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Black · Petrol · 2003 · 3,199 cc

LS53 JSYMOT history

LS53 JSY is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 20 Nov 2003. Its MOT expired on 3 Mar 2023 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 113,587 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2022.

LS53 JSY black Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 3 Mar 2023
Mileage
113,587 mi
At MOT on 4 Mar 2022
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,777 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 JSY
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
20 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
4 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 JSY was last recorded at 113,587 miles on 4 Mar 2022, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,583 miles · 25 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
4,777 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 113,587 miles
  • 2021 – 111,346 miles
  • 2020 – 109,712 miles
  • 2019 – 108,682 miles
  • 2017 – 106,521 miles
  • 2016 – 103,722 miles
  • 2015 – 101,639 miles
  • 2014 – 99,771 miles
  • 2013 – 92,155 miles
  • 2012 – 82,855 miles
  • 2011 – 73,677 miles
  • 2010 – 69,305 miles
  • 2009 – 63,260 miles
  • 2008 – 57,685 miles
  • 2007 – 56,959 miles
  • 2006 – 39,330 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,587 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by brake hose (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm , inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Engine management light is ON

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 17 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,587 miles (+4)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    113,587 miles
    Test number
    318520436615
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm , inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail113,583 miles (+13)4 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,583 miles
    Test number
    390862718040
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded joining brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm , inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Fail113,570 miles (+2,224)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,570 miles
    Test number
    810613711761
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass111,346 miles (+14)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    111,346 miles
    Test number
    541077053493
    • AdvisoryEngine management light is ON

  5. Fail111,332 miles (+1,620)5 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,332 miles
    Test number
    447881061771
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine management light is ON

  6. Pass109,712 miles (+1,030)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    109,712 miles
    Test number
    748789049077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass108,682 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    108,682 miles
    Test number
    141202920407
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail108,677 miles (+2,156)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,677 miles
    Test number
    272213700518
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass106,521 miles (+2,799)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    106,521 miles
    Test number
    455425892420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass103,722 miles (+2,083)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    103,722 miles
    Test number
    163485356551
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass101,639 miles (+1,868)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    101,639 miles
    Test number
    348459105254
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  12. Pass99,771 miles (+7,616)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    99,771 miles
    Test number
    206485294196
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass92,155 miles (+9,300)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    92,155 miles
    Test number
    335316993189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass82,855 miles (+9,178)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    82,855 miles
    Test number
    569730702247
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteInner edges of the front tyres worn

  15. Pass73,677 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2012
    Odometer
    73,677 miles
    Test number
    408733121153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail73,677 miles (+4,372)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,677 miles
    Test number
    729033221146
    • Repaired at testExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  17. Pass69,305 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    69,305 miles
    Test number
    371996110287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail69,305 miles (+6,045)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,305 miles
    Test number
    490025410243
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass63,260 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    63,260 miles
    Test number
    892666619267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail63,258 miles (+5,573)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,258 miles
    Test number
    660906419274
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  21. Pass57,685 miles (+726)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    57,685 miles
    Test number
    241087618221
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass56,959 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    56,959 miles
    Test number
    393600327492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail56,959 miles (+17,629)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,959 miles
    Test number
    930990927215
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  24. Pass39,330 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    39,330 miles
    Test number
    861169926295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS53 JSY

Does LS53 JSY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS53 JSY expired on 3 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS53 JSY?
The MOT on LS53 JSY expired on 3 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS53 JSY done?
LS53 JSY was recorded at 113,587 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2022, an average of 4,777 miles a year.
Has LS53 JSY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 JSY has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on LS53 JSY 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 JSY find?
LS53 JSY passed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2022 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; central front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by brake hose, and 3 more.

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