
- NoteNearside rear tyre tread worn down to 2mm
Pass72,460 miles (+11,095)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 72,460 miles
- Test number
- 121983909307
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,365 miles (+7,643)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 61,365 miles
- Test number
- 320375318349
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteCrack in left mirror indicator
Pass53,722 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 53,722 miles
- Test number
- 193156117374
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail53,722 miles (+12,976)1 failure4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,722 miles
- Test number
- 863226817326
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- 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)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Pass40,746 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 40,746 miles
- Test number
- 844526896202
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS53 HKY
- Does LS53 HKY currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LS53 HKY expired on 11 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LS53 HKY?
- The MOT on LS53 HKY expired on 11 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LS53 HKY done?
- LS53 HKY was recorded at 153,445 miles at its MOT on 12 Sept 2024, an average of 6,300 miles a year.
- Has LS53 HKY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS53 HKY has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Aug 2024.
- Has the mileage on LS53 HKY 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 LS53 HKY find?
- LS53 HKY passed its latest MOT on 12 Sept 2024 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.
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